our mission
Empowering patients to live healthier lives, wherever they call home.
We understand that navigating healthcare can be especially difficult when dealing with a chronic, serious, or terminal illness.
We understand that navigating healthcare can be especially difficult when dealing with a chronic, serious, or terminal illness.
OUR VISION
At Seven Oaks Health, we are building a seamless and coordinated healthcare journey, no matter your diagnosis or changing condition.
OUR CONTINUUM OF CARE
We manage a comprehensive network of care services designed to transition smoothly between hospitals, rehab centers, and the comfort of your home.
SEVEN OAKS HEALTH SERVICE AREA
Big Bend Hospice, a subsidiary of Seven Oaks Health, has provided compassionate care for over 40 years across Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties.
Executive Leadership Team
Executive Leadership Team
Bill Wertman, MSW, LSSGB
CEO of Seven Oaks Health and Big Bend Hospice
Bill Wertman began his journey with Big Bend Hospice in 2014 as the HR director and has since progressed to his current position as CEO of Seven Oaks Health and Big Bend Hospice. He holds a BSW and MSW from Florida State University and has taught graduate courses at FSU’s College of Social Work and Thomas University. Wertman serves on the boards of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, ENHANCE, the FSU Institute for Successful Longevity’s Community Advisory Committee, and the Big Bend Health Council. His community involvement also includes membership at Temple Israel Synagogue in Tallahassee. Previously, he served as executive director of the Alzheimer’s Project Inc. in Tallahassee.
Amanda Gustafson, CHA
COO of Seven Oaks Health and Big Bend Hospice
Amanda joined Big Bend Hospice in 2024 as Executive Director. Before joining Big Bend Hospice, she was the CEO of Adoray Home Health & Hospice in Wisconsin. She worked in the Baldwin community since 2009, initially serving at Western Wisconsin Health as the Director of Marketing and Fundraising before joining Adoray Home Health and Hospice in 2017.
Dr. Deborah Morris, MD
Chief Medical Officer of Seven Oaks Health
Dr. Deborah Morris, Chief Medical Officer of Seven Oaks Health, is a physician specializing in hospice and palliative medicine. Formerly the Medical Director of Big Bend Hospice, she holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Morris taught at Eastern Virginia Medical School and was named a Top Doc by Coastal Virginia Magazine. Her dedication and expertise have significantly advanced hospice and palliative care.
Nicole Holm
Chief Compliance Officer of Seven Oaks Health
With more than a decade of healthcare compliance experience, Nicole will support regulatory changes at Big Bend Hospice amidst the evolving healthcare landscape. Her efforts will contribute to establishing Seven Oaks Health as a leader in chronic and serious illness care.
Nicole most recently served as Compliance Director for Post-Acute Services at Sanford Health/Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She holds an MBA from the University of Sioux Falls and has demonstrated exceptional leadership in ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple healthcare sectors.
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