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.
Honoring Her Parents Through Giving: Marilee 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...
Finding Strength in the Unknown: A Family’s Journey with Gilchrist Kids
At Gilchrist, every family’s story is unique, but some redefine what it means to love and persevere through the unimaginable. For Trent and Beth Machner,...
Sharing the Gift of Music: Meet Volunteer Delia Zielinski
At Hospice of Washington County, volunteers bring compassion and creativity to patients and families in countless ways. For Delia Zielinski, a lifelong musician, her calling...
The Heart of Compassion: What It Means to Be a Hospice Aide
At the core of every patient’s hospice experience is a person whose care, presence, and compassion make each day a little brighter: the hospice aide....
WWII Army Veteran Andy Bonthron Honored with Salute to Service
Gilchrist recently had the privilege of honoring World War II veteran Andy Bonthron with a Salute to Service tribute. Surrounded by family and friends, Andy...
Dignity Through Dialogue: The Power of Talking About Medications
October is Talk About Your Medicines Month, a national campaign dedicated to fostering clearer communication around medications—including prescription, over-the-counter (OTCs) drugs, and supplements. At Gilchrist,...
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...
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,...
Finding Purpose Through Poetry: William Winkelman’s Story
At Gilchrist, every patient’s journey is shaped by resilience, love, and the support they receive along the way. For palliative care patient William Winkelman, that...
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...