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What It’s Like to Be a Hospice Child Life Specialist
As a hospice child life specialist, I work with seriously ill children, their siblings or any other young people impacted by a child’s illness and...
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Scentsy Buddies Donated to Gilchrist Kids Patients
Samantha Burley has made a big impact on the lives of our Gilchrist Kids families in a very short time by having Scentsy Buddies donated...
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The Power of a Smile
A smile can tell worlds about a person’s state of mind. Smiles communicate joy, hope and general well-being. In one sense, the job of a...
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Honoring Compassionate Caregivers at Gilchrist
Honoring Compassionate Caregivers at Gilchrist Gilchrist is well known for compassionate caregivers. Each year, exceptional Gilchrist and GBMC staff and volunteers are honored with the...
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Gilchrist Kids: Age is Just a Number
“So, you must LOVE kids, right?” This is a common question I hear when describing my work as a Gilchrist Kids pediatric and perinatal hospice...
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Pediatric Hospice: The Unknown Road Ahead
The first time Joan Garlow walked through the doors of Gilchrist Center in search of information on pediatric hospice care, she broke into sobs and...
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Finding the Good Days: Pediatric Cancer
A diagnosis of pediatric cancer is a devastating blow to children and their families. Fortunately, pediatric cancer treatment has come a long way in the...
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Giving Children Control in Their Care Choices
Families facing a terminal prognosis for their child are faced with an impossible choice: to continue treatments—grasping at any hope for a cure even when...