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By the Bay Health

By the Bay Health and Mission Hospice & Home Care Announce Intent to Merge

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Proposed Merger to Serve Nearly 1,000 Patients a Day and Strengthen Exceptional Support Services Including Hospice, Home Health, Palliative Care, and Pediatric Care LARKSPUR and SAN MATEO, Calif., September [21], 2023 — By the Bay Health (BTBH), a not-for-profit, and first hospice organization in California, and Mission Hospice & Home Care (Mission), San Mateo County’s …

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How to Know If You Need Grief Counseling: Recognizing the Signs

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Dealing with grief is a deeply personal and challenging experience. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, experienced a significant life change, or gone through a traumatic event, the grieving process can be overwhelming. While grief is a natural response to loss, sometimes it becomes necessary to seek professional help to navigate through the healing journey. …

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Does Medicare Cover Hospice? Understanding Your Options

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When facing a terminal illness, hospice care can provide essential support and comfort to both patients and their families. It focuses on improving the quality of life during the final stages of an illness, offering pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and assistance with daily activities. If you or a loved one are considering hospice …

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Diabetic Foot Care Tips for the Elderly: Protecting Your Feet

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For the elderly living with diabetes, proper diabetic foot care is crucial for maintaining overall health and preventing complications. Diabetes can affect the circulation and nerve function in the feet, making them more susceptible to infections, ulcers, and other foot-related problems. In this blog, we will discuss essential diabetic foot care tips specifically tailored to …

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By the Bay Health Appoints Skelly Wingard, RN, MSN as Chief Executive Officer

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Announcement comes following nationwide search LARKSPUR, Calif., May 22, 2023 — By the Bay Health has announced the appointment of Skelly Wingard, RN, MSN as Chief Executive Officer for the organization. The appointment, which will be effective June 19, follows a nationwide search for a new leader to fill the role currently held by Kitty …

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BTBH Continues Expansion Effort in San Mateo County

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By the Bay Health’s expansion into San Mateo County was established to meet the growing need for better care at home for patients and families across our region. Our more than 45-year legacy of providing high-quality, compassionate services throughout the Bay Area has equipped us to be leaders in this field of healthcare and we …

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Grief On Fire, by Kai Romero, MD

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Kai Romero, MD, Chief Medical Officer, By the Bay Health, provides three steps for the grieving process during the pandemic. As frontline physicians have navigated this pandemic over the past year and a half, I’ve been surprised and delighted to see the myriad ways in which my colleagues have manifested their resilience. Even in the …

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