by Anne Beaver | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog
Submitted by Sharon Davidson, Senior Director of Community Engagement 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, &...
by Anne Beaver | Mar 10, 2022 | News
We are happy to announce that we are lifting all visitor restrictions from our Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House! We are excited to once again be able to welcome all our patient’s friends and family into the Hospice House to spend time with their loved ones. To ensure...
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
Submitted by Sharon Davidson, CVASenior Director of Community Engagement 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...
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 | Sep 16, 2021 | News
Information Courtesy of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital If you have been tested for COVID-19, or are waiting for test results, please be sure to stay home and isolate yourself away from others. If you have received a positive COVID-19 test, there are things you can do...
