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House Staff:
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Manager:
Wendy Carlston
Volunteer Coordinator:
Elizabeth Chapman
Angels:
Tracy Baskin
Llewanne Bass
Stacy Davis
Stefanie Deaubler
Maria Duncan
Josh Forbess
Gary Ford
Lucille Jones
Andrea Lawrence
Joanne & Don McCasland
Melissa Mueller
Rebecca Ponder
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WELCOME TO FISHER HOUSE!
Our mission is to provide our service members and their families a comfortable, nurturing and secure environment while they receive medical care at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH).
We have 8 beautifully decorated guest rooms, each with private bathroom. Four of our rooms have a queen bed and the other 4 are equipped with a pair of twin beds. Also included in each room is a phone, TV, VCR/DVD player, hairdryer, iron & ironing board, clothes basket, extra linens, games & movies. There is a twin airbed in the closet for a third occupant. We provide most toiletries - shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, tissue, cotton swabs, etc.... The house is setup with wireless internet and laptops (as well as other items) are available for checkout. We try our best to provide you with all the amenities of home.
All guests are encouraged to take advantage of the rest of the house. Common areas include the living, family and dining rooms as well as the kitchen, laundry room and patio. Our cozy living room with gas fireplace, comfy furniture, and game tables provide a great space for reading or meeting with friends & other visitors. The family room is equipped with a big screen TV, VCR/DVD player, and full toy box. Its open to the kitchen so the whole family can spend time together while preparing a meal. Just outside the family room is the patio complete with outdoor furniture, playground, and grill. The patio is also equipped with an automatic awning.
We have a dream kitchen, with large center island, 2 ovens, 2 stoves, 2 microwaves, and dishwasher. Our cabinets are well-stocked with supplies including bakeware, dishes, glasses, utensils and food! We also keep our large refrigerator and freezer well-stocked. Personal storage areas in the kitchen are also provided for each guest. Across the hall from the kitchen is the large dining room with seating for 16 - 20 people.
Just off the kitchen is a fully equipped laundry room and pantry. We have 2 washers and 2 dryers. Detergent and cleaning supplies are all provided.
At 7200 square feet and fully handicap accessible, we provide a comfortable “home away from home” that enables families to stay together in a relaxed home atmosphere... because Family is good medicine!
*Currently, there are no costs associated with a stay at the Fort Campbell Fisher House.
ELIGIBILITY
We serve active duty, veterans, retirees and their families from all branches of service who are actively receiving medical care at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) and other local medical facilities.
- Guests must be medically stable and able to care for themselves and/or family members independently.
- Guests must live 40 miles or more from the Fisher House.
- Our policy is 1 room/family - max occupancy of 3.
- Once the medical need no longer exists, checkout will take place within 24 hours.
The Fisher House is not a medical facility. Guests receiving outpatient treatment may stay at the Fisher House if accompanied by a family member or caregiver while receiving treatment.
GETTING A ROOM
Referrals to the Fisher House should be done through case management, social work, hospital staff, or the Soldier's unit.
When making referrals, please be aware that we are not staffed 24/7, therefore, if you know arrival will take place after hours, weekends or on a holiday, you must pre-arrange check-in with the manager. Our office hours are Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30.
A referral is not a reservation! We recommend you have a back up plan for your lodging needs - please call a day or two before your expected arrival to make sure we have a room for you. The Fisher House staff must know the name of everyone staying at the house.
If you have a planned stay with us, please read through the house rules.
OUR LIMITATIONS
Our staff and volunteers are here to provide you with a comfortable stay in a home atmosphere. We can provide information & referral to programs and agencies that may be of assistance to you.
However, please realize that we are not a medical facility, hospice or counseling center nor are our staff and volunteers trained to provide these services. No medical procedures can be performed in the house. We do not have hospital housekeeping services. We must minimize risks to all potential guests in the house. For these reasons, some families may not be permitted to stay at the Fisher House.
GETTING HERE
Fort Campbell sits on the stateline near Hopkinsville, Ky and Clarksville, Tn. There is easy access to the post just off Interstate 24 exit 86. Take Hwy 41A south. If you don't have stickers on your vehicle, you will need to go to the Visitor's Center at Gate 4 to get a pass. The driver will need a valid license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance and anyone over 16 will need a valid ID to enter the post. Once you have received your pass, come through Gate 4 to the 2nd stop light. You will make a left at the light onto Bastogne, continue to the next light and turn right onto Air Assault (there are signs directing you to us).
If you have stickers on your vehicle, you may come in at Gate 3 (with military ID), continue through the light and we'll be on your right at the main hospital entrance on Air Assault Street.
Its just a short 2 minute walk to the hospital, making it easy to visit your loved one or get to your appointments without having to travel on/off post.
CARING BRIDGE
It can be difficult to keep friends and Family updated on your loved one's condition in the hospital. CaringBridge is a service that helps you with that responsibility. It gives you the ability to create a web journal in which you can quickly alert Family and friends of the latest information regarding your loved one's well-being. This is a free service sponsored by the Fisher House Foundation. Bridge the gap between you and friends and Family. It's simple to set up, and it's easy to update.
This page was updated 8/08/09.
