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.
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...
Faith, Family, and Tea: Honoring Mattie Ann Jenkins with Gilchrist by Her Side
At Gilchrist, we are honored to walk alongside families during life’s most sacred moments. For the family of Mattie Ann Jenkins, that journey was one...
Hospice Care Around the World: How Other Cultures Approach End-of-Life Care — Gilchrist and Nkoaranga Palliative Care
At Gilchrist, we know that the need for compassionate, quality hospice care knows no borders. Since 2009, Gilchrist has proudly partnered with Nkoaranga Palliative Care...
Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day: A Tribute to Service at Gilchrist
Memorial Day offers a special opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by so many in service to our country. At Gilchrist, we not only...
Surrounded by Love: Arlen’s Journey with Gilchrist Kids
Finding Compassionate Care When Elizabeth Delcarmen Urbina Reyes first heard the word “hospice,” introduced by a doctor at Johns Hopkins, she didn’t know what to...
Breaking Barriers: Expanding Hospice Care in Underserved Communities
At Gilchrist, we believe that everyone deserves comfort, dignity, and support at the end of life, regardless of race, background, or financial situation. Unfortunately, many...
A Life Well Lived, A Legacy Well Cared For: Remembering John W. “Bill” Dornbusch and His Journey with Gilchrist
A Lifetime of Dedication—From the Ballfield to the Bridge Table Few lives are as rich in talent, service, and heart as that of John W...
Understanding Medicare and Medicaid in Hospice
When facing the complexities of end-of-life care, understanding the financial aspects can bring much-needed peace of mind. At Gilchrist, we aim to make hospice care...