Big Bend Hospice Names Leaders to Head Seven Oaks Health
June 25 2024 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
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.
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Jon Wood, CPA, LSSBB, is promoted to
President and Chief Strategy Officer of Seven Oaks Health, having
previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Big Bend Hospice.
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Jon Wood Promoted to President and Chief Strategy
Officer
Jon Wood, CPA, LSSBB, has been promoted from Chief Operating
Officer of Big Bend Hospice to President of Seven Oaks Health,
effective immediately.
Since joining Big Bend Hospice in 2017, Wood has played a
critical role in the organization's success. He rose quickly from
consultant to Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
in July 2020. In these roles, Wood's exceptional leadership and
financial expertise guided Big Bend Hospice through challenges and
identified new opportunities for growth.
Wood brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare finance,
honed across various roles in esteemed organizations, including
large for-profit hospital systems and non-profit community-based
organizations. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from
Arkansas Tech University and is a certified public accountant and
Lean Six Sigma black belt.
"Jon Wood's promotion is a testament to his dedication,
leadership, and vision," said Bill Wertman, CEO of Big Bend Hospice
and Seven Oaks Health. "His proven track record in shaping
healthcare delivery will be instrumental in driving our mission
forward, reimagining healthcare for those in need."
Dr. Deborah Morris Named Chief Medical Officer of Seven Oaks
Health
Seven Oaks Health is also pleased to announce the promotion of
Dr. Deborah Morris to Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Morris brings
extensive experience and expertise to this crucial leadership role,
having previously served as the Medical Director of Big Bend
Hospice.
"Dr. Morris' dedication, expertise, and leadership have been
instrumental in building our hospice and palliative care practice
into a model for exceptional patient-centered care. We are
incredibly fortunate to have her at the helm of our medical team at
Seven Oaks Health, where she will continue to make a profound
difference in the lives of our patients and their families," said
Bill Wertman.
Dr. Morris received her MD degree from the University of
Florida, Gainesville, and completed residencies in Internal
Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Eastern Virginia
Medical School and Duke University, respectively. Before joining
Big Bend Hospice, she was Medical Director at multiple hospice and
palliative care organizations in Virginia while holding a faculty
appointment at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Dr. Morris is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice
and Palliative Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of
Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She has been recognized as a Top
Doc in hospice and palliative medicine by Coastal Virginia
Magazine.
With Jon Wood's leadership and Dr. Deborah Morris' medical
expertise leading the way, Seven Oaks Health is poised to make a
profound difference in the lives of patients and their families
facing chronic, serious, or terminal illness. Their commitment to
fostering health equity and access for all ensures a brighter
future for healthcare in the Big Bend area.
About Big Bend Hospice
Big Bend Hospice (BBH) is a more than 40-year-old nonprofit
agency and leading provider of end-of-life care, now a subsidiary
of Seven Oaks Health. Big Bend Hospice serves the eight counties in
the Big Bend area of Florida: Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon,
Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla. Our 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
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