A Full-Circle Journey: From Gilchrist Volunteer to Geriatric Care Patient
For 15 years, Elaine Gardner gave her time, compassion, and unmistakable sense of humor to Gilchrist patients and families. Today, at age 90, she is...
A Daughter’s Promise: Finding Hope After Loss Through Gilchrist’s Grief Program
At Gilchrist, our care for families doesn’t end when a loved one dies. Through individual counseling, grief workshops, support groups, and remembrance events, we continue...
Air Force Veteran John “Rusty” Porter: A Life of Service on the Ground and in the Skies
John “Rusty” Porter lived a life defined by service, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to his country and community. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on December...
Thirty Years of Compassion: How Gilchrist Center Towson Helped Joyce Live Her Final Moments with Peace
Thirty years ago, Gilchrist Center Towson opened its doors with a simple but profound purpose: to ensure that no one facing the end of life...
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...
