The People Behind Our Promise of Care

The People Behind Our Promise of Care

By Bill Wertman At Big Bend Hospice, compassionate care is never the work of one person. It’s built through connections: a physician who recognizes when a patient’s needs have changed, a nurse practitioner who brings comfort into the home, a hospital team that helps a...
105 Years Worth Celebrating

105 Years Worth Celebrating

By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice Last month, a caravan left Big Bend Hospice headed for Havana with a birthday cake, balloons, flowers, gifts, a guitar, and one very important mission: we had a 105th birthday to celebrate. One of our patients in Gadsden County...
When Distance Stands Between a Family and Care

When Distance Stands Between a Family and Care

By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice In rural North Florida, distance is measured in more than miles. It can mean the difference between having a healthcare provider nearby and driving an hour or more for an appointment. It can mean fewer specialists, fewer...