by Anne Beaver | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog
Big Bend Hospice is proud to announce it has been recertified as a Level 5 Partner with We Honor Veterans (WHV), a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Level 5 is the highest level WHV partners can attain and...
by Anne Beaver | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, 2014. Photo from LBJ Library News of former President Jimmy Carter’s health brings new awareness about hospice care. As former President Carter enters hospice care, it brings renewed focus to hospice, and the role it plays in a good...
by Anne Beaver | Jan 23, 2023 | Blog
Proud to be Your Hometown Hospice for 40 Years! In 1983 a group of community leaders brought the modern-day hospice philosophy to the big bend area. We have been proud to serve as your hometown hospice for the past 40...
by Anne Beaver | Jan 17, 2023 | Blog
Over a dozen of Big Bend Hospice’s employees partnered with Ability1st and braved a cold Saturday morning to build a wheelchair ramp for a Gadsden County resident. This was part of BBH’s “Community Give Back” campaign, one of...
by Anne Beaver | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog
This year, the Big Bend Hospice HR Department held a “Deck the Halls” Holiday Contest for Staff. Staff members gathered together full of holiday cheer and created a winter wonderland through the halls of Big Bend Hospice. The judges had their hands full...
by Anne Beaver | Dec 8, 2022 | Blog
Submitted by Laura YoungECB Publishing Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH) is one step closer to having an office in Jefferson County, a development that will make a significant difference for the medical personnel, volunteers, and staff who provide patient care locally. The...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 28, 2022 | Blog
Throughout the month of November, Big Bend Hospice has been joining organizations across the nation in hosting community activities that recognize National Hospice and Palliative Care Month (NHPCM). This year’s NHPCM theme is “meeting you where you are.” For...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 17, 2022 | Blog
Big Bend Hospice is honored to serve our community as the Hometown Hospice. This includes our Veterans who we recently honored during many community events this past Veterans Day: Tallahassee Veterans Day Parade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGzQbOnTLLY Huge thank...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog
Submitted by Bill Wertman, MSWCEO and Administrator To kick off its 40th Anniversary celebration, this Fall Big Bend Hospice (BBH) will launch its new palliative care program, Transitions Supportive Care (TSC). Since 1983, BBH has positively impacted the way our...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 4, 2022 | Blog
Submitted by Katie Kliner, MSWBBH Grief and Loss Counselor – – ! We began the day at our Big Bend Hospice office for Chick-fil-A breakfast. The teens were excited to look through their swag bags, provided by Shann Nichols of Branding Solutions LLC. The...
