by Anne Beaver | Jan 13, 2025 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, MSWCEO of Big Bend Hospice and Seven Oaks Health At Big Bend Hospice (BBH), every decision we make is guided by our commitment to serving families across North Florida with compassion and care. For more than 40 years, we have been a cornerstone of...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 22, 2024 | Blog, News
Celebrating Excellence in Nursing: The Carol Pluchino Gaeta-Jaffe Award Each year, Big Bend Hospice proudly presents the Carol Pluchino Gaeta-Jaffe Award of Nursing Excellence to recognize a nurse who has made a significant contribution to our nursing practice....
by Anne Beaver | Nov 15, 2024 | Blog, News
“The Hospice House was so restful.It had a secluded garden and you couldsee the red birds. It felt like home.”Dave Lang Our first experience with Big Bend Hospice was with a friend of ours, Lynn Munroe. She had been a fourth-grade teacher with my wife Mary Alma. I was...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 8, 2024 | Blog, News
By 2040, the Sunshine State is expected to have almost 7 million older adults, with more than 1.2 million of those age 85 or older. To address this growing need, the Department of Geriatrics at Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine has received a $5...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 25, 2024 | Blog, News
We’re honored to share the inspiring journey of Nicole Holm, who joined Big Bend Hospice as our Chief Compliance Officer in April. Nicole’s experience with breast cancer has shaped her perspective on life and her commitment to helping others. Here, she reflects on her...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog, News
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Big Bend Hospice has opened a new field office in Jefferson County, located in the heart of Monticello’s historic district, replacing its previous location at 187 Walnut St. The new office, made possible by the Big Bend Hospice Jefferson County...
