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Hospice Care Tallahassee Florida Big Bend Hospice

Web850-878-5310 or toll-free 800-772-5862. Hospice isn’t a place. Hospice Care is a philosophy of accredited care focused on providing relief, not treating illness. Big Bend Hospice has been the local hospice expert since 1983.

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Big Bend Hospice Inpatient Unit Opens at Tallahassee Memorial …

WebTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (8, February, 2024) – Big Bend Hospice, in partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH), proudly announces the opening of the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care (FCCCC), a new inpatient hospice unit on the third floor of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.. FCCCC expands access to high-quality, …

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About Big Bend Hospice

WebMore Than Just Care, A Community Commitment. Big Bend Hospice goes beyond direct care, actively collaborating to improve end-of-life care across the Big Bend region. We engage in educational initiatives, advocate for patient rights, and work to ensure everyone has access to the resources they need. Don’t face this difficult time alone.

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Levels of Care Big Bend Hospice

WebThis is the most common level of hospice care. Patients generally are stable. Symptoms are adequately controlled, including pain, nausea and vomiting. This level is most common because most people choose for their last moments to be at home. We provide home care wherever a patient calls home – a house, an apartment, a friend’s place.

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Big Bend Hospice and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Announce

WebOur entire team is fully committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care that meets the needs of the whole patient and family. For more information, call 850-878-5310 or visit bigbendhospice.org. Founded in 1948, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community healthcare system …

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Benefits of a Local Non-Profit Hospice Big Bend Hospice

WebNon-profits like Big Bend Hospice are better suited to respond to the community’s needs due to their relationships with local stakeholders, intimate knowledge of the area, and years of experience in providing services. Tallahassee’s non-profit community has an expansive footprint and provides much-needed services to the community and

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Benefits of a Local Non-Profit Hospice

WebNon-profits like Big Bend Hospice are better suited to respond to the community’s needs due to their relationships with local stakeholders, intimate knowledge of the area, and years of experience in providing services. Tallahassee’s non-profit community has an expansive footprint and provides much-needed services to the community and

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Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House Tallahassee Big Bend Hospice

Web850-878-5310 or toll-free 800-772-5862. The Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House provides an inpatient option for short-term treatment of challenging symptoms.

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First Center for Compassionate Care

WebThe FCCCC is the second inpatient unit created by Big Bend Hospice. It complements our existing Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House, which opened in 2000, on Mahan Center Boulevard.The Dozier House is a 12-bed facility that provides R espite Care, which is unavailable at the FCCCC.. Note: Respite car e and Routine levels of care are …

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How Can We Help You

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Volunteer Opportunities Big Bend Hospice

WebBig Bend Hospice offers opportunities that allow volunteers to choose a role in which they are comfortable and fulfilled. Traditionally, Volunteers serve around 3 hours/week and commit to a least one year of service. Apply to Become a Trained Volunteer.

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Advance Directives Big Bend Hospice

Web5 Wishes ® on Demand. Five Wishes® online allows you to complete and save the advance care document electronically free of charge. It can also be downloaded, printed, and completed by hand. Fill out the form below to get started! Hard-copy documents, up to 10 copies, may be requested for pick up by calling 850-878-5310.

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Blog Archives Big Bend Hospice

WebBringing Awareness to Hospice Care. by | Feb 22, 2023 |. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, 2014. Photo from LBJ Library News of former President Jimmy Carter’s health brings new awareness about hospice care. As former President Carter enters hospice care, it brings renewed focus to hospice, and the role it plays in a good

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Local Hospital Liaisons

WebThese coordinators are often on-site and can always assist you with referrals of patients and their families from the hospital to Big Bend Hospice or Transition Supportive Care. They are also your contact to provide education, support, and problem-solving for patients, families, and health care professionals on palliative and hospice care.

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Supporting Caregivers

WebContributed by Fabiola Jean-Charles, Transitions & AmeriCorps Program Manager. Caregivers have one of the hardest roles a person can fill, so Transitions, BBH’s pre-hospice program, recently showed their caregivers how much they are recognized, appreciated, and supported. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, there are …

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Big Bend Hospice Tallahassee FL Hospice Care

Web850-878-5310 or toll-free 800-772-5862. Request Hospice. Since 1983, Big Bend Hospice has been your hometown hospice, providing a full range of services to patients and their families throughout the Big Bend area.

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Volunteers Big Bend Hospice

WebVolunteers offer companionship, relief time for caregivers, help with errands, transportation to appointments or a vigil presence for dying patients. Volunteers aid in organizational support, such as administration and special events. Our community volunteers are essential partners in the compassionate care of Big Bend Hospice. We like to say

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Executive Leadership Team Big Bend Hospice

WebBill Wertman, MSW, LSSGB. Chief Executive Officer and Administrator. 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.

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Big Bend Hospice CEO joins ENHANCE Advisory Board

WebBig 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, & Community Engagement) Center.. ENHANCE focuses on technology solutions for older adults living with cognitive impairments, …

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