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.
Priya’s Perspective: The Neurochemistry of Holding Hands
During my volunteer shifts with Gilchrist, I often find myself sitting in rooms wrapped in total silence. I may be stationed at the bedside of...
Fifteen Years of Compassion: Honoring the Purpose Behind Gilchrist Center Howard County
When Gilchrist Center Howard County opened its doors in Columbia in 2011, it represented the culmination of decades of hospice care in Howard County. The...
A Life in Motion: Honoring Mary Lee and the Care That Carried Her Family Through
When Jazzmen Lee-Johnson talks about her mother, Mary Denise Lee, her voice carries both pride and awe. “She was super creative, super sharp, and incredibly...
From Maryland to Tanzania: How Compassion Crosses Continents
Since 2009, Gilchrist has partnered with the Palliative Care Program at Nkoaranga Lutheran Hospital in northern Tanzania through Global Partners in Care. What began as...
The Ripple Effect of One Donation
A nurse pauses at the doorway, checking on a patient whose breathing has softened into a quiet rhythm. In the corner, a family member leans...
What Are Words of Comfort for Someone Who Is Dying?
When someone you love is approaching the end of life, many people worry about what to say. They want their words to bring comfort, but...
A Lifetime in Music: How Gilchrist’s Music Therapy Helps Mary Austin Stay Connected to What She Loves
At 90 years old, Mary Austin still lights up when music fills the room. Whether she’s softly singing along to a familiar hymn, reminiscing about...
Hospice, Health Equity, and Compassionate Care for All
Each spring, World Health Day highlights global health priorities and the fundamental belief that health is a human right, not a privilege. At Gilchrist, that...
Honoring Their Service, Remembering Their Sacrifice: A Memorial Day Reflection
On Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It’s a day rooted in...
A Life of Service and History: Honoring Coast Guard Veteran David Pearson
At Gilchrist, we have the privilege of caring for individuals whose lives tell remarkable stories—stories of service, love, and moments that have shaped history itself....
