SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., –The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) announced that three Regional West Physicians Clinic employees have successfully completed the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) continuing education renewal option process.

Patty Brisco, APRN, BC, CDE, is a nurse practitioner and director of the Diabetes Care Center at Regional West Physicians Clinic. She has been a driving force in the Diabetes Care Clinic since its inception in late 2002. She is dedicated to giving patients with diabetes optimum care and teaching them about health and wellness so they can better manage their diabetes.

Marcia Bauer, RD, LMNT, CDE, and Mary Skiles, RD, LMNT, CDE, have both worked at the clinic since February 1997. They not only provide care for Diabetes Care Center patients, but also supply nutrition education for community organizations, local businesses, and school age children throughout the valley.

Certified Diabetes Educator candidates must meet rigorous eligibility requirements for certification. Achieving the CDE credential demonstrates the diabetes educators’ specialized knowledge and ability to provide quality diabetes care.

Sue Maxcy, RN, CDE Program Coordinator for the Diabetes Care Center, said, “We are so fortunate to have these dedicated professionals providing care in our community while improving the lives of those who have diabetes.”

Regional West Health Services, with over 1,800 employees, provides 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, Regional West offers care that spans more than 30 medical specialties. Regional West Medical Center, a subsidiary of Regional West Health Services, is accredited by The Joint Commission and is one of three Level II Trauma Centers in Nebraska.