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...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 20, 2020 | Blog
Referral Department Manager The Referral Department is the “first impression” for those contacting BBH, and its staff is among the patient’s biggest advocates. Tracey Christian-Griffin, Department Manager, leads her team to ensure they...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 13, 2020 | Blog
by Bill Wertman, BBH CEO Big Bend Hospice (BBH) raised its minimum wage to $15 per hour in the spring of 2020. “Setting a minimum of $15 an hour for our employees is an important goal toward creating a more livable wage and establishing a more comprehensive benefits...
by Anne Beaver | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog
by Cara Brown, BBH Professional Relations Manager Lisa joined Big Bend Hospice thirteen years ago. She was the administrative assistant for the Education Department and was responsible for providing assistance to clinical staff, coordinating orientation for new hires,...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 23, 2020 | Blog
Kelly Williams, Big Bend Hospice Volunteer Coordinator “Whenever I see BBH’s Sharon Smith, a Hospice Aide on our Coastal Team, she always greets me with a big warm smile. If I am feeling a little down, one of Sharon’s smiles always raises my spirits....
by Anne Beaver | Sep 13, 2020 | Blog
article by Betty Morales, BBH Volunteer Coordinator I remember the first time I met Miriette Dorval. It was during a team meeting held to discuss the care for patients on the southside of Leon County. Miriette and her family had just moved to Monticello...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 13, 2020 | Blog
article by Betty Morales, BBH Volunteer Coordinator I remember the first time I met Miriette Dorval. It was during a team meeting held to discuss the care for patients on the southside of Leon County. Miriette and her family had just moved to Monticello...
by Anne Beaver | Sep 5, 2020 | Blog
article by Kelly Williams, BBH Volunteer Coordinator Many remember the comedy “The Bucket List”, starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. Although it was hilarious, it also had a serious side. After it was released, it seemed everyone...
by Anne Beaver | Aug 22, 2020 | Blog
…the “what if’s” of facing their own mortality. As the surviving spouse left widowed 5 months ago, I speak from experience. We were one of the fortunate couples who had pre-planned and pre-paid our final expenses but never really thought about...
by Anne Beaver | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog
Yesterday we celebrated these amazing individuals for their service to Big Bend Hospice. AmeriCorps Volunteers provide virtual and in-person respite to caregivers. To safely thank these wonderful Volunteers for their service, we held individual and drive-up thank you...
