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VAMC West Palm Beach
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Fisher House
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The Department of Veterans Affairs
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
Fisher House
The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center Fisher House has been
in operation since 1995 and has accommodated approximately
8,000 families. The house is an eight-bedroom facility
situated on the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center campus.
Each guest room a has laptop with WiFi Internet, flat screen
TV, and a DVD/VCR player. Families will discover a full
kitchen stocked with coffee, snacks, bagels, cereals, and
other food items to assist families with their cooking needs.
The living room has an extensive library of novels,
references, books on tape, DVDs and games. Behind the house
is an outdoor patio for families to take respite after caring
for their loved one at the Medical Center.
Referrals for the Fisher House are made through Social Workers
who conduct an eligibility assessment. You may contact Social
Services at 561-422-6846.
The West Palm VAMC Fisher House Program Manager may be
contacted at 561-422-5554, Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
The Fisher House Program Manager works as a liaison
with families, community groups and the Medical Center staff
to ensure our veterans and their families experience a homelike, warm environment.
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Related Links
Link to Fisher House Website
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| Reviewed/Updated Date: October 7, 2008 |
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