SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – The public is invited to attend two free diabetes education classes sponsored by the Diabetes Care Center at Regional West Physicians Clinic:

February 14, “What Tests Should Be Done Regularly to Prevent Problems from Your Diabetes,” presented by Sue Maxcy, RN, Nurse Educator, Diabetes Care Center.

February 28, “Your Blood Vessels and Your Diabetes,” presented by Katie Metz, PA, Regional West Physicians Clinic-Surgery, Vascular Diagnostics.

These classes will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Regional West Medical Plaza South, meeting room 1202. No pre-registration is required. Medical Plaza South is located at 3911 Avenue B in Scottsbluff.

Diabetes Care Center community education classes are a supportive, informational resource for persons with diabetes, their families, and friends. Classes are held twice monthly on the second and fourth Tuesday. For more information about these free classes, please call the Diabetes Care Center at Regional West Physicians Clinic, 308-630-2100.

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.