WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Palm Healthcare Foundation (PHF) has announced the appointment of five new members to its Grants Distribution Committee which has since 2001 distributed more than $13 million to non-profit organizations in Palm Beach County.

The new members are Dr. Marsha Fishbane, School Health Medical Director, Palm Beach County Health Department; Judith Lyons, Coordinator of the Palm Beach Leadership Institute and a consultant and reviewer for The Council on Foundations; Anthony Lofaso, certified financial planner, the Palm Planning Group, Ed Chase, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, and Nate Nichols, Deputy Director and Chief Program Officer of the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach.

"Our new committee members have long and distinguished records of community and professional service in Palm Beach County and we are delighted that they have all agreed to give us their time and their expertise to serve on this important committee," said Suzette Wexner, President of PHF.

As the leading public healthcare foundation in Palm Beach County, the Foundation builds strong community relationships, respects diverse opinions and supports non-traditional approaches to difficult healthcare challenges. For more information, please visit the website at www.palmhealthcare.org or call 561-833-6333.