by Anne Beaver | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog
Special from the Jefferson County Journal The Hospice Volunteer knocked on the door of her patient’s home. The door was opened by a woman in her 60’s dressed to face the day, purse in hand. “I’m so glad you’re here!” she said. “Dad is sleeping right...
by Anne Beaver | Jul 5, 2021 | Blog
Submitted by Katie Mandell, Community Engagement Department Manager At Big Bend Hospice, we value all Volunteers and the time they serve. For us, it’s about respecting each individual and what they offer. Often there are Volunteers that go way above the call of...
by Anne Beaver | Jul 4, 2021 | Blog
During this holiday, Derrick Sykes, our new BBH Veterans Liaison, would like to share 15 Things Veterans want you to know. In a market and research survey commissioned by the U.S. Department of Defense, results indicated that despite rigorous advertising campaigns...
by Anne Beaver | Jul 2, 2021 | Blog
Submitted by Derrick Sykes, Big Bend Hospice Veteran Liaison Sergeant First Class Tom M. Braswell, Jr., was honored with a valor ceremony by the Big Bend Hospice Valor Team on Saturday, June 12, 2021. This was a special celebration because Sgt. Braswell is one of Big...
by Anne Beaver | May 12, 2021 | Blog
Transitions, a pre-hospice program, provides emotional support and non-medical assistance to individuals and families with a serious illness. Social Workers complete an assessment and assistance in connecting clients with community resources. Trained Volunteers...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 26, 2021 | Blog
Submitted by Katie Kliner, Big Bend Hospice Youth Bereavement Counselor It’s a Thursday afternoon and a group of strangers have gathered to talk about something personal, painful, and raw. I ask the group to share why they have decided to attend today. Nearly every...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog
Submitted by Katie Mandell, Community Engagement Manager In 2020, Volunteer Jenny Haverland reached her 20th year of service with Big Bend Hospice. “Hospice looked a little different back then”, she explained, “the Dozier Hospice House had been open a very short time...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog
April Is National Volunteer Appreciation Month submitted by Katie Mandell, CVA, BBH Manager of Community Engagement Big Bend Hospice (BBH) recognizes and values our Volunteers. Every hour a Volunteer donates makes a significant impact on our patients and their loved...
by Anne Beaver | Mar 25, 2021 | Blog
Submitted by Kelly S. Williams, BBH Volunteer Coordinator BBH volunteers have been doing everything they can to continue to help our patients throughout the pandemic. Some are even beginning to return to patients’ homes as more people are vaccinated. However,...
by Anne Beaver | Mar 19, 2021 | Blog
Recently, BBH staff partnered together to assist one of our hospice patients in Gadsden County. The patient had been living in a van in the Quincy Walmart parking lot for two months when he was referred for hospice services. The BBH Admissions team laid the groundwork...
