Caregiving can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be challenging.

In this article, Big Bend Hospice CEO Bill Wertman shares why the upcoming Caregiving with Heart Conference matters and how it was created to support those who spend so much of themselves caring for others.

From helpful resources to encouragement and connection, this event is designed to remind caregivers that their well-being matters, too.

On National Doctors’ Day, we are honored to share a message from our CEO, Bill Wertman, recognizing the physicians who care for patients and families with both clinical expertise and compassion.

In his article, Bill reflects on the important role hospice physicians play and expresses gratitude for the doctors throughout our community whose partnership helps ensure patients receive the care they need.

In his latest article, Big Bend Hospice CEO Bill Wertman reflects on why every voice matters in hospice care and how honoring each person’s beliefs, traditions, and lived experiences helps us provide care with dignity, respect, and understanding.

At Big Bend Hospice, we believe every neighbor deserves to be heard and every person deserves compassionate care.

Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it also comes with real challenges. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a free six week series created to help family caregivers strengthen their skills while also prioritizing their own well-being.

Through guided discussion and practical strategies, participants gain tools to reduce stress, communicate effectively, make confident decisions, and create a healthier balance in their caregiving role.

Big Bend Hospice recently welcomed students from SAIL High School for an immersive day of learning during their Holistic Healthcare Intensive Week.

The visit gave students the opportunity to explore hospice care, connect with healthcare professionals, and gain hands-on experience while learning about the compassionate, holistic services provided to patients and families in our community.

For more than 40 years, Big Bend Hospice has been committed to honoring every life with dignity, compassion, and respect. Sometimes that commitment is seen at the bedside. Other times, it is reflected in the quiet ways we remember those who have touched our mission.

In this reflection, CEO Bill Wertman shares a story that reminds us why every life, every story, and every act of generosity deserves to be honored.

Rooted in compassion and created with caregivers in mind, Caregiving with Heart: Support for Families Facing Chronic Illness is a free conference designed to uplift and equip those caring for a loved one.

Join us for a day of encouragement, practical guidance, and meaningful connection as we share resources and support to help you navigate the caregiving journey with confidence.

Rooted in compassion and dedicated to care, The Oak Connection is Big Bend Hospice’s community newsletter, your inside look at the mission, people, and programs that make your hometown hospice truly special.

Stay connected with the stories, updates, and events that highlight the mission of Big Bend Hospice.

Too often, the heroes who once wore the uniform find themselves forgotten when their time of need arrives. At Big Bend Hospice, we believe that no one who served this country should ever face the end of life alone, overlooked, or unsupported. That is why our Veterans Services program exists: to ensure every veteran is seen, honored, and cared for with dignity.