by Anne Beaver | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog
Special from the Jefferson County Journal The Hospice Volunteer knocked on the door of her patient’s home. The door was opened by a woman in her 60’s dressed to face the day, purse in hand. “I’m so glad you’re here!” she said. “Dad is sleeping right...
by Anne Beaver | Jul 5, 2021 | Blog
Submitted by Katie Mandell, Community Engagement Department Manager At Big Bend Hospice, we value all Volunteers and the time they serve. For us, it’s about respecting each individual and what they offer. Often there are Volunteers that go way above the call of...
by Anne Beaver | Jul 4, 2021 | Blog
During this holiday, Derrick Sykes, our new BBH Veterans Liaison, would like to share 15 Things Veterans want you to know. In a market and research survey commissioned by the U.S. Department of Defense, results indicated that despite rigorous advertising campaigns...
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...
