by Anne Beaver | Jul 2, 2021 | Blog
Submitted by Derrick Sykes, Big Bend Hospice Veteran Liaison Sergeant First Class Tom M. Braswell, Jr., was honored with a valor ceremony by the Big Bend Hospice Valor Team on Saturday, June 12, 2021. This was a special celebration because Sgt. Braswell is one of Big...
by Anne Beaver | May 12, 2021 | Blog
Transitions, a pre-hospice program, provides emotional support and non-medical assistance to individuals and families with a serious illness. Social Workers complete an assessment and assistance in connecting clients with community resources. Trained Volunteers...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 26, 2021 | Blog
Submitted by Katie Kliner, Big Bend Hospice Youth Bereavement Counselor It’s a Thursday afternoon and a group of strangers have gathered to talk about something personal, painful, and raw. I ask the group to share why they have decided to attend today. Nearly every...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog
Submitted by Katie Mandell, Community Engagement Manager In 2020, Volunteer Jenny Haverland reached her 20th year of service with Big Bend Hospice. “Hospice looked a little different back then”, she explained, “the Dozier Hospice House had been open a very short time...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog
April Is National Volunteer Appreciation Month submitted by Katie Mandell, CVA, BBH Manager of Community Engagement Big Bend Hospice (BBH) recognizes and values our Volunteers. Every hour a Volunteer donates makes a significant impact on our patients and their loved...
