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.
The Enduring Impact of a Volunteer: Marjorie Oakey’s 30 Years at Gilchrist
The Enduring Impact of a Volunteer: Marjorie Oakey’s 30 Years at Gilchrist Marjorie Oakey, a steadfast advocate, stands in the heart of Gilchrist’s remarkable volunteer...
Harmony in Healing: The Transformative Power of Gilchrist’s Music Therapy Program
Harmony in Healing: The Transformative Power of Gilchrist’s Music Therapy Program Lacy Kidwell, Gilchrist’s first board-certified music therapist (MT-BC), pioneered its music therapy program nearly...
Navigating Grief with Compassion: Recognizing Our Gilchrist Counselors
Navigating Grief with Compassion: Recognizing Our Gilchrist Counselors In the heart of every loss lies a unique journey of grief and healing. At Gilchrist, we...
From Baltimore to Texas: Gilchrist’s Inspiring Salute to Service Program
From Baltimore to Texas: Gilchrist’s Inspiring Salute to Service Program Over the last year, Michele Houck has undertaken an incredible journey, laying the foundation for...
The Journey of Love from Nurse to Foster Parent
The Journey of Love from Nurse to Foster Parent March is Child Life Month, a time to recognize the impact child life specialists have on...
A Final Salute: Honoring Our Veterans Through Gilchrist Tributes
A Final Salute: Honoring Our Veterans Through Gilchrist Tributes Gilchrist Salute to Service Tributes are ceremonies hosted by volunteer veterans, to honor seriously ill or...
When Hospice Becomes Home: A Gilchrist Manager’s Personal Journey
When Hospice Becomes Home: A Gilchrist Manager’s Personal Journey With a career spanning 27 years at Gilchrist, where she now serves as the Inpatient Business...
Black History Month: Spotlight on Gilchrist’s Employees
Black History Month: Spotlight on Gilchrist’s Employees This Black History Month, join us in celebrating the outstanding contributions of our Black professionals throughout Gilchrist’s 30...
Patient Recognition Week
Patient Recognition Week At Gilchrist, Patient Recognition Week is a time when we pause, reflect, and celebrate the heart and soul of our mission—our patients....
Navigating Your Future: The Essential Guide to Advance Care Planning
Navigating Your Future: The Essential Guide to Advance Care Planning Advance care planning is not just about making plans for the future; it’s about taking...