by Anne Beaver | May 26, 2022 | Blog
Submitted by Leila McClure,Events Coordinator Assistant “Thank you so much for being a light in our community when it is such a dark place for the family.” Jodi Gooding wrote these words in her beautiful letter to Big Bend Hospice, thanking us for caring for her...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog
Many people are encouraged to plan “financially” in preparation for a serious illness or death. But few are encouraged to plan “logistically”. If you are diagnosed with a serious illness or faced with a terminal prognosis, how do you want to be treated? Do...
by Anne Beaver | Mar 23, 2022 | Blog
Eva Castillo was named after her great-grandmother, but that isn’t the only thing she shares with her. She also shares her great-grandmother’s love of baking. Eva used that passion recently to support two local charities. She decided to host a...
by Anne Beaver | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog
Big Bend Hospice (BBH) is pleased to announce, Bill Wertman, CEO, has been invited to serve on the External Advisory Board of ENHANCE (Enhancing Neurocognitive Health, Abilities, Networks, & Community Engagement) Center. ENHANCE focuses on technology...
by Anne Beaver | Feb 25, 2022 | Blog
The Hospice Specialty License Plate is a way to show your support for hospice care. When you purchase your Hospice specialty license plate, you are helping ensure that every Floridian has access to hospice care through the Florida Hospice & Palliative Care...
by Anne Beaver | Feb 4, 2022 | Blog
In February 1983, Elizabeth Dole is sworn in as the first female Secretary of Transportation, Wayne Gretzky sets NHL all-star record of four goals in one period, and the final TV episode of MASH airs (CBS) with a record-breaking 125 million viewers. That same year...
by Anne Beaver | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog
Congratulations Ashley on your Emmy for your part in the 2021 United Way of the Big Bend commercial. Ashley’s accomplishment and involvement in this project is truly incredible. In addition to being an exceptional percussionist and musician, Ashley is an...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 8, 2021 | Blog
Submitted by Katie Mandell, Community Engagement Manager A few weeks ago, the community engagement department received a call from a team social worker asking if we could help a patient find a new home for his beloved dog, Jack. The patient was getting ready to move...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog
Robotic Animals Provide Companionship for Hospice Patients Submitted by Lisa Baggett, Community Engagement Coordinator Ms. Helen has always loved animals and as an adult, she always had a wide variety of pets. Most were traditional indoor...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog
Submitted by Lisa Baggett, Community Engagement Coordinator Do you remember the Seinfeld episode where George’s father, Frank Costanza, tries to keep his cool by yelling “Serenity now! Serenity now!”? The coronavirus pandemic us all searching for serenity in our daily...
