SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., –. Regional West is temporarily changing the procedure for families to drop off patients at its Emergency Department, due to construction. Beginning October 27 and lasting for about two weeks, the “five minute” drop-off parking spots in the Emergency Department lot next to the Emergency entrance will be closed.

Vehicles dropping off patients at the Emergency Department will need to use the circular drive leading to the hospital’s main (south) entrance. They will be able to stop briefly next to the Emergency entrance to help the patient into the Emergency Department. Signs will be posted.

Except for the “five minute” drop-off” parking spots, the remainder of the Emergency Department lot will remain open. A pedestrian walkway to the Emergency Department entrance will be clearly marked.

Regional West Health Services , Scottsbluff, Neb., is the parent company for Regional West Medical Center and Regional West Physicians Clinic. These organizations, with over 1,800 employees, provide comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people and communities of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming. With over 110 active physicians, 95 percent of whom are board certified or board eligible, plus an additional 25 consulting specialists, the Regional West family of health care organizations offers care that spans more than 30 medical specialties.