F.I.S.H. announces new site for equipment program
F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva reported that for many years, Sanibel City Hall has stored its medical equipment and the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District has accepted and stored equipment returns, keeping them until F.I.S.H. volunteers could clean and ready them for the next user.
As F.I.S.H. programs continue to evolve and grow, it has secured a new location for its Equipment Program at 2330 Palm Ridge Road, Unit 16, Sanibel. While the space will be used mainly for equipment distribution, it will also provide additional space for storage and assembly of F.I.S.H.’s Smile Box, Holiday, School Supply and Toy Drive programs.
Requests for medical equipment remain the same. Those needing equipment must call the F.I.S.H. answering service, available 24-hours a day, at 239-472-0404. A volunteer will return the call, confirm the request and arrange to meet at the new equipment space, where a check out area will be located.
For now, equipment must be returned to the Walk-In Center, at 2430-B Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
Complimentary medical equipment loans is one of the services offered by F.I.S.H. Residents and visitors may borrow equipment temporarily, on a first come first served basis. The medical equipment loans include: wheelchairs and transport chairs (requires a person to push); walkers (non-wheeled, four-legged with wheels, with wheels and seat, and three-wheeled); canes (standard adjustable, four-legged and three-legged with a fold down seat); adjustable crutches; bath bench, bath transfer bench, shower chairs; commodes and elevated toilet seats (with and without arms).
F.I.S.H. extended its thanks the city for its past support and assistance with the program.
For more information about F.I.S.H. and its programs and services, contact Executive Director Alicia Tighe Orgera at 239-472-4775 or visit www.fishofsancap.org.