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Big Bend Hospice and Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Announce Partnership
“Meeting the healthcare needs of our region necessitates strategic alliances,” said Mark O’Bryant, President & CEO of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. “We are proud to partner with Big Bend Hospice to develop innovative care models that allow people to receive excellent care at home, where they feel most comfortable.”
Big Bend Hospice’s Promise to North Florida
“In today’s healthcare landscape, nonprofit hospices like ours are increasingly rare. Only about 30% of hospices nationwide operate as nonprofits (CDC, 2020), and for-profit hospices have made up nearly all new providers in recent years (Hospice News, 2022). These changes mean that the type of personalized, community-centered care that Big Bend Hospice provides is at risk of disappearing.”
Big Bend Hospice Opens New Community-Built Field Office in Jefferson County
“This field office reflects the deep support Jefferson County has for hospice care. It’s a homegrown effort that not only highlights our commitment to compassionate care but also underscores how much the community values these essential services.”
Big Bend Hospice Names Leaders to Head Seven Oaks Health
Big Bend Hospice, a leading provider of end-of-life care in Florida's Big Bend region, announced key leadership promotions today to head its new parent company, Seven Oaks Health. The promotions position Seven Oaks Health for continued growth in fulfilling its mission of reimagining healthcare for those facing chronic, serious, or terminal illness, with a focus on empowering patients to live healthier lives wherever they call home.
Big Bend Hospice Inpatient Unit Opens at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Increases Access to Quality End-of-Life Care
“Hospice uniquely meets the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families facing a life-limiting illness,” said Big Bend Hospice CEO, Bill Wertman. “We’re excited to expand our services directly into TMH where we can meet patients and families where they are.”
Big Bend Hospice Names Leaders to Head Seven Oaks Health
Big Bend Hospice, a leading provider of end-of-life care in Florida's Big Bend region, announced key leadership promotions today to head its new parent company, Seven Oaks Health. The promotions position Seven Oaks Health for continued growth in fulfilling its mission of reimagining healthcare for those facing chronic, serious, or terminal illness, with a focus on empowering patients to live healthier lives wherever they call home.