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Care and Support at Every Stage of Serious Illness
Geriatric
Care
A specialized field of medicine focused on the unique physical, psychological, social, and functional needs of older adults, enhancing their quality of life, independence, and health outcomes through an interdisciplinary approach.
Palliative Care
Focused on relieving symptoms like pain, nausea, and stress associated with serious illnesses, our program helps patients and families understand treatment options, make informed decisions, and improve quality of life.
Hospice
Care
For individuals in the final stages of advanced illness, hospice focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. It provides 24/7 support, managing symptoms and addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
We Are More Than Hospice
You may know Gilchrist best for the care we provide people near the end of life. But we offer so much more than hospice. Today’s Gilchrist extends services to individuals with serious illness who need our care and support well in advance of hospice care. We also provide counseling and support before and after the loss of a loved one.
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Working at Gilchrist is more than just a job. It’s also a chance to make a difference. Therefore, we ask you to join us in our mission to provide quality, compassionate care, counseling and support to people at every stage of serious illness, so they may live life to the fullest.
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- 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 social work intern at… Read more: From Hospice Aide to Social Work Intern: Meet Crystal King - 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, 1935, in Philadelphia, Edward—known affectionately… Read more: A Life of Love, Family, and Service: Remembering Edward James Cody, Sr. - 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 support has been constant—from the… Read more: Finding Purpose Through Poetry: William Winkelman’s Story