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.
A Life of Service, A Final Tribute: Honoring Commander William Lupton
How Gilchrist’s Salute to Service helped one family say goodbye with pride A Distinguished Life of Dedication and Leadership Commander William Lupton dedicated his life...
Expand Your Impact: Join Gilchrist’s Social Work Training Institute – Seminar Series
Virtual CEU Opportunities Designed for the Social Work Community Gilchrist is proud to present the Social Work Training Institute (SWTI) – Seminar Series, a dynamic...
Give Everyone Their Roses Now: Finding Beauty at the End of Life
“You’ve gotta give everyone their roses now. Don’t wait until later.”— Gilchrist Hospice Patient, 87 years old When people hear that Chelsea Rubin is a...
Honoring a True Patriot: Andrew Lioi’s Salute to Service
A World War II hero, Community leader, and Proud Gilchrist Patient A Life of Courage and Commitment Andrew Anthony Lioi has led a remarkable life—one...
A Devoted Life Together—And a Peaceful Goodbye with Gilchrist
A Childhood Friendship That Grew into a Lifelong Love Jack “John” O’Neill and Susan O’Neill Santoni’s love story began long before careers, children, or retirement....
Honoring Service, Celebrating Life: WWII Navy Veteran Jack Anderson
At Gilchrist, we believe that honoring those who served our country is one of the most meaningful ways we can support our patients and families....
The Power of Music: How Gilchrist’s Music Therapy Program Brought Joy to Anna Manko
At 100 years old, Anna Manko still had rhythm in her soul and a twinkle in her eye—especially when music filled the room. A lifelong...
What Does a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Hospice Care Aide Do at Gilchrist?
At Gilchrist, our mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive care to people with serious illness—wherever they call home. One of the most vital roles in...
A Warrior in Every Way: Honoring Jordan Reid-el and the Power of Advocacy
How Gilchrist Kids, one devoted mother, and a city came together to celebrate a young girl’s strength Born with CMV, Fighting with Grace At just...
How the Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute Provides Seamless Hospice Care
When facing a serious illness, access to compassionate, high-quality hospice care can make all the difference. That’s why Luminis Health and Gilchrist have joined forces...