Create Your Legacy with a Planned Gift
Supporting Exceptional Hospice Care Every year, sometimes twice a year, Martha Chestem was able to create her legacy through her contributions to Gilchrist. For over...
Sacred Moments: When There Are No Words to Comfort, Silence Is Enough
When I get the call that a pediatric hospice patient has died, it’s never an easy moment. No matter how many times it happens, sadness...
“Someday, We’ll Meet Again”
Honoring a patient’s choice to share their experience with others. It comes as no surprise that, when we hear music—good music, familiar music, music that is relatable, we...
Why I Support Gilchrist’s Taste of Howard County
It is my honor to support Gilchrist’s 2019 Taste of Howard County this year as event co-chair. As President and co-owner of the Harry H....
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...
Celebrating National Dog Day the Gilchrist Way
National Dog Day is Monday, August 26, 2019, and according to nationaldogday.com, it “honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us...
Gilchrist Nurse Helpline: 24/7 Support for Caregivers
If your loved one receives care from Gilchrist, our Nurse Helpline provides support for caregivers — even in the middle of the night and weekends....
Palliative Care Myths and Facts
The term “palliative care” is often misunderstood. Unfortunately, these misconceptions can keep people from realizing all the benefits it can offer. People may assume it...
Comparing Quality Between Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Facilities
The Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) Sub-Acute Unit, staffed by Gilchrist, is a 27-bed unit licensed as a skilled nursing facility. The unit serves patients...
Care Navigators: Helping You Find the Right Care for a Loved One with Serious Illness
Care Navigators: Helping You Find the Right Care for a Loved One with Serious Illness Need help with a loved one who is seriously ill?...