Good news, the deadline has been extended! Wednesday, October 7 is the last day to reserve your VIP wine tasting experience that is a part of this year’s virtual Taste of Howard County. Chef Thomas Zippelli of Turn House invites you to be a part of this one of a kind event! Reserve your VIP experience or your FREE general admission by visiting www.gilchristcares.org/Taste
Rick Sullivan, Gilchrist We Honor Veteran Volunteer, shares his #IHopeWeRemember reflection.
Don’t forget! Thursday, October 1 is the last day to reserve your VIP wine tasting experience hosted by Joe Barbera of AIDA Bistro by visiting www.gilchristcares.org/Taste.
Each VIP package serves 4 people and costs $150. Pick up your wine at AIDA Bistro on October 16 or 17 and then tune in on October 18 to join the LIVE interactive wine tasting prior to the virtual Taste of Howard County event! Joe will host attendees through the tasting and will provide an interesting in-depth journey about each of 3 wines.
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Our partners in Tanzania rely on us, and they need us now more than ever. They are coping with unimaginable hardships. This year, we are falling short of the $74,000 we need to fund their bare-bones program. Find out how you can help: https://gilchristcares.org/support-hospice-tanzania/
Gilchrist is committed to building an exemplary people-centered community that respects and embraces the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion and other differences. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council will be increasing our efforts to educate and engage employees in diversity-related issues. We will also be launching a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion newsletter, which will be emailed to all employees.
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The Taste of Howard County silent auction is open for bidding! Jewelry, vacation homes, fine wine & more! Visit www.GilchristTaste.givesmart.com and click “View Auction Items” to browse and bid. The auction will close at 8 p.m. on 10/18, following the virtual Taste of Howard County event.
Today is World Hospice & Palliative Care Day! Thank you to all Gilchrist staff and volunteers for your compassion and dedication to our patients and families, today and every day. #WHPCDay20
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Today is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. We celebrate all hospice and palliative care providers ensuring patients and families are treated with dignity, respect, and comfort. #MyCareMyComfort #WHPCDay20
Amanda Jaska, Gilchrist Grief Counselor, shares her #IHopeWeRemember reflection.
Gilchrist recently granted a hospice patient and veteran one final wish. Read this touching blog: https://gilchristcares.org/one-final-wish/
TODAY IS THE DAY! Taste of Howard County is coming to you...VIRTUALLY!
Click here to watch the live stream on Sunday, 10/18 at 6 p.m.:
http://e.givesmart.com/events/hVV/page/GilchristTaste/
Gilchrist's amazing volunteers have made over 4,000 masks for our patients' families, using their own supplies. We are asking for donations of fabric, elastic, or gift cards to stores like Michael's or JoAnn Fabric to help our volunteers...now through October 31. You can even place an online order to these stores or Amazon and have them shipped to Gilchrist.
Donations can be dropped off/shipped to: Attn: Volunteer Office, 11311 McCormick Rd, Ste. 100, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
Questions? Email gilchrist_info@gilchristcares.org
Melissa McDavid, Gilchrist Home Care Nurse - Clinical Lead, shares her #IHopeWeRemember reflection.
Grief is a universal experience that we all share. Many of us have been touched by grief ourselves, and we know how painful it can be. As a good friend or loved one, we want to protect, support and care for the people in our lives. When we see a grieving friend, it is natural to want to help. But it is important to remember that the way we connect can be helpful or harmful, depending on how we engage. Read how you can support a grieving friend: https://gilchristcares.org/grieving-friend/
Working at Gilchrist is more than just a job. It’s a chance to make a difference.
Gilchrist is a nationally recognized, nonprofit leader in serious illness and end-of-life care. We provide counseling, support, and care to people at every stage of serious illness, so they may live life to the fullest. Our staff is highly dedicated to the work we do and we are deeply committed to their needs as well. As such, we have received a Great Place To Work award for three years in a row.
Join us in our mission and start your Gilchrist career today. We are especially looking for home care nurses. If you or anyone you know would like to be a part of the Gilchrist team, apply today: https://gilchristcares.org/about/careers/quick-apply/
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Wilmina Sydnor, Gilchrist volunteer, shares her #IHopeWeRemember reflection.
Understanding the benefits of early palliative care requires understanding palliative care in general. Palliative care is not a single service but rather a philosophy of care focused on comfort and symptom management.
There is a myth that palliative care is the same as hospice care. This is far from true. Palliative care encompasses hospice care, but hospice care is only a small slice of the palliative pie. Hospice care starts when all other options have been exhausted, and a cure is no longer possible.
https://gilchristcares.org/benefits-early-palliative-care/
Spiritual/Pastoral Care Week (October 25 - 31) is a time to honor and recognize the important work of spiritual caregivers. One Gilchrist chaplain shares a recent experience.
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Congratulations to Lisa Yost, our latest Caught You Caring Winner!
