SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – The Gering Civic Center will be the venue for Regional West Foundation’s annual gala, “Autumn Excellence,” on Friday, Oct. 12.

The formal event begins with cocktails at 6 p.m. and a silent auction that takes place throughout the evening. Dinner at 7 p.m. will be followed by a live auction, which includes vacation packages and much more. The evening will continue with musical entertainment by the valley’s own “Perry Brening and The Perfect Blend.”

The gala will recognize  the Regional West Breast Health Center. It is a major fundraising event for Regional West Foundation. Proceeds from the gala will benefit the Breast Health Center by helping purchase 3D tomography (tomosythesis).

“3D tomography is the latest technology for breast cancer detection and it will help us to detect breast cancer at even earlier stages, which saves lives,” said radiologist Gitesh Chheda, MD

“This is the one event that brings our community leaders, health system leaders, and guests all together to celebrate the advancement of health care through Regional West.  Our main sponsors this year are Western States Bank, Ideal Linen, Hampton Inn & Suites and Conference Center, and Kelley Bean Company,” said Julie Marshall, Regional West Foundation Director of Development.

Tickets for the gala are available by calling Regional West Foundation at 308-630-2244.

Regional West Foundation raises, manages, and distributes funds to enhance the programs, projects, and services of Regional West Health Services. The foundation supports projects to strengthen health care services that are essential to the quality and growth of our local medical community, including new technology, building improvements, and health education scholarships.

Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff, Neb., is the parent company of Regional West Medical Center, a 188-bed regional referral center and one of three Level II Trauma Centers in the state. As the region’s only tertiary referral medical center, Regional West offers care that spans more than 32 medical specialties provided by over 28 physician clinics. With nearly 300 providers, and over 2,000 employees, Regional West provides comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming.