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.
‘Namaste’ On World Diversity Day
Namaste (Nah-mas-tay) My soul honors your soul.I honor the place in you wherethe entire universe resides.I honor the light, love, truth,beauty, and peace within you,because...
Gilchrist Celebrates Exceptional Nurses During National Nurses Week
Each year, National Nurses Week, May 6-12, honors all those exceptional nurses who serve as living legacies of Florence Nightingale’s groundbreaking work to transform nursing...
Gilchrist Named Great Place to Work
A Great Place To Work Gilchrist was certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. Gilchrist earned this credential...
What I Learned About Death and Loss During My Gilchrist Internship
Before I became a grief counseling intern at Gilchrist, I felt well prepared to address the diverse range of concerns that were introduced by my...
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...