Advanced Cardiac Care
Gilchrist offers specialized care aimed at reaching those living with end-stage heart disease.
Certified Cardiac Care
Gilchrist is among the first palliative and hospice organizations in the nation to earn certification from the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to heart and brain health.
This certification allows patients and families to have confidence that their end-of-life heart failure care is expertly coordinated and aligned with the American Heart Association’s rigorous, science-based guidelines.
The certification also reflects Gilchrist’s commitment to ongoing quality improvement. We continuously evaluate outcomes, refine our care based on best practices, and report our findings to the American Heart Association to help advance heart failure care nationwide. We are honored to receive this recognition and remain dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care to patients and families facing advanced heart disease.
What this means for you
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, yet only 5% of people with end-stage heart failure receive hospice care—care proven to improve comfort, quality of life, and reduce hospitalizations.
Gilchrist supports nearly 1,000 hospice patients each year whose primary diagnosis is heart failure. Earlier referrals allow patients to experience better symptom control and fewer hospital visits, helping them live every moment to the fullest.
Heart disease often brings unmanaged symptoms and repeated hospitalizations. Even though it causes one in every four deaths, many individuals with advanced heart failure do not receive the hospice or palliative care that could ease their journey.
When the illness can no longer be cured or effectively controlled, Gilchrist’s expert team provides the support patients need to remain at home. Our care includes:
- Frequent nursing visits and ongoing monitoring of symptoms such as weight changes and blood pressure
- Guidance to help patients and families manage distressing symptoms
- Education about the illness, care preferences, and advance directives
- 24/7 access to health care experts for urgent needs or questions
You and your family will not go through this alone. Gilchrist is here to provide comfort, guidance, and support every step of the way.
Patients We Serve
- Individuals with persistent symptoms despite optimal medical therapy
- Patients with frequent hospital readmissions due to heart failure exacerbations or uncontrolled symptoms
- Patients whose caregivers are experiencing significant strain or fatigue
Elements of Our Care
- Standardized, evidence-based, goal-oriented treatment
- A highly trained, physician-led team including a nurse case manager, social worker, nursing assistant, chaplain, and volunteers
- Comprehensive education for patients and caregivers
- Expert symptom management to help prevent emergency room visits
- Guidance and support with advance care planning
To learn more, call us today at 888.823.8880 or download the patient guide.
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Gilchrist is More Than Hospice
We’re your support system at every stage of serious illness. We offer quality medical care, counseling, and support, so people can live life to the fullest on their own terms.
