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 | Dec 21, 2021 | Blog
from the Big Bend Hospice Bereavement Department The holiday season can be a wonderful time for many. It can also be stressful and demanding. This can be especially true if you have experienced the death of a loved one or if you or a loved one is struggling with...
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...
by Anne Beaver | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog
Submitted by Kelly Williams, Community Engagement Coordinator National Grief Awareness Day is observed Monday, August 30th. What do you do when you do not know what to do as it relates to grief? I say, “educate yourself”! I first...
