Building Trust, Strengthening Community: Gilchrist’s Collaborations with Local Organizations
At Gilchrist, care extends beyond the bedside. As Maryland’s leading nonprofit provider of serious illness and end-of-life care, Gilchrist understands that supporting patients and families...
Celebrating a Century of Wisdom: National Centenarians’ Day
Every September 22, Gilchrist joins in honoring an extraordinary group of people—those who have lived for 100 years or more. National Centenarians’ Day shines a...
Honoring World Alzheimer’s Day: The Role of Hospice in Dementia Care
September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day, a time to raise awareness of the challenges faced by those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia—and...
Celebrating 45 Years of Hospice of Washington County: A Legacy of Compassionate Care
Hospice of Washington County has been a pillar of comfort, dignity, and compassionate end-of-life care for patients and their families throughout Washington County, Maryland, for...
Anticipatory Grief: Coping with Loss Before It Happens
Guidance for Families Grieving Before the Goodbye At Gilchrist, we often say that grief begins long before the last breath. For many families, the process...
How Technology Supports Patient Care at Gilchrist
From Electronic Records to AI-Driven Tools, Technology Enhances Compassionate Care At Gilchrist, our mission is to provide the highest quality hospice, palliative, and geriatric care,...
Gilchrist and Inova Partner to Bring Expert Hospice Care to Northern Virginia
Fairfax, VA – August 6, 2025 – Inova, Northern Virginia’s premier nonprofit healthcare system, and Gilchrist, Maryland’s leading nonprofit provider of geriatric, palliative, and hospice...
Honoring Loved Ones, Supporting Compassionate Care: Gilchrist’s Garden & Tribute Walls
In all of Gilchrist’s three care centers, special spaces have been created to honor the lives of loved ones while helping ensure others receive the...
August Is Make-A-Will Month
Each August, individuals and families across the country are encouraged to take an important step for their future and their loved ones by creating or...
Finding Meaning After Loss: Grief Workshops at Gilchrist
At Gilchrist, grief support doesn’t end when a loved one passes—it evolves into a journey of healing. Through individual counseling, support groups, and creative workshops,...