A new Fisher House was dedicated at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center by Director Joseph P. Vaughn and President of Fisher House Foundation David A. Coker. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was represented by Dr. M. Christopher Saslo, Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer.
The new Fisher House will join the Fisher House already serving Veterans in Murfreesboro.
“Bringing the Fisher House to Memphis offers a valuable opportunity for our Veterans to focus on their healthcare needs while their loved ones are staying just a few short feet away from the Medical Center and can be at their bedside within minutes,” Vaughn said. “The Fisher House will significantly bolster our mission of caring for our nation’s Veterans and their families by providing a home away from home during hospitalizations and long-term care.”
The 13,000+ sq. ft. Fisher House provides lodging for Veteran and military families at no cost, allowing them to be close to their loved ones while they receive medical care. At full occupancy, this home away from home will provide possible total savings of more than $715,000 in lodging costs per year.
