by Anne Beaver | Oct 11, 2024 | Blog, News
As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Big Bend Hospice takes a moment to reflect on the legacy of our former CEO, Cathy Adkison. Cathy led our organization with grace and dedication until her passing in 2019. Her journey with breast cancer was marked...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, News
Today, on World Mental Health Day, we take a moment to reflect on the importance of mental well-being—especially in healthcare. At Big Bend Hospice, we recognize the emotional and physical demands placed on our clinical staff. That’s why we’re excited to introduce...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 4, 2024 | Blog, News
Meet Mrs. Willie Lou Gutsch, also known as “Miss Lou.” Her journey into the world of sewing began as a child, inspired by her mother, Mrs. Willie Belle Bell. Her mother was a member of the Big Bend Hospice Quilting Volunteer Team. Despite the challenges of the...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 30, 2024 | Blog, News
Big Bend Hospice has compiled a list of resources that may be helpful as we work toward recovery from the impacts of Helene. Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS FEMA: 1-800-621-FEMA Hope Florida: Call (833) GET-HOPE for assistance with resources like food, supplies or debris...
by Anne Beaver | Jul 30, 2024 | Blog, News
Tallahassee, Fla. (July 22, 2024) – Big Bend Hospice proudly announces two new hires to its leadership team: Amanda Gustafson as Executive Director of Big Bend Hospice and Nicole Holm as Chief Compliance Officer of Seven Oaks Health. These strategic hires are in...
by Anne Beaver | Jun 25, 2024 | Blog, News
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 25, 2024) – Big Bend Hospice, a leading provider of end-of-life care in Florida’s Big Bend region, announced key leadership promotions today to head its new parent company, Seven Oaks Health. The...
by Anne Beaver | May 2, 2024 | News
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Thursday, May 2, 2024) — Big Bend Hospice (BBH) and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) announced a partnership today to improve patient navigation within the healthcare system. This collaboration aims to streamline transitions between hospitals,...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog
How local artist Ruth Nickens brought her stained-glass masterpiece to life in the First Commerce for Compassionate Care’s Les and Ruth Akers Family Chapel In the reflection room of the FCCCC, where light and color merge to tell a story of hope, Ruth Nickens’...
by Anne Beaver | Mar 21, 2024 | Blog
A Tribute to the Stained Glass Wall at the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care Nestled at the heart of the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care is a radiant masterpiece—a timeless stained-glass wall that not only pays homage to the beauty of the Big...
by Anne Beaver | Mar 15, 2024 | News
Submitted by Michael EurichBBH Senior Director of Strategy, Policy & Innovation Big Bend Hospice is excited to share that we have officially broken ground on our new Jefferson County office at 615 N. Jefferson St. The foundation has been laid, and should be...
