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 Heart of Compassion: What It Means to Be a Hospice Aide
At the core of every patient’s hospice experience is a person whose care, presence, and compassion make each day a little brighter: the hospice aide....
WWII Army Veteran Andy Bonthron Honored with Salute to Service
Gilchrist recently had the privilege of honoring World War II veteran Andy Bonthron with a Salute to Service tribute. Surrounded by family and friends, Andy...
Dignity Through Dialogue: The Power of Talking About Medications
October is Talk About Your Medicines Month, a national campaign dedicated to fostering clearer communication around medications—including prescription, over-the-counter (OTCs) drugs, and supplements. At Gilchrist,...
From Hospice Aide to Social Work Intern: Meet Crystal King
For Crystal King, hospice care isn’t just a job—it’s a calling rooted in personal experience and fueled by determination to grow. Today, she serves as...
A Life of Love, Family, and Service: Remembering Edward James Cody, Sr.
A Devoted Father, Grandfather, and Partner Few lives shine with as much love and devotion as that of Edward James Cody, Sr. Born June 23,...
Finding Purpose Through Poetry: William Winkelman’s Story
At Gilchrist, every patient’s journey is shaped by resilience, love, and the support they receive along the way. For palliative care patient William Winkelman, that...
Building Trust, Strengthening Community: Gilchrist’s Collaborations with Local Organizations
At Gilchrist, care extends beyond the bedside. As Maryland’s leading nonprofit provider of serious illness and end-of-life care, Gilchrist understands that supporting patients and families...
A Calling to Care: Meet Camryn Row, New Nurse at Hospice of Washington County
At just 20 years old, Camryn Row is already following her calling in one of the most meaningful areas of nursing—hospice care. This summer, she...
Celebrating a Century of Wisdom: National Centenarians’ Day
Every September 22, Gilchrist joins in honoring an extraordinary group of people—those who have lived for 100 years or more. National Centenarians’ Day shines a...
Honoring World Alzheimer’s Day: The Role of Hospice in Dementia Care
September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day, a time to raise awareness of the challenges faced by those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia—and...