Nominated by Kimberlee Kahl, We Honor Veterans Coordinator, Kim says, "In the past few months during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa has continued to be a huge support to the We Honor Veterans Program and the veterans receiving Gilchrist's care. She continues to make requests for the Salute to Service Tributes even though it takes more creativity and strategies which now include Zoom and FaceTime. She didn’t want our veterans to miss out being honored due to the changes in visitation. So along with our veteran volunteers, Lisa mastered the new process and continues to make sure the veterans and their families are honored. We have received very moving notes of thanks from families who have received this tribute for their loved one. The We Honor Veterans Program feels very lucky to have Lisa on our team.”
Today is #SocialMediaActionDay which brings #HospiceAwareness during #HospiceMonth. Hospice care is not just for a patient’s final days. The earlier hospice is started, the more time a family has to connect with the hospice team and receive valuable help and support—creating a richer experience for everyone involved.
#hapc #hapcFacesofCaring #MoreTime
Watch Tracie Schwoyer-Morgan, Manager of Integrative and Palliative Medicine at Gilchrist, as she explains the difference between hospice and palliative care during an interview on FOX45's Monday Morning House Call: https://foxbaltimore.com/morning/monday-morning-house-call-hospice-care-palliative-care
Gilchrist takes on her mother’s medical care, so Carol can focus on just being a daughter and sharing treasured moments again. Read how she now has #MoreTime for treasured moments: https://gilchristcares.org/moments/
We would like to announce Gilchrist's new Quality Board Member, Olakorede “Ola” Akintelure. Ola is a healthcare professional with an educational background and training in social sciences and healthcare management. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice Policy from Creighton University and received her Master of Health Administration from The George Washington University.
The role of the Quality Committee is to evaluate and make recommendations regarding improvement in the quality of care provided to Gilchrist's patients. The Board Quality Committee recommends annual quality and safety goals to the Board of Directors and monitors the achievement of these goals and promotes a culture of safety throughout the organization.
Join us in welcoming Ola to the Gilchrist family!
"We at Gilchrist often hear from families: ‘I wish we had called you sooner.’ While it’s true that more and more people are taking advantage of hospice and palliative care, too many wait until the final days of life. During National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, it’s important to raise awareness that the earlier a person begins hospice and palliative care, the more they can benefit. Most people wish to spend their final months of life at home with family focusing on quality of life rather than enduring difficult trips to emergency rooms and medical appointments. Hospice and palliative care can help them achieve these goals and live as fully as possible."
During #HospiceMonth and #PalliativeMonth we hope to raise #awareness by dispelling common myths about these types of care programs. Learn more: https://gilchristcares.org/palliative-care-myths-facts/
During #HospiceMonth and #PalliativeMonth we hope to raise #awareness by dispelling common myths about these types of care programs. Learn more: https://gilchristcares.org/palliative-care-myths-facts/
As the nation honors American heroes for their military service on #VeteransDay, November 11, Gilchrist staff and volunteers will celebrate with area residential care facility residents by screening a special Veterans Day video honoring all veterans.
Read our latest blog and watch the full video: http://www.gilchristcares.org/special-veterans-day-video
On this #VeteransDay, we want to share a wonderful story of how we are making every effort to still honor and respect veterans.
Due to the pandemic, the Gilchrist staff and veteran volunteers were unable to conduct a recent Salute to Service Tribute in person. That did not deter the Gilchrist team from working with the facility staff to find a way to safely honor this Vietnam Veteran. They arranged for the veteran to be brought to the window to see his family and Gilchrist volunteers in attendance, while the ceremony was conducted over the phone.
It was a meaningful and heartfelt tribute. The veteran was presented with a Gilchrist certificate of appreciation, a We Honor Veterans pin, a 50th Anniversary Vietnam Veterans pin, a thank you card from a student, and a handmade patriotic quilt. The team also presented his wife with a Proud Wife of a Veteran pin and a patriotic scarf. The SST concluded with a formal salute by the veteran volunteers.
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to raise awareness of this special kind of care. Look for our #HospiceMonth and #PalliativeMonth posts, where we highlight benefits of each...starting with our latest blog: https://gilchristcares.org/benefits-of-hospice/
Thank you to Avila Home Care for delivering some smiles and showing your support and appreciation to Gilchrist! Avila staff handed out delicious caramels during our weekly PPE pickup at our Hunt Valley office and comforting warm beverages to our inpatient center staff. Pictured here are Deloris Noble and Johnny Joyner. #ThankYou #DeliveringSmiles
It's not often we get to help celebrate a patient's 100th birthday, but with the help of niece, Joan Calloway, Gilchrist social worker Dawn Linthicum, chaplain Joao Teixeira and nurse Lauren Wilson got to do just that. In addition to a card from the team, each team member added to the celebration in touching ways - Dawn brought flowers in the patient's favorite colors, Joao brought balloons and Lauren brought a cake.
Several of patient Irene Forward's family members joined the celebration by walking past a window where Irene could see their smiles, waves, and other well-wishes.
