| Regional West Medical Center | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Scottsbluff, Nebraska |
| Organisation | |
| Type | General Hospital |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Level II trauma center |
| Beds | 188 |
| Helipad | Yes |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | West Nebraska Methodist Hospital West Nebraska General Hospital |
| Opened | 1924 |
| Links | |
| Website | rwhs |
Regional West Medical Center, commonly referred to as Regional West, is a regional hospital located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The hospital was founded in 1924 as West Nebraska Methodist Hospital.[1]
History edit
West Nebraska Methodist Hospital edit
Regional West Medical Center was founded in 1924 under the name West Nebraska Methodist Hospital.[1] Plans for a hospital were announced in 1922 after the large growth of Western Nebraska.[2] The hospital was dedicated on April 13, 1924.[3] By 1928, the hospital was fully approved by the American College of Surgeons.[4]
West Nebraska General Hospital edit
In 1954, West Nebraska Methodist Hospital changed its name to West Nebraska General Hospital.[5] In 1959, due to the growing population of Western Nebraska, the board voted to build a new facility. In 1967, the $4 million 112 bed facility was completed and had its open house on May 6 of that year.[6]
In 1983, Med Center 2000 was announced by West Nebraska Regional Hospital. The addition was expected to be a three level addition and would start construction in a month of the announcement. The addition was expected to be finished by late 1985 to early 1986.[7] The project broke ground on October 30, 1983 and Med Center 2000 officially opened on September 29, 1985.[8]
Regional West Medical Center edit
In 1988, West Nebraska General Hospital changed its name to Regional West Medical Center. Regional West changed their name, claiming to "better fit their role as a regional hospital."[9] The following year, Medical Plaza North opened, a plaza for independent medical operators to lease out space in.[10]
In 1995, Regional West Medical Center introduced AirLink, a Helicopter Ambulance system that would allow for the easier transportation of patients between hospitals.[11] In 1996, the AirLink helicopter was damaged by a Colorado hailstorm and was out of service for the time being.[12]
Services edit
References edit
- ^ a b Loeks, Maunette (May 14, 2024). "Celebrating 100 years: Regional West highlights its past, looks to its future". Star-Herald.
- ^ "Scottsbluff Star-Herald". Scottsbluff Star-Herald. February 14, 1922.
- ^ "Scottsbluff Star-Herald". Scottsbluff Star-Herald. April 11, 1924.
- ^ "Scottsbluff Star-Herald". Scottsbluff Star-Herald. October 9, 1928.
- ^ "Review of Regional News From Star-Herald Files". Scottsbluff Star-Herald. January 1, 1954.
- ^ Andersen, Don (May 2, 1967). "Venture of Faith Becomes Reality in New Facility For Scottsbluff's West Nebraska General Hospital". Scottsbluff Star-Herald.
- ^ Myers, Rick (August 20, 1983). "Mock room evaluated". Scottsbluff Star-Herald.
- ^ "WNGH open house Sunday, Sept. 29". Scottsbluff Star-Herald. September 22, 1985.
- ^ "Hospital changes name to fit image, spirit". Star Herald. October 22, 1988.
- ^ Heussmann, Annette (December 3, 1989). "Medical plaza ready for patients". Scottsbluff Star-Herald.
- ^ "Hospital introduces crew of helicopter ambulance". Scottsbluff Star-Herald. October 5, 1995.
- ^ Christiansen, Don (September 26, 1996). "Helicopter ambulance damaged by Colorado hailstorm". Scottsbluff Star-Herald.