The Gilchrist Blog
The goal of our blog is to provide you with comprehensive and inspiring information about issues that are important to our continuum of care. We also share the latest news about Gilchrist, highlight our work in the community, promote upcoming events, provide program-specific information and offer ways you can help – either by volunteering or fundraising.
Support Hospice in Tanzania by Purchasing Handmade Jewelry, Art and More
Support Hospice in Tanzania by Purchasing Handmade Jewelry, Art and More Shoulder to shoulder—or bega kwa bega, in Swahili—is how we at Gilchrist approach our...
Taste is coming to you…VIRTUALLY!
During the COVID-19 crisis, Gilchrist continues to play a vital role in Howard County, as the number of area residents receiving hospice and elder medical...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Reflections from a Pediatric Hospice Nurse
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month—a time to recognize and honor the children who are battling cancer, the children who are survivors of cancer, and...
Chaplains: The Heart of Hospice Care
At the end of life, many people turn to spirituality or religion as they grapple with emotions and feelings about death and dying. Some may...
Using Oxygen Safely at Home
While each of us breathes oxygen every day without thinking about it, those with lung disease or other serious illnesses may have difficulty getting enough...
Answers When You Need Them
Before coming to Gilchrist, Debbie Dasher’s experience with the healthcare system was harrowing. After a surgery to remove a tumor on her lung, doctors said...
New Gilchrist Grief Facebook Group
For many of us, our use of social media during the COVID-19 pandemic has changed from a guilty pleasure to more of a survival tool....
People With Serious Illness Need a Continuum of Care
The needs of older adults with serious illness are too often overlooked by the health care system. For many, comprehensive care for serious illness occurs...
Gilchrist Volunteers Find New Ways to Serve During the Pandemic
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of Gilchrist. They share the gifts of their time and talents every day to make a difference in...
Gilchrist Offers Help for Serious Illness at Every Stage
The diagnosis of a serious illness for you or a loved one can bring fear and uncertainty. You may be unsure about your options for...