When asked how she feels being 100, Irene said, "I feel wonderful. This means so much to me. Thank you for coming and celebrating."
During #HospiceMonth and #PalliativeMonth we hope to raise #awareness by dispelling common myths about these types of care programs. Learn more: https://gilchristcares.org/benefits-of-hospice/
GBMC - Greater Baltimore Medical Center has received the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, and Gilchrist is proud to be a part of the GBMC HealthCare System! GBMC President and CEO Dr. Chessare received a call directly from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross last week announcing the news. GBMC HealthCare is the only healthcare system in Maryland to ever receive the Baldrige Award and one of only 29 health care recipients in the United States in more than two decades of the award’s history.
Achieving the nation’s highest presidential honor for performance excellence is a testament to how well we approach our work, but our jobs are never complete. Along with GBMC, we will study the Baldrige feedback report, learn from it, and continuously improve for the good of our community.
Congratulations to Laurel Freeman who is our latest #CaughtYouCaring Winner! Laurel has been a clinical counselor and grief counselor for Gilchrist for 13 years and has been a key team member in a challenging situation involving a fractured family. She has been the advocate/communications channel between the hospice team and family and help avert further conflict during an emotional time for all.
Dr. Riley, Gilchrist's Chief Medical Officer worked closely with Laurel and said, "I have only the highest praise for the work that Laurel does and the work she did with this family and wish to recognize her for the work that is well above and beyond what is expected."
Thank you, Laurel!
During #HospiceMonth and #PalliativeMonth we hope to raise #awareness by dispelling common myths about these types of care programs. Learn more: https://gilchristcares.org/palliative-care-myths-facts/
Reserve your experience and purchase raffle tickets for this year’s Gilchrist Ball! We hope you will join us for this free, virtual event on December 5. Visit www.gilchristcares.org/gilchristball to learn more!
Did you know that November is National Family Caregivers Month? If you are a caregiver, you may not realize what day it is, let alone what month—especially during this pandemic.
We at Gilchrist understand how difficult caregiving can be. If there is one message caregivers should know, it is that self-care is NOT selfish.
https://gilchristcares.org/taking-time-for-yourself/
The ups and downs of grief can be rough terrain to navigate, even during normal times. When holidays, birthdays and anniversaries roll around, you may find yourself on shaky ground—especially if you are unable to gather with loved ones due to the pandemic. However, there are tangible things you can do to get through these special days and even seek comfort and meaning. Read more: https://gilchristcares.org/special-occasions-while-grieving/
Don't forget to tune into the live event THIS Saturday, December 5 at 7pm. Raffle ticket sales end Tuesday, December 8. http://www.gilchristcares.org/2020-Gilchrist-Ball-Live
#GivingTuesday is almost over. It's not too late to help us reach our goal to raise $5,000 for Gilchrist’s Music Therapy program. Please support the #powerofmusic: http://www.gilchristcares.org/2020GivingTuesday.
Today, December 1 is #GivingTuesday. Support the power of music with a gift to Gilchrist’s Music Therapy program. Even the tiniest of patients, like Shoshanna Adelaide Drinks, benefit from this special service, funded by contributions from the community.
Gilchrist Associate Clinical Director Gail Blackburn discusses the measures Gilchrist is taking to provide care while also addressing the social isolation of our patients in a recent interview on B'More Lifestyle. Watch now: https://gilchristcares.org/news/
Our latest Reflections newsletter is dedicated to the heroes of Gilchrist. In this issue, you’ll read about just a few of the many extraordinary staff who are answering the call during this pandemic. http://www.gilchristcares.org/newsletter
As the season for giving continues, we share a story from a grateful family member whose loved one was cared for by Gilchrist.
https://gilchristcares.org/season-for-giving/
Please join us virtually TONIGHT Saturday, December 5 at 7 p.m. for a wonderful night to remember, benefiting inpatient services at Gilchrist: http://www.gilchristcares.org/2020-Gilchrist-Ball-Live
One particular grief support group has created a long-lasting bond and one member, Beryl Rosenstein, shared his story in our latest blog: https://gilchristcares.org/grieving-process/
Congratulations to Gilchrist’s recent Peer-to-Peer Award Winner: George Robinson!
George is an Admissions Coordinator and was nominated by Mona Soliman:
"I don’t think anyone realizes how busy the weekend workload can be. Yet George handles whatever the day brings. He is always there to provide support to me and the triage team, which allows us to better serve our clients. He also communicates with families and referral sources under often stressful circumstances with compassion and understanding."
What an honor to be a part of the GBMC Healthcare System! Watch the congratulatory message below from Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, to GBMC on the recent Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
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December 19 at 9:18 AM ·
Thank you to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and member of the White House Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force, for sending us this message on our recent Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recognition. www.gbmc.org/baldrige
Signing up for our blog is easy. Reading our blogs, many of which are written by Gilchrist staff, is inspiring and heartwarming.
