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.
From Care to Casting: A Gilchrist Fishing Adventure
In 1996, Mike Richardson faced the challenge of caring for his mother, who was dying of cancer, while juggling a demanding job that did not...
Marlene Hart’s Journey with Gilchrist
Marlene Hart’s Journey with Gilchrist: A Testament to Comprehensive Hospice Care Marlene Hart’s life journey has been marked by health challenges, but her resilience has...
Steps of Hope 2024
Steps of Hope 2024 On Sunday, June 9, 2024, Gilchrist presented its 9th Annual Steps of Hope: A Tribute Walk at Cromwell Valley Park. This...
Love in the Time of Hospice
Love in the Time of Hospice: The Kennedy’s 73-Year Journey Together In the peaceful streets of Perry Hall, a beautiful love story is unfolding inside...
Honoring Veterans Beyond Memorial Day
Honoring Veterans Beyond Memorial Day May is Military Appreciation Month, an essential month during which we honor and appreciate the service of our military personnel....
National Mental Health Month
National Mental Health Month May is National Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, breaking down stigmas, and fostering...
Unlock Your Potential: Your Next Career Opportunity Awaits!
Unlock Your Potential: Your Next Career Opportunity Awaits! Join us in person on Thursday, May 30, 202412:00 pm – 2:00 pm Gilchrist Center Howard County6336...
The Enduring Impact of a Volunteer: Marjorie Oakey’s 30 Years at Gilchrist
The Enduring Impact of a Volunteer: Marjorie Oakey’s 30 Years at Gilchrist Marjorie Oakey, a steadfast advocate, stands in the heart of Gilchrist’s remarkable volunteer...
Harmony in Healing: The Transformative Power of Gilchrist’s Music Therapy Program
Harmony in Healing: The Transformative Power of Gilchrist’s Music Therapy Program Lacy Kidwell, Gilchrist’s first board-certified music therapist (MT-BC), pioneered its music therapy program nearly...
Navigating Grief with Compassion: Recognizing Our Gilchrist Counselors
Navigating Grief with Compassion: Recognizing Our Gilchrist Counselors In the heart of every loss lies a unique journey of grief and healing. At Gilchrist, we...