by Anne Beaver | Dec 4, 2025 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice For many families, the holidays carry mixed emotions. There’s joy in gathering, sharing meals, and carrying on traditions. But for those who have lost someone close, there’s often a quiet heaviness too. This time of year has a...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 21, 2025 | Blog, News
As the seasons change, we know that the holidays aren’t far away. The holidays will be different without your loved one(s). While holidays are known for their spirit of joy and celebration, it may be difficult for you to participate this year. Your feelings of grief...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 19, 2025 | Blog, News
He knew he was home. He knew everybody was here. Cathy Dickinson Mayfield No matter how much you think you’re prepared to lose somebody, you’re not. There are so many things to manage in end-of-life care. Our family has experienced it and I’m so glad we found out...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, News
When someone you love is nearing the end of life, every moment and every interaction matters. Hospice care is more than medical support, it’s about honoring the person behind the diagnosis. That includes understanding their cultural background, beliefs, traditions,...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 27, 2025 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice Bringing a Mobile Unit to the Big Bend was never about adding another vehicle to our fleet. It was about keeping a promise. A promise to families in towns without easy access to a hospital. A promise to caregivers doing their...
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...
