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.
Honoring Our Pediatric Nurses: The Heartbeat of Gilchrist During Pediatric Nurses Care Week
At Gilchrist, we recognize the profound challenges that come with caring for a child facing a life-limiting illness. Though many think of hospice as a...
Beyond the Bucket List: From Life’s Challenges to Healing at Gilchrist
Clinton Tattrie’s life story is a touching reminder of how resilience and proper support can turn life’s most challenging chapters into stories of hope and...
Healing Hearts: The Role of a Gilchrist Bereavement Facilitator
A Path to Bereavement Facilitation: Donna Naslund’s Journey In 2010, Donna Naslund boarded a transformative journey with Gilchrist, initially taking on various roles within the...
The Daily Record Announces 2024 Most Admired CEOs
Baltimore (September 18, 2024) — The Daily Record has named Catherine Y. Hamel, MA, EVP and President of Gilchrist, one of Maryland’s 2024 Most Admired...
Insights and Strategies for Caregivers
At Gilchrist, we recognize the profound dedication and challenges faced by caregivers who balance the demands of caring for a loved one with their personal...
Gilchrist and Hospice of Washington County Join Forces in Landmark Affiliation Agreement
(HUNT VALLEY, MD, September 9, 2024) – Hospice of Washington County and Gilchrist, Maryland’s leading provider of geriatric, palliative, and hospice care, have announced an...
Navigating Life and Loss: A Family’s Heartfelt Journey with Gilchrist
In the quiet solemnity that accompanies the end of a life well-lived, many caregivers find themselves balancing the dual roles of caretaker and loved one....
A Century of Service: A Veteran’s Final Salute
Gilchrist recently had the honor of celebrating one of its own heroes, Ernest Briggs. On July 2, 2024, Ernest, a 102-year-old Navy veteran, was given...
The Silver Lining Sisters: Finding Hope and Healing Through Shared Grief
Grief is a profoundly personal experience, often leaving individuals feeling isolated and overwhelmed. However, for a special group of women who met in a six-week...
Unlock Your Potential: Your Next Career Opportunity Awaits!
Unlock Your Potential: Your Next Career Opportunity Awaits! Join us in person on Monday, September 9, 20242:00 pm – 5:00 pm Gilchrist Center Baltimore1060 E...