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Care and Support at Every Stage of Serious Illness
Geriatric
Care
A specialized field of medicine focused on the unique physical, psychological, social, and functional needs of older adults, enhancing their quality of life, independence, and health outcomes through an interdisciplinary approach.
Palliative Care
Focused on relieving symptoms like pain, nausea, and stress associated with serious illnesses, our program helps patients and families understand treatment options, make informed decisions, and improve quality of life.
Hospice
Care
For individuals in the final stages of advanced illness, hospice focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. It provides 24/7 support, managing symptoms and addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
We Are More Than Hospice
You may know Gilchrist best for the care we provide people near the end of life. But we offer so much more than hospice. Today’s Gilchrist extends services to individuals with serious illness who need our care and support well in advance of hospice care. We also provide counseling and support before and after the loss of a loved one.
Why Choose Gilchrist?
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Working at Gilchrist is more than just a job. It’s also a chance to make a difference. Therefore, we ask you to join us in our mission to provide quality, compassionate care, counseling and support to people at every stage of serious illness, so they may live life to the fullest.
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- Honoring Her Parents Through Giving: Marilee Bowers’ 29-Year Commitment to Gilchrist
For nearly three decades, Marilee Bowers has faithfully supported Gilchrist. Her dedication is rooted in a deeply personal story—one that began with the care her parents received more than 30… Read more: Honoring Her Parents Through Giving: Marilee Bowers’ 29-Year Commitment to Gilchrist - Finding Strength in the Unknown: A Family’s Journey with Gilchrist Kids
At Gilchrist, every family’s story is unique, but some redefine what it means to love and persevere through the unimaginable. For Trent and Beth Machner, parents of six-year-old James, that… Read more: Finding Strength in the Unknown: A Family’s Journey with Gilchrist Kids - Sharing the Gift of Music: Meet Volunteer Delia Zielinski
At Hospice of Washington County, volunteers bring compassion and creativity to patients and families in countless ways. For Delia Zielinski, a lifelong musician, her calling is to share the healing… Read more: Sharing the Gift of Music: Meet Volunteer Delia Zielinski