by Anne Beaver | Jun 26, 2025 | Blog, News
Big Bend Hospice and its parent organization, Seven Oaks Health, proudly hosted the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Seven Oaks Health Mobile Medical Unit, a milestone initiative made possible through funding from the Florida Department of Health. The event was...
by Anne Beaver | Jun 25, 2025 | Blog, News
How Hospice CNAs Uphold Dignity, Compassion, and Humanity at Life’s End In the world of hospice care, it is often the quietest voices, the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), who carry the greatest wisdom. At Big Bend Hospice, our CNAs serve on the frontlines of...
by Anne Beaver | Jun 18, 2025 | Blog, News
In honor of National Nursing Assistants Week (6/12 to 6/18/2025), Big Bend Hospice proudly celebrates the compassionate, dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who play an essential role in delivering high-quality end-of-life care to patients and families...
by Anne Beaver | Jun 6, 2025 | Blog, News
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office and Big Bend Hospice are proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration to provide compassionate support during the final stages of life for incarcerated individuals. This partnership marks the official launch of an inpatient hospice...
by Anne Beaver | May 20, 2025 | Blog, News
Big Bend Hospice and its parent organization, Seven Oaks Health, are proud to announce the upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Seven Oaks Health Mobile Medical Unit, a milestone initiative made possible through funding from the Florida Department of Health. The...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog, News
Bill Wertman, Chief Executive Officer of Big Bend Hospice and Seven Oaks Health announced that Amanda Gustafson, Executive Director, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the organization effective May 1, 2025. In her new role, Amanda will continue overseeing...
by Anne Beaver | Mar 13, 2025 | Blog, News
Time is one of the most precious gifts we can give—and our hospice volunteers offer theirs freely, generously, and with boundless compassion. Every hour spent, every mile driven, every hand held is a testament to their kindness. But what does that really look like...
by Anne Beaver | Jan 13, 2025 | Blog, News
By Bill Wertman, MSWCEO of Big Bend Hospice and Seven Oaks Health At Big Bend Hospice (BBH), every decision we make is guided by our commitment to serving families across North Florida with compassion and care. For more than 40 years, we have been a cornerstone of...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 22, 2024 | Blog, News
Celebrating Excellence in Nursing: The Carol Pluchino Gaeta-Jaffe Award Each year, Big Bend Hospice proudly presents the Carol Pluchino Gaeta-Jaffe Award of Nursing Excellence to recognize a nurse who has made a significant contribution to our nursing practice....
by Anne Beaver | Nov 15, 2024 | Blog, News
“The Hospice House was so restful.It had a secluded garden and you couldsee the red birds. It felt like home.”Dave Lang Our first experience with Big Bend Hospice was with a friend of ours, Lynn Munroe. She had been a fourth-grade teacher with my wife Mary Alma. I was...
