From Hospice Aide to Social Work Intern: Meet Crystal King
For Crystal King, hospice care isn’t just a job—it’s a calling rooted in personal experience and fueled by determination to grow. Today, she serves as...
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...
Unsung Heroes of Hospice: The People Behind the Scenes at Gilchrist
When most people think of hospice care, they picture nurses, aides, and counselors at the bedside, offering compassion and comfort to patients and their families....
Healing Energy in Hospice: How Reiki Volunteers Are Bringing Comfort to Gilchrist Patients
When patients at Gilchrist Center Howard County, in their homes, or in senior living communities receive a visit from Cliff Garratt, they’re often met with...
The Rewards of Working at Gilchrist: Stories from Gilchrist Staff
At Gilchrist, a career is more than a job—it’s a calling to walk alongside patients and families during some of life’s most important moments. While...
How Hospice Teams Collaborate to Deliver Compassionate Care
When someone you love is receiving hospice care, you want to know they are in the best possible hands. At Gilchrist, patients and families are...
Give Everyone Their Roses Now: Finding Beauty at the End of Life
“You’ve gotta give everyone their roses now. Don’t wait until later.”— Gilchrist Hospice Patient, 87 years old When people hear that Chelsea Rubin is a...
Gilchrist’s Access Department: Your First Step in Finding Care and Support
For many, the word hospice can bring up feelings of fear, uncertainty, and even reluctance. Misunderstandings about what hospice care truly is—who it helps, when...
A Day in the Life of a Home Care Nurse at Gilchrist
When most people think of Gilchrist, they picture its three hospice centers, providing end-of-life care in a warm and supportive setting. What many don’t realize,...
Training with Purpose: How Gilchrist Prepares Its Staff to Provide Exceptional Hospice Care
At Gilchrist, providing compassionate, high-quality hospice and palliative care begins with a strong foundation in education and training. Every staff member, from nurses and physicians...