Subscribe here: http://www.gilchristcares.org/stay-connected
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Over three years ago, Gilchrist created our Care Navigation Center as part of our commitment to exemplary customer care. Our trained specialists take the time to understand your needs and so much more. Find out now:
https://gilchristcares.org/care-navigation-line/
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Our latest blog is a message from Gilchrist President Catherine Hamel where she discusses how "we are poised to emerge stronger than ever in 2021 as we continue our vital work."
https://gilchristcares.org/new-year-message-2021/
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Please join us in welcoming Jessica Gabbard, RN, BSN, MSN, CHPN, as Chief Clinical Officer. As part of Gilchrist’s executive management team, Jessica will lead hospice clinical operations and direct the clinical practice of Gilchrist’s programs and services.
She comes to Gilchrist with more than 10 years of experience in the hospice industry, holding multiple roles in clinical operations, strategic planning, quality improvement and nursing. Most recently, Jessica was the National Director of Hospice & Palliative Care Operations at Trinity Health at Home, in Livonia, Mich.
Learn more about Jessica's extensive accomplishments: https://gilchristcares.org/news/
In 2020, we in the United States faced unimaginable challenges wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. Yet in the midst of our own crisis, the generosity of Gilchrist’s staff, volunteers and community shone through. While supporting our own community, we still looked beyond our own concerns and continued to sustain Gilchrist’s hospice partner in Tanzania. Our support gave hope in Tanzania and allowed them to provide medical care, medication, food, emotional support and spiritual care to patients in the villages of northern Tanzania.
Read more: https://gilchristcares.org/a-new-year-of-hope-in-tanzania/
Our latest blog is a message from Gilchrist President Catherine Hamel where she discusses how "we are poised to emerge stronger than ever in 2021 as we continue our vital work."
https://gilchristcares.org/new-year-message-2021/
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Please join us in welcoming Jessica Gabbard, RN, BSN, MSN, CHPN, as Chief Clinical Officer. As part of Gilchrist’s executive management team, Jessica will lead hospice clinical operations and direct the clinical practice of Gilchrist’s programs and services.
She comes to Gilchrist with more than 10 years of experience in the hospice industry, holding multiple roles in clinical operations, strategic planning, quality improvement and nursing. Most recently, Jessica was the National Director of Hospice & Palliative Care Operations at Trinity Health at Home, in Livonia, Mich.
Learn more about Jessica's extensive accomplishments: https://gilchristcares.org/news/
Gilchrist Center Baltimore Featured in the Baltimore Sun
Gilchrist was featured prominently in the Baltimore Sun this past Sunday. Sun columnist Jacques Kelly profiled Gilchrist’s 22-bed hospice center now being completed on the former grounds of Memorial Stadium. The story quotes Cathy Hamel, president of Gilchrist, and details plans for the new Gilchrist Center Baltimore as well as the history of the Joseph Richey House and Dr. Bob’s Place, which provided pediatric hospice care.
Read the article: http://www.gilchristcares.org/news
The GBMC Sub-acute Unit, with medical care provided by Gilchrist, once again received the highest possible rating on U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 list of the Best Nursing Homes, released in October. The report ranks nursing facilities nationwide on a 1-to-5 rating scale, based on evaluations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, considering 10 quality measures focusing on factors like patient care and safety outcomes, staffing data and health inspection reports. This year, the nursing home profile pages were updated to include a patient safety summary that reflects COVID-19 data alongside other measurements of safety. U.S. News rated over 15,000 nursing homes to come up with the list. The Sub-acute Unit, located at GBMC, is a 27-bed unit licensed as a skilled nursing facility. It serves patients who need short-term rehabilitation following a hospitalization, with the goal of returning to their prior level of function and independence.
Catch up on all our latest news: https://gilchristcares.org/news/
In 2020, we in the United States faced unimaginable challenges wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. Yet in the midst of our own crisis, the generosity of Gilchrist’s staff, volunteers and community shone through. While supporting our own community, we still looked beyond our own concerns and continued to sustain Gilchrist’s hospice partner in Tanzania. Our support gave hope in Tanzania and allowed them to provide medical care, medication, food, emotional support and spiritual care to patients in the villages of northern Tanzania.
Read more: https://gilchristcares.org/a-new-year-of-hope-in-tanzania/
Our latest blog is a message from Gilchrist President Catherine Hamel where she discusses how "we are poised to emerge stronger than ever in 2021 as we continue our vital work."
https://gilchristcares.org/new-year-message-2021/
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Congratulations to Gilchrist’s Wayman Scott, who is the winner of the GBMC Spirit of King Award. The award recognizes an individual who embodies the spirit and life's work of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for their service in the local community. As part of the award recognition, a donation of $500 will be given in Wayman's name to a charity or nonprofit he works with.
Wayman’s commitment, dedication and service to the community truly represent what the award is about. Wayman is a true advocate for others, has taken risks for issues and concerns that are greater than self, and his work has contributed to creating a more inclusive environment. The community service that Wayman performs, the impact of his volunteer work, his special leadership qualities, and the resourcefulness Wayman demonstrates made him the nominee of choice.
