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...
by Anne Beaver | Aug 4, 2025 | Blog, News
At Big Bend Hospice, we are committed to meeting individuals and families where they are, offering care, compassion, and clarity during life’s most challenging moments.That’s why we are proud to announce a renewed partnership with the ACTS 2 Project, a faith-based...
by Anne Beaver | Aug 4, 2025 | Blog, News
Neighbors Taking Care of Neighbors: Together, We Support Franklin County Big Bend Hospice is calling on the communities across our eight-county service area to join us in supporting Franklin County residents who are currently facing a clean water crisis. Many in the...
by Anne Beaver | Jul 29, 2025 | Blog, News
As part of Big Bend Hospice’s recent restructuring aimed at supporting long-term growth and innovation, the organization is pleased to announce the return of Joel Garr as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Seven Oaks Health (SOH) and Big Bend Hospice (BBH), effective...
by Anne Beaver | Jul 22, 2025 | Blog, News
When faced with a serious or life-limiting illness, one of the hardest decisions a patient or family can make is when to shift focus from curative treatment to comfort care. Unfortunately, a common and deeply harmful misconception continues to stand in the way of...
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...
