The Gilchrist Blog
A Weekly Update
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.
Gilchrist Nurses Among Baltimore’s Best
Gilchrist nurses Karen Bartosz and Renee Ennis were named Top Nurses in Baltimore magazine’s 2018 “Excellence in Nursing” issue. A panel of experienced nurse advisors sifted through...
National Volunteer Week: Recognizing Gilchrist Volunteers
Every day, I work with volunteers who selflessly give of themselves to support families when they are at their most vulnerable. Many of Gilchrist’s volunteers...
Does Comfort Mean Giving Up Treatment?
You may have read in the news that former First Lady Barbara Bush decided to forego medical treatment in favor of comfort care. But some...
National Healthcare Decisions Day
Just when you thought you’d met your most important deadline for April 16, I’m here to tell you about another one: National Healthcare Decisions Day,...
Reflecting on Counseling Awareness Month
April begs us to notice the arrival of spring—the usual rains that fall, and the flowers that shoot up through the softening ground. For me...
Spring Jazz Brunch: A Delightful Way to Spend a Sunday Morning
Enjoy a delicious brunch and relaxing jazz music against the backdrop of breathtaking views—all while supporting Gilchrist Center Baltimore. What a great way to spend...
Caring for an Elderly Parent? How a Geriatric Consultation Can Help
As people age, finding coordinated medical care can be difficult. It’s not uncommon for an elderly adult to be prescribed multiple medications and treatments by...
Comfort and Encouragement for Grieving Mothers
Over my years as a clinical grief counselor I have facilitated many offerings from our Grief Counseling program. While I have enjoyed them all—each for...
Operation Gratitude: Bringing Healing to Veterans
Gilchrist recognizes that veterans have unique needs at the end of life. Our We Honor Veterans initiatives are designed to meet these needs and to...
Being a Gilchrist Social Worker
Each March during National Social Work Month, I get to consider: What does it mean to be a social worker at Gilchrist hospice? I know...