Congratulations also to Gilchrist's Tyra Curly and Eyerusalem Hagos, who were also nominated. There were 8 nominations in total.
WWII Veteran Salute
Robert E. English joined the Navy in 1942 and served as a Gunner’s Mate in the South Pacific during WWII on both LSM and LCT ships. Upon his passing, he was interred on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. Nine Gilchrist veteran volunteers honored the four year military service of Mr. English with an opening prayer, Veterans Day reading, presentation of a certificate and We Honor Veterans pin, and a special closing reading of a poem for departed sailors entitled “When the Last Hand Comes Aboard”. The veterans concluded their part of the service with a final salute.
COVID-19 vaccines are approved by America’s leading medical experts and are highly effective at preventing COVID-19 illness. Getting vaccinated is critical to keeping you, your family, your friends, and your community healthy and safe. We encourage Gilchrist hospice patients who can get to a vaccination site to schedule an appointment and receive the vaccine when they are eligible. If you have elderly loved ones, friends, or neighbors, encourage them to get vaccinated and help them make a plan.
Read more: https://gilchristcares.org/covid-19-vaccinations-in-maryland/
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Congratulations to Catherine Hamel on her promotion to GBMC Executive Vice President of Continuing Care. She will continue her role as President of Gilchrist.
Read the press release: https://gilchristcares.org/news/
Gilchrist Center Baltimore Featured in the Baltimore Sun
Gilchrist was featured prominently in the Baltimore Sun this past Sunday. Sun columnist Jacques Kelly profiled Gilchrist’s 22-bed hospice center now being completed on the former grounds of Memorial Stadium. The story quotes Cathy Hamel, president of Gilchrist, and details plans for the new Gilchrist Center Baltimore as well as the history of the Joseph Richey House and Dr. Bob’s Place, which provided pediatric hospice care.
Read the article: http://www.gilchristcares.org/news
Become a Gilchrist nurse! We offer nurses a variety of shifts and locations and are looking for home hospice nurses, inpatient unit work (day and evening shifts), special evening and weekend home care, admission nurses and hospital liaisons. To apply, visit our careers page and complete the quick apply form: https://gilchristcares.org/quick-apply/
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2020’s music therapy event – All You Need Is Love was sold out to rave reviews. Join us for this year's virtual event on Saturday, February 27, for another fabulous evening with great stories and musical performances. Registration is free and all donations received will benefit the Music Therapy program at Gilchrist.
To register for the virtual event visit gilchristcares.org/allyouneedislove
Please join us for Gilchrist’s Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Virtual Celebration on March 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. This celebration is one of the many ways Gilchrist recognizes the unique needs of veterans and thanks them for their sacrifice and service to our country. Learn more and register for the virtual event: https://gilchristcares.org/welcome-home-vietnam-veterans-day-virtual-celebration/
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2020 was a year like no other. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, our healthcare heroes remain dedicated, compassionate, and fearless in caring for our patients and the community. We are incredibly grateful for all who have stepped up to go above and beyond their usual job responsibilities during these trying times.
We invite you to nominate someone working or volunteering at GBMC HealthCare who demonstrates compassionate caregiving. Anyone within the GBMC HealthCare System (GBMC, GBMC Health Partners, Gilchrist) is eligible to be recognized — physician, nurse, coworker, EVS staff, leader, volunteer (clinical or non-clinical). Click the link below to submit a nomination.
www.gbmc.org/caregiver-award
Congratulations to Gilchrist’s Wayman Scott, who is the winner of the GBMC Spirit of King Award. The award recognizes an individual who embodies the spirit and life's work of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for their service in the local community. As part of the award recognition, a donation of $500 will be given in Wayman's name to a charity or nonprofit he works with.
Wayman’s commitment, dedication and service to the community truly represent what the award is about. Wayman is a true advocate for others, has taken risks for issues and concerns that are greater than self, and his work has contributed to creating a more inclusive environment. The community service that Wayman performs, the impact of his volunteer work, his special leadership qualities, and the resourcefulness Wayman demonstrates made him the nominee of choice.
Congratulations also to Gilchrist's Tyra Curly and Eyerusalem Hagos, who were also nominated. There were 8 nominations in total.
WWII Veteran Salute
Robert E. English joined the Navy in 1942 and served as a Gunner’s Mate in the South Pacific during WWII on both LSM and LCT ships. Upon his passing, he was interred on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. Nine Gilchrist veteran volunteers honored the four year military service of Mr. English with an opening prayer, Veterans Day reading, presentation of a certificate and We Honor Veterans pin, and a special closing reading of a poem for departed sailors entitled “When the Last Hand Comes Aboard”. The veterans concluded their part of the service with a final salute.
