The Making Medicine Mercury-Free Award is a prestigious national award that commends outstanding efforts to eliminate mercury from the health care system. The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is the 2007 winner of the award after competing with over 130 facilities and being evaluated by a team of 30 reviewers. The Making Medicine Mercury-Free Award is a one-time award given to facilities that have met the challenge of becoming virtually mercury-free. Facilities must take several steps to qualify for the award. This includes submitting documentation for policies, training, clinical devices and facility initiatives.

Normand Mousseau, Chief, Environmental Management, and Kathy Frazier, Occupational Safety & Health Manager