Spiritual Counselors

Spiritual Counselors

Help with the spiritual needs of patients and families as requested. Hospice serves people of all faiths, as well as those with no faith, respecting individual beliefs.
Social Workers

Social Workers

Offer support for the emotional, social and practical needs of the patient and their family. They coordinate community resources to help families solve personal and financial problems created by a life-limiting illness.
Hospice Aides

Hospice Aides

Provide personal care for the patient as determined in the plan of care, including bathing, grooming, changing bed linens and other light household tasks. Aides will report any changed in a patient’s condition to the appropriate team member.
Deborah Morris, MD

Deborah Morris, MD

Dr. Morris received her MD degree from the University of Florida, Gainesville, and then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk. She served as a Chief Resident following which she completed her fellowship in...
Jon Wood, CPA, LSSBB

Jon Wood, CPA, LSSBB

Mr. Wood is responsible for building teams, mitigating risk, overseeing day-to-day operations, and providing timely and accurate financial information. Additionally, he assists in developing a Big Bend Hospice (BBH) business model for advancing the continuum of care...
Bill Wertman, MSW, LSSGB

Bill Wertman, MSW, LSSGB

Bill Wertman received both his BSW and MSW from Florida State University. He also taught graduate courses at the FSU College of Social Work for 10 years. Bill came to Big Bend Hospice (BBH) in 2015 as the HR Director. He currently serves BBH as CEO and Administrator....
Jon Wood, CPA, LSSBB

Jon Wood, CPA, LSSBB

Mr. Wood is responsible for building teams, mitigating risk, overseeing day-to-day operations, and providing timely and accurate financial information. Additionally, he assists in developing a Big Bend Hospice (BBH) business model for advancing the continuum of care...
Bill Wertman, MSW, LSSGB

Bill Wertman, MSW, LSSGB

Bill Wertman received both his BSW and MSW from Florida State University. He also taught graduate courses at the FSU College of Social Work for 10 years. Bill came to Big Bend Hospice (BBH) in 2015 as the HR Director. He currently serves BBH as CEO and Administrator....
Nurses

Nurses

Visit the patient according to the agreed upon care, managing the physical needs of the patient and providing care management. Nurses will also make certain that necessary medical supplies and equipment are ordered, and assist with monitoring medications. They also...