by Anne Beaver | May 15, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice Hospice care is deeply personal work. It happens at the bedside, in family conversations, and in the quiet moments that often define the end of life. But no hospice organization carries that work alone. Behind every patient we...
by Anne Beaver | May 12, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice There is a special kind of nurse who chooses hospice care. It takes clinical expertise, certainly. Hospice nurses manage complex symptoms, respond to rapidly changing conditions, and guide families through some of the most...
by Anne Beaver | May 6, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice In healthcare, timing matters. So does clarity. When someone is navigating a serious illness, they don’t just need care; they need to understand where to turn, who can help, and what that support looks like. At Big Bend Hospice...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 23, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice For more than 40 years, Big Bend Hospice has been part of the fabric of this community, walking alongside families during some of life’s most difficult moments. That work is often quiet and deeply personal. It happens at the...
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:...