Become a Gilchrist nurse! We offer nurses a variety of shifts and locations and are looking for home hospice nurses, inpatient unit work (day and evening shifts), special evening and weekend home care, admission nurses and hospital liaisons. To apply, visit our careers page and complete the quick apply form: https://gilchristcares.org/quick-apply/
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Join us for this year's virtual All You Need is Love...And Music Therapy event on Saturday, February 27, for a fabulous evening with great stories and musical performances. Registration is free and all donations received will benefit the Music Therapy program at Gilchrist. To register for the virtual event visit gilchristcares.org/allyouneedislove
Congratulations to Patricia (Patsy) Flanagan, social worker on the Integrative and Palliative Medicine team, for her recent Peer-to-Peer Award! She is recognized for Better Care and Ethical Behavior.
Her nomination stated:
Due to the pandemic, a lot of our processes and workflows changed. No visitors was probably the hardest one to manage—not only for staff, but especially for patients and families. Patsy tasked herself to figure out a way to create a voice for patients. Patsy developed a communication tool called “Meet My Loved One.”
This tool was a way for families to feel like they can contribute to their loved one’s care by providing us simple and meaningful information like:nick-names, hobbies, activities, interests they enjoyed before becoming ill, and what they might appreciate during their stay (tv, music). Additionally, the tool asked, “What would you like the staff to know about your loved one?” and “Tell me three tips we should know to care for your loved one.”
2020’s music therapy event – All You Need Is Love was sold out to rave reviews. Join us for this year's virtual event on Saturday, February 27, for another fabulous evening with great stories and musical performances. Registration is free and all donations received will benefit the Music Therapy program at Gilchrist.
To register for the virtual event visit gilchristcares.org/allyouneedislove
Please join us for Gilchrist’s Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Virtual Celebration on March 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. This celebration is one of the many ways Gilchrist recognizes the unique needs of veterans and thanks them for their sacrifice and service to our country. Learn more and register for the virtual event: https://gilchristcares.org/welcome-home-vietnam-veterans-day-virtual-celebration/
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Become a Gilchrist nurse! We offer nurses a variety of shifts and locations and are looking for home hospice nurses, inpatient unit work (day and evening shifts), special evening and weekend home care, admission nurses and hospital liaisons. To apply, visit our careers page and complete the quick apply form: https://gilchristcares.org/quick-apply/
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Congratulations to Jennifer Lavoie, Admissions Coordinator, for winning the latest Caught You Caring Award!
Jennifer’s nomination said:
“Jennifer is always so patient and kind to everyone. She readily jumps in to help when there is a problem or something is not going ‘according to plan’ in the referral/liaison/admission process on the front end. There have been many firsts for me while covering the liaison role and every single time, she made the process so much better. You will never hear her say ‘not my job.’ Whenever you see Jennifer she has a warm smile and is just the kind of co-worker that makes the job so nice to come to every day. She embodies the spirit of this award.”
In March 2020, Gilchrist shifted to virtual grief services so that we could safely serve our community. We will continue to provide our services virtually, monitor the situation and adapt our care as appropriate. Your health and wellbeing are our priorities.
As we make our way through the beginning months of 2021, the Gilchrist Grief Services team wants our community to know that we are here for you. Learn more: https://gilchristcares.org/virtual-grief-services/
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Join us for this year's virtual All You Need is Love...And Music Therapy event on Saturday, February 27, for a fabulous evening with great stories and musical performances. Registration is free and all donations received will benefit the Music Therapy program at Gilchrist. To register for the virtual event visit gilchristcares.org/allyouneedislove
Congratulations to Patricia (Patsy) Flanagan, social worker on the Integrative and Palliative Medicine team, for her recent Peer-to-Peer Award! She is recognized for Better Care and Ethical Behavior.
Her nomination stated:
Due to the pandemic, a lot of our processes and workflows changed. No visitors was probably the hardest one to manage—not only for staff, but especially for patients and families. Patsy tasked herself to figure out a way to create a voice for patients. Patsy developed a communication tool called “Meet My Loved One.”
This tool was a way for families to feel like they can contribute to their loved one’s care by providing us simple and meaningful information like:nick-names, hobbies, activities, interests they enjoyed before becoming ill, and what they might appreciate during their stay (tv, music). Additionally, the tool asked, “What would you like the staff to know about your loved one?” and “Tell me three tips we should know to care for your loved one.”
Become a Gilchrist nurse! We offer nurses a variety of shifts and locations and are looking for home hospice nurses, inpatient unit work (day and evening shifts), special evening and weekend home care, admission nurses and hospital liaisons. To apply, visit our careers page and complete the quick apply form: https://gilchristcares.org/quick-apply/
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Gilchrist’s Virtual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration honors and thanks the men and women in our community who served during the Vietnam War. The virtual event is March 28 at 3 p.m. ET. Registration is required. Register here: https://gilchristcares.org/welcome-home-celebration/
There's only one week left to register for our free, virtual event: All You Need Is Love...And Music Therapy! Don't delay, register today: https://gilchristcares.org/events/allyouneedislove/
Congratulations to Jennifer Lavoie, Admissions Coordinator, for winning the latest Caught You Caring Award!
