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.
End-of-life Doulas Offer Compassion and Companionship for the Dying
Gilchrist’s end-of-life doulas are extraordinary individuals who graciously give their time to sit by the bedsides of patients as the end-of-life approaches. Doulas provide a...
The Healing Impact of Meditative Artwork in My Cancer Journey
“Have no expectations—just explore your creativity.” Dr. Delia Chiaramonte, Gilchrist’s Medical Director of Integrative and Palliative Medicine, expressed these encouraging words to me as part...
Baltimore City Pipe Band Surprises Patient Who Founded Their Band 55 Years Ago
For Gilchrist volunteer coordinator Lindsay Ellis, a favorite part of her job is arranging memorable experiences for patients that bring them joy. So when a...
Former WWII ‘Code Girl’ Honored for Service, Celebrates 100th Birthday
Gilchrist honored Joan Heslin Moore, 100, with a veteran salute tribute in July to thank her for her service as a lieutenant in the Navy’s...
Gilchrist Celebrates National Grateful Patient Day
September 7 is National Grateful Patient Day. Gilchrist is honored to receive words of gratitude from our patients and families every day. Some write letters...
Gilchrist Salutes the Oldest Living Navy Seal
Charles Gillet served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during both World War II and the Korean War. He took pride in...
Gilchrist Launches Advanced Cardiac Care Program
Heart disease is responsible for one in four deaths in the U.S. Yet many patients with end-stage heart disease don’t receive hospice or palliative care...
Bringing Hospice to Residential Care Communities
Providing hospice care is one of the most rewarding roles in health care. Gilchrist teams that work in Residential Community Care (RCC) settings provide care...
Gilchrist Integrative and Palliative Medicine: Using Our Toolbox to Enhance Well-being
Gilchrist’s Integrative and Palliative Medicine team focuses on the mind-body care of patients with serious illness and their families, using all the “tools” that work....
Spotlight on Gilchrist Ambassadors
Gilchrist is fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteer Ambassadors whose sole mission is to educate the community about end-of-life care issues and the...