by Anne Beaver | Apr 13, 2026 | Blog, News
New name reflects alignment with trusted organization while continuing the same compassionate care Big Bend Hospice announced today that its Transitions Supportive Care program will be renamed Big Bend Palliative Care, effective June 1, 2026. The name change reflects...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 12, 2026 | Blog, News
We wanted to know what makes Big Bend Hospice volunteers so special. We asked Katie Mandell, our Director of Volunteer Programs, and she was happy to share her insights. Q: What makes Big Bend Hospice volunteers stand out from others you’ve worked with? Katie:...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 8, 2026 | Blog, News
By Travia J. Cromartie, Marketing and Community Relations Director, Big Bend Hospice There are moments in this work that stay with you. Not because they were planned. Not because they were part of a strategy or a campaign. But because they remind you, very clearly,...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 2, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice Caregiving is one of the most selfless roles a person can take on. It often begins quietly: A spouse helping with medications, a daughter driving to appointments, a neighbor stopping by to check in. Over time, those small acts...
by Anne Beaver | Mar 30, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice In healthcare, there are moments that demand precision, expertise, and years of training. And then there are moments that call for something quieter: presence, empathy, and the ability to simply sit with someone in their time of...