Jennifer’s nomination said:
“Jennifer is always so patient and kind to everyone. She readily jumps in to help when there is a problem or something is not going ‘according to plan’ in the referral/liaison/admission process on the front end. There have been many firsts for me while covering the liaison role and every single time, she made the process so much better. You will never hear her say ‘not my job.’ Whenever you see Jennifer she has a warm smile and is just the kind of co-worker that makes the job so nice to come to every day. She embodies the spirit of this award.”
In March 2020, Gilchrist shifted to virtual grief services so that we could safely serve our community. We will continue to provide our services virtually, monitor the situation and adapt our care as appropriate. Your health and wellbeing are our priorities.
As we make our way through the beginning months of 2021, the Gilchrist Grief Services team wants our community to know that we are here for you. Learn more: https://gilchristcares.org/virtual-grief-services/
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Join us for this year's virtual All You Need is Love...And Music Therapy event on Saturday, February 27, for a fabulous evening with great stories and musical performances. Registration is free and all donations received will benefit the Music Therapy program at Gilchrist. To register for the virtual event visit gilchristcares.org/allyouneedislove
Become a Gilchrist nurse! We offer nurses a variety of shifts and locations and are looking for home hospice nurses, inpatient unit work (day and evening shifts), special evening and weekend home care, admission nurses and hospital liaisons. To apply, visit our careers page and complete the quick apply form: https://gilchristcares.org/quick-apply/
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Gilchrist has changed the name of its Jewish hospice program to the Jewish Care and Support Program. We are also piloting a program called "Honoring Holocaust Survivors and Their Families." Read more: https://gilchristcares.org/jewish-patient-and-family-support/
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Jewish patients and families - meeting their needs | The Gilchrist Blog
Become a Gilchrist nurse! We offer nurses a variety of shifts and locations and are looking for home hospice nurses, inpatient unit work (day and evening shifts), special evening and weekend home care, admission nurses and hospital liaisons. To apply, visit our careers page and complete the quick apply form: https://gilchristcares.org/quick-apply/
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Has your loved one been cared for by one of Gilchrist's programs or services: elder medical care, hospice care, palliative and integrative medicine, grief counseling or volunteer services? You can leave us a Google review about our care and support:
https://g.page/gilchrist-corporate-office/review?rc
Gilchrist social workers are crucial to their care teams as well as to the patients and families they serve. This month, we will highlight several of our dedicated and compassionate social workers.
Today, we hope you join us in showering Janel West with praise. When asked about her role at Gilchrist, she said:
"I’ve had the pleasure of working at Gilchrist for approximately 1 1/2 years. I love this job because we all share the same vision for the people we serve. I work with a highly skilled team that challenges me to be a better version of myself every day."
Congratulations to Courtney Charest, Admissions Coordinator for winning our latest Caught You Caring Award!
Here is what her nomination said:
“I would like to recognize the outstanding efforts charge nurse Courtney Charest made, in caring for an orthodox patient at Gilchrist Center Towson. Courtney went above and beyond caring for this patient and her family, over several weeks. Her attention to detail, making sure they received culturally sensitive care and support, was unparalleled.”
It’s not too late to watch the incredibly moving All You Need Is Love…and Music Therapy virtual event. Thank you to those who watched live, helping to raise over $23,000 for Gilchrist’s Music Therapy program. To watch or donate, visit: https://gilchristcares.org/events/allyouneedislove/
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Gilchrist has changed the name of its Jewish hospice program to the Jewish Care and Support Program. We are also piloting a program called "Honoring Holocaust Survivors and Their Families." Read more: https://gilchristcares.org/jewish-patient-and-family-support/
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Jewish patients and families - meeting their needs | The Gilchrist Blog
Become a Gilchrist nurse! We offer nurses a variety of shifts and locations and are looking for home hospice nurses, inpatient unit work (day and evening shifts), special evening and weekend home care, admission nurses and hospital liaisons. To apply, visit our careers page and complete the quick apply form: https://gilchristcares.org/quick-apply/
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Gilchrist staff recently interviewed on WMAR to promote our virtual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration event. The Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebrations are 50 years in the making for a lot of these veterans. Watch the interview now: https://gilchristcares.org/news/
Please say hello to Gilchrist Social Worker Kimberly Flash and join us in thanking her for her dedication to Gilchrist and the patients and families she supports. We asked Kim to share a little about her role here at Gilchrist:
"I have worked at Gilchrist for just over 14 years. By now, it feels like family, and it's nice to work with many people I've known for such a long time.
At Gilchrist, I have loved the opportunity to be engaged in the lives of people at a very vulnerable and challenging time. I believe that all people, our patients who are facing their own mortality, and their family and friends who are caring for them, deserve to have the counseling and emotional support that will help them through what can be a difficult time. It's a privilege to be part of this journey with our patients and families."
