The Gilchrist Blog
The goal of our blog is to provide you with comprehensive and inspiring information about issues that are important to our continuum of care. We also share the latest news about Gilchrist, highlight our work in the community, promote upcoming events, provide program-specific information and offer ways you can help – either by volunteering or fundraising.
Vets to Volunteers: Veterans Continue Their Service with Gilchrist
At Gilchrist, Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar—it is an opportunity to recognize the men and women who have served our...
Lighting Up the Night: Gilchrist’s Twilight Event Brings Comfort and Connection
At Gilchrist, we know that grief doesn’t end when the holidays arrive; it often deepens. That’s why each December, we gather as a community to...
Gotta Go Forward: Jim Morgan’s Journey of Love, Grit, and Giving
When James “Jim” Morgan talks about his life, he begins where it matters most—with Bernice. They met as teenagers in Baltimore; he was sixteen, she...
Reconnecting Through Hospice: In the End, Love Answered
In hospice, moments of connection can happen when you least expect them. A familiar song, a shared memory, or even a simple phone call can...
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...
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,...
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...
The Heart of Compassion: What It Means to Be a Hospice Aide
At the core of every patient’s hospice experience is a person whose care, presence, and compassion make each day a little brighter: the hospice aide....
WWII Army Veteran Andy Bonthron Honored with Salute to Service
Gilchrist recently had the privilege of honoring World War II veteran Andy Bonthron with a Salute to Service tribute. Surrounded by family and friends, Andy...
Dignity Through Dialogue: The Power of Talking About Medications
October is Talk About Your Medicines Month, a national campaign dedicated to fostering clearer communication around medications—including prescription, over-the-counter (OTCs) drugs, and supplements. At Gilchrist,...