by Anne Beaver | Oct 12, 2025 | Blog, News
At Big Bend Hospice, our volunteers are more than helpers, they are the heartbeat of our mission. Each one brings unique talents, life experiences, and personal motivations that enrich the care we provide. Their stories remind us that hospice is not just about medical...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog, News
Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice At Big Bend Hospice, we are proud to serve Tallahassee, but Tallahassee is not the whole story. Not even close. For over 40 years, we have cared for patients and families across the Big Bend region, including all eight counties we...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog, News
Seven Oaks Health, the parent company of Big Bend Hospice, is proud to announce the appointment of Norman Pasley, MBA, MSN, RN, NHA, NE-BC, CRRN as Chief Nursing Officer. Pasley brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership and clinical experience to the role,...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 29, 2025 | Blog, News
The Lasting Legacy of Hospice Volunteers Across the country, September brings renewed attention to the vital role of volunteers in hospice care. At Big Bend Hospice, this recognition feels especially meaningful, as volunteers have always been at the very heart of...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 18, 2025 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice At Big Bend Hospice, we have spent more than four decades helping neighbors across the Big Bend region live their final days with comfort and meaning. That calling, as the only locally owned and operated nonprofit hospice in this...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog, News
How Inpatient Units Support Patients and Families At Big Bend Hospice, we know that for many people, home is where they want to be at the end of life. But we also recognize that sometimes, home just isn’t an option, whether due to complex symptoms, caregiver fatigue,...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog, News
Big Bend Hospice is proud to announce the promotion of Cyndi Dotson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, LSSGB, to the role of Chief Resource Officer. Cyndi joined Big Bend Hospice in September 2022 as Director of Human Resources, bringing with her more than 20 years of...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
When people think of hospice, they often think only of the end. They imagine loss, finality, and grief. But what many do not realize is that hospice is also about how life is lived, especially in its most vulnerable moments. It is about comfort. It is about...
by Anne Beaver | Aug 21, 2025 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice You may have recently seen an interview we shared featuring Derrick Sykes, our Veterans Services Liaison at Big Bend Hospice. If you watched it, I’m sure one thing stood out immediately: Derrick’s passion. The way he...
by Anne Beaver | Aug 20, 2025 | Blog, News
Why Advance Directives Become Even More Important as We Age As we move through life, our priorities often shift toward the things that matter most: family, comfort, and peace of mind. One of the most loving gifts we can give to ourselves and those we care about is...