March is National Women’s History Month. The month is set aside, in part, to honor women’s contributions in American history. It also provides an opportunity to celebrate the women in our lives that we may have lost. Read the recent blog written by grief counselor Hilary Harrington: https://gilchristcares.org/why-i-wear-green/
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Has your loved one been cared for by one of Gilchrist's programs or services: elder medical care, hospice care, palliative and integrative medicine, grief counseling or volunteer services? You can leave us a Google review about our care and support:
https://g.page/gilchrist-corporate-office/review?rc
Gilchrist social workers are crucial to their care teams as well as to the patients and families they serve. This month, we will highlight several of our dedicated and compassionate social workers.
Today, we hope you join us in showering Janel West with praise. When asked about her role at Gilchrist, she said:
"I’ve had the pleasure of working at Gilchrist for approximately 1 1/2 years. I love this job because we all share the same vision for the people we serve. I work with a highly skilled team that challenges me to be a better version of myself every day."
Become a Gilchrist nurse! We offer nurses a variety of shifts and locations and are looking for home hospice nurses, inpatient unit work (day and evening shifts), special evening and weekend home care, admission nurses and hospital liaisons. To apply, visit our careers page and complete the quick apply form: https://gilchristcares.org/quick-apply/
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Gilchrist’s Virtual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration honors and thanks the men and women in our community who served during the Vietnam War. The virtual event is March 28 at 3 p.m. ET. Registration is required. Register here: https://gilchristcares.org/welcome-home-celebration/
Congratulations to Angel Keil, Clinical Social Worker, for her recent Peer-to-Peer award winner. Her nomination said:
“We had a patient on home hospice services whose family expressed interest to Angel in having a marriage ceremony for the patient and his long-time girlfriend. Angel quickly got to work. She assisted the family in obtaining a marriage license, flowers and arranged for her team's chaplain, who is an ordained minister, to perform the ceremony. Angel served as a witness and a photographer for the family. The family expressed how much they appreciated Angel and how she was able to arrange the wedding so quickly.”
Read how our volunteers have helped during the pandemic: https://gilchristcares.org/volunteering-during-the-pandemic/
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Volunteering During the Pandemic | The Gilchrist Blog
Gilchrist staff recently interviewed on WMAR to promote our virtual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration event. The Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebrations are 50 years in the making for a lot of these veterans. Watch the interview now: https://gilchristcares.org/news/
Please say hello to Gilchrist Social Worker Kimberly Flash and join us in thanking her for her dedication to Gilchrist and the patients and families she supports. We asked Kim to share a little about her role here at Gilchrist:
"I have worked at Gilchrist for just over 14 years. By now, it feels like family, and it's nice to work with many people I've known for such a long time.
At Gilchrist, I have loved the opportunity to be engaged in the lives of people at a very vulnerable and challenging time. I believe that all people, our patients who are facing their own mortality, and their family and friends who are caring for them, deserve to have the counseling and emotional support that will help them through what can be a difficult time. It's a privilege to be part of this journey with our patients and families."
Become a Gilchrist nurse! We offer nurses a variety of shifts and locations and are looking for home hospice nurses, inpatient unit work (day and evening shifts), special evening and weekend home care, admission nurses and hospital liaisons. To apply, visit our careers page and complete the quick apply form: https://gilchristcares.org/quick-apply/
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Wendy Kobb has worked as a Gilchrist SW since 2006 when there was only one facility team. She sees her role as helping to prepare patients and their families for a peaceful and dignified end of life.
Since the pandemic the particular challenge for hospice social workers has been to help families feel connected to their loved ones. So many family members did not have the opportunity to visit due to the facility Covid precautions. Wendy worked over the past year to help patients feel less isolated and to assure families that their loved ones continued to receive support and companionship when they couldn't be there themselves.
Gilchrist’s social workers provide support, counseling, and many forms of assistance to our patients and their families. Read more as Gilchrist Social Worker Theresa Proctor shares an inside look at her work: https://gilchristcares.org/essential-work-of-social-workers/
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Essential Work of Social Workers | The Gilchrist Blog
Gilchrist’s Virtual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration honors and thanks the men and women in our community who served during the Vietnam War. The virtual event is March 28 at 3 p.m. ET. Registration is required. Register here: https://gilchristcares.org/welcome-home-celebration/
Congratulations to Angel Keil, Clinical Social Worker, for her recent Peer-to-Peer award winner. Her nomination said:
“We had a patient on home hospice services whose family expressed interest to Angel in having a marriage ceremony for the patient and his long-time girlfriend. Angel quickly got to work. She assisted the family in obtaining a marriage license, flowers and arranged for her team's chaplain, who is an ordained minister, to perform the ceremony. Angel served as a witness and a photographer for the family. The family expressed how much they appreciated Angel and how she was able to arrange the wedding so quickly.”
Read how our volunteers have helped during the pandemic: https://gilchristcares.org/volunteering-during-the-pandemic/
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Volunteering During the Pandemic | The Gilchrist Blog
