Jamestown (CSi) The Fargo VA Healthcare System  is moving ahead with plans, as a priority for the future “Fisher House,” construction.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton said the Fisher House will be a large facility to temporarily accommodate families of veterans requiring extended services at the Fargo VA facilities, free of charge.

He will have more information on the construction plans when available.

He pointed out that over 146,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given to veterans, noting that the prioritization list for veteran vaccinations will be forthcoming for local VA healthcare officials, who will then be contacting veterans will when they will be able to get the vaccine.

David informs veterans that the VA has launched a toll free telephone number, as a one-stop information center.  The number is 1-800-MyVA411.

He added that the Burleigh County Van is still not available to transport veterans to the Fargo VA.

The van has not been available the past few months due to pandemic protocols, concerning physical distancing of riders in the van.

David is available at his office for phone calls at 252-9043, with the office open Monday through Friday from 8-a.m. to noon, and 1-p.m., to 5-p.m.

If a face to face meeting is required he will meet with clients upstairs at the Jamestown Law Enforcement Center lobby.