by Anne Beaver | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog
Contributed by Wendy Vargo, Big Bend Hospice Grief Support Counselor Missing someone you love is never easy and during special times, such as holidays, it can be particularly difficult. Throughout the year, there are bound to be many personal reminders of our losses....
by Anne Beaver | Dec 19, 2020 | Blog
Dr. Lenny Marshall, Big Bend Hospice’s (BBH) Director of Diversity and Inclusion, has been selected to serve on the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) Diversity Advisory Council. “NHPCO relies a great deal on its volunteer professionals to...
by Anne Beaver | Dec 14, 2020 | Blog, Hospice Stories
“Physical pain is easy to treat. Emotional is connected to the heart. And you have to connect with the spirit.” Before Hospice nurse Miriette Dorval had completed her sentence, I knew it captured my family’s experience with end-of-life care… I was sitting with...
by Anne Beaver | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog
Season’s Greetings and thank you for viewing our blog. Susan Droessler and her team of music therapists bring music and smiles to the patient’s and families we care for throughout the Big Bend Hospice service area. There are times when medication...
by Anne Beaver | Dec 3, 2020 | Blog
Big Bend Hospice Volunteer, Ginger Wheeler, was recognized as the 2020 National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s Patient-Family Volunteer of the Year. This award is given to volunteers who best reflect the universal concept of volunteerism in its truest...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog
Michael Eurich, Senior Director of Strategy, Policy, & Innovation for Big Bend Hospice, has been selected to serve on the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) Legislative Affairs Committee for a second term. “NHPCO relies a great deal on its...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 11, 2020 | Blog
Although Leon County’s annual Veterans Day parade was canceled due to COVID-19, Big Bend Hospice found a unique way to honor local heroes who served to protect our freedoms. On Wednesday, November 11th, Veterans and their families were invited to a “Drive-Thru...
by Anne Beaver | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog
Tinu Agboola’s dream was always to become a nurse since her younger days in Nigeria, West Africa. “I first saw the need for nursing while living in Nigeria. There is where my love for caring for people ignited,” says Tinu. Her parents on the other hand wanted her to...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog, News
Contributed by Betty Morales, Taylor Casper & Kelly Williams, BBH Volunteer Department As the world changes around us, the Big Bend Hospice Volunteer Department staff has continued to pursue new ways to provide valuable support to our patients and their families,...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog
Contributed by Lori M. Finkel This year has brought innumerable challenges and, with the peak of hurricane season upon us, we wanted to ensure Transitions clients are well prepared for any upcoming significant weather event. Thanks to our amazing volunteers, as well...
