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Hospice is more than a program or building. It is based upon a concept of hope and commitment to patients and their loved ones that the dying process will be pain-free and dignified. The core concepts of hospice are pain management, physical, emotional, social and spiritual support and acceptance of death as a natural part of the life cycle.

Did you know that Gilchrist Hospice Care …

• Remains largest hospice organization in the State of Maryland and is fully licensed and certified by Medicare and Medicaid?
• Experienced an increase of 52% in the number of patients served over the last 5 years?
• Provides care and support services in patient's home, nursing homes, retirement communities and other long-term care residential care facilities and in addition, operates a 24-bed, dedicated inpatient facility, Gilchrist Center?
• Is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and is a member of the Hospice Alliance of the National Capital Area, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, and the Hospice Network of Maryland?
• Provides services without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or ability to pay?
• Provided $1.2 million in non-reimbursed care and services, during the last fiscal year?
• Has a staff of over 200 full and part time employees, including physicians, nurses, home health care aides, social workers, clergy, and other professionals and over 240 specially trained volunteers?
• Offers bereavement support groups and workshops to Gilchrist Hospice Care families and friends, plus the community at large?