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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.
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Honoring Nurses on National Nurses Week
Honoring Nurses on National Nurses Week Every year, the American Nurses Association designates May 6 through 12 as National Nurses Week to honor the strength, dedication and...
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Continuum of Care for Seniors at Home Is a Treasured Gift
Continuum of Care for Seniors at Home Is a Treasured Gift Lucy Muffoletto was intensely independent her entire life. But in her late 60s, her...
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Healthcare Decisions Day: Start the Conversation
Healthcare Decisions Day: Start the Conversation by Mary Onderdonk, DNP, AGNP-BC April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. Thinking through your healthcare wishes and documenting...
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The Sacred Role of an End-of-life Doula
The Sacred Role of an End-of-life Doula Just as birthing doulas offer help to laboring mothers, end-of-life doulas comfort and provide support to individuals on...
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Helping and Understanding Someone Who is Grieving
Helping and Understanding Someone Who is Grieving; By: Dawn Tippett, LCSW-C, CT I have worked with many bereaved clients in my 19 years at Gilchrist....
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Child Life Month: What Do Hospice Child Life Specialists Do?
March is Child Life Month, a time to celebrate the important work of child life professionals. Child life is an important component of Gilchrist’s work with patients and families. Children process experiences much differently...
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Social Work Month: Social Workers Play an Important Role in End-of-life Care
Social Work Month: Social Workers Play an Important Role in End-of-life Care March is Social Work Month—the perfect opportunity to spotlight the essential role of...
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Providing LGBTQ+ Inclusive Hospice Care
Providing LGBTQ+ Inclusive Hospice Care March 21 to 25 is LGBTQ Health Awareness Week—a time to bring attention to discrimination and health disparities for people...
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Celebrating the Women in Our Lives During Women’s History Month
Celebrating the Women in Our Lives During Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the many ways women...
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The Wonderful Gift Gilchrist Gave My Friend
The Wonderful Gift Gilchrist Gave My Friend At Gilchrist, we often receive letters expressing gratitude for the care we provided to a loved one. Every...