Showing Up When It Matters Most

Showing Up When It Matters Most

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,...
Caring for the Caregivers

Caring for the Caregivers

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...
The Steady Hands Behind Compassionate Care

The Steady Hands Behind Compassionate Care

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...
Every Voice Matters in Compassionate Care

Every Voice Matters in Compassionate Care

By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice In hospice care, listening is one of the most important things we do. Before a care plan is written, before a nurse sits beside a patient’s bed, before a family begins to navigate the difficult decisions that come with serious...
The Women Who Shaped Compassionate Care

The Women Who Shaped Compassionate Care

By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice Hospice care, at its core, is built on compassion. It is the quiet presence at the bedside, the steady voice guiding families through uncertainty, and the belief that every person deserves dignity at the end of life. That...
A Day of Learning and Compassion

A Day of Learning and Compassion

SAIL High School Students Visit Big Bend Hospice  On Monday, March 9, Big Bend Hospice had the opportunity to welcome students from SAIL High School to kick off their Holistic Healthcare Intensive Week. During their visit, students took a deeper dive into hospice care...