by Anne Beaver | Jul 10, 2026 | Blog, News
Big Bend Hospice is pleased to announce Toney Vicars as its new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Vicars will oversee the organization’s financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and long-term sustainability efforts. He will work closely with Big Bend...
by Anne Beaver | Jul 9, 2026 | Blog, News
Big Bend Hospice, North Florida’s trusted nonprofit leader in end-of-life care for more than 40 years, today announced the formal introduction of Big Bend Health as its parent company; a strategic brand evolution that reflects the organization’s growing continuum of...
by Anne Beaver | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice Last Friday, I had the privilege of standing alongside our Big Bend Hospice team, volunteers, community leaders, and supporters as we celebrated the grand opening of our second Oak Tree Treasures location in Tallahassee. It was...
by Anne Beaver | Jun 29, 2026 | Blog, News
New Resale Shop Expands Community Support for Hospice Patients and Families While Advancing Big Bend Hospice’s Mission Across the Region Big Bend Hospice celebrated the grand opening of its second Oak Tree Treasures resale shop on Friday, June 26, welcoming a crowd of...
by Anne Beaver | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog, News
New Resale Shop Expands Community Support for Hospice Patients and Families While Advancing Big Bend Hospice’s Mission Across the Region! Big Bend Hospice is proud to announce the grand opening of its second Oak Tree Treasures location in Tallahassee. Community...
by Anne Beaver | Jun 18, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice Juneteenth is a day that invites us to pause. It is a time to celebrate freedom, reflect on our shared history, and recognize the resilience and contributions of Black Americans who have helped shape our communities, our...
by Anne Beaver | May 30, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice When families are faced with a serious illness, they are often asked to make important decisions quickly. Which treatment path should we pursue? Who can help us navigate the journey ahead? And when the time comes, who can we...
by Anne Beaver | May 15, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice Hospice care is deeply personal work. It happens at the bedside, in family conversations, and in the quiet moments that often define the end of life. But no hospice organization carries that work alone. Behind every patient we...
by Anne Beaver | May 12, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice There is a special kind of nurse who chooses hospice care. It takes clinical expertise, certainly. Hospice nurses manage complex symptoms, respond to rapidly changing conditions, and guide families through some of the most...
by Anne Beaver | May 6, 2026 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, CEO, Big Bend Hospice In healthcare, timing matters. So does clarity. When someone is navigating a serious illness, they don’t just need care; they need to understand where to turn, who can help, and what that support looks like. At Big Bend Hospice...
