by Anne Beaver | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice In rural North Florida, distance is measured in more than miles. It can mean the difference between having a healthcare provider nearby and driving an hour or more for an appointment. It can mean fewer specialists, fewer...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 28, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice Choosing hospice care is one of the most personal decisions a family can make. It often comes at a time when there are more questions than answers, when emotions are high, and when families are being asked to place tremendous...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 22, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice There are many ways to measure the quality of hospice care. We can look at clinical outcomes, policies, procedures, and performance measures. All of those things matter. But I believe one of the most meaningful measures comes...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 17, 2026 | Blog, News
Amanda Gustafson, Chief Operating Officer, Big Bend Hospice At Big Bend Hospice, no one carries out our mission alone. Every patient and family we serve is supported by a team of nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and many others working...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 9, 2026 | Blog, News
National recognition reflects positive feedback from patients’ caregivers. Big Bend Hospice, Inc.Florida Hospice Initial Licensure 1983 Big Bend Hospice has been named a 2026 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by MatrixCare, recognizing the organization’s commitment...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 6, 2026 | Blog, News
By Julie Head, RN, Regional Clinical Director, Big Bend Hospice Bay County’s remarkable growth has brought new neighborhoods, businesses and opportunities. But as our population grows and ages, more families will face serious illness, care for aging parents and make...
