Atomic Veteran Harold Dorin
Harold “Hal” Dorin has spent a lifetime serving others. From helping support the U.S. Navy’s Cold War operations to coaching youth sports, volunteering in his...
Fifteen Years of Compassion: Honoring the Purpose Behind Gilchrist Center Howard County
When Gilchrist Center Howard County opened its doors in Columbia in 2011, it represented the culmination of decades of hospice care in Howard County. The...
A Life in Motion: Honoring Mary Lee and the Care That Carried Her Family Through
When Jazzmen Lee-Johnson talks about her mother, Mary Denise Lee, her voice carries both pride and awe. “She was super creative, super sharp, and incredibly...
A Lifetime in Music: How Gilchrist’s Music Therapy Helps Mary Austin Stay Connected to What She Loves
At 90 years old, Mary Austin still lights up when music fills the room. Whether she’s softly singing along to a familiar hymn, reminiscing about...
A Life of Service and History: Honoring Coast Guard Veteran David Pearson
At Gilchrist, we have the privilege of caring for individuals whose lives tell remarkable stories—stories of service, love, and moments that have shaped history itself....
What I Wish I Knew About Hospice Sooner
For many families, hospice is something you don’t think about until you have to—and by then, everything feels urgent, overwhelming, and unfamiliar. At Gilchrist, we...
Gotta Go Forward: Jim Morgan’s Journey of Love, Grit, and Giving
When James “Jim” Morgan talks about his life, he begins where it matters most—with Bernice. They met as teenagers in Baltimore; he was sixteen, she...
Reconnecting Through Hospice: In the End, Love Answered
In hospice, moments of connection can happen when you least expect them. A familiar song, a shared memory, or even a simple phone call can...
Honoring Her Parents Through Giving: Marliee Bowers’ 29 Year Commitment to Gilchrist
For nearly three decades, Marilee Bowers has faithfully supported Gilchrist. Her dedication is rooted in a deeply personal story—one that began with the care her...
A Life of Love, Family, and Service: Remembering Edward James Cody, Sr.
A Devoted Father, Grandfather, and Partner Few lives shine with as much love and devotion as that of Edward James Cody, Sr. Born June 23,...
