The GBMC HealthCare system was recognized for several of our programs that benefit the communities we serve, including:
- Gilchrist’s “We Honor Veterans” Program, which serves veterans with serious illness, including providing end-of-life care in our community
- GBMC’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) and Domestic Violence (DV) Program, which treats victims of all ages in a confidential setting at no cost. Evidence collected by the SAFE team has led to hundreds of guilty verdicts, and the program also provides advocacy and crisis intervention to more than 300 people a year.
- Our Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Program, which identifies and screens patients whose health is at risk due to alcohol or drug usage and refers them to a treatment program through community partners
- The Sheppard Pratt Behavioral Health Integration at GBMC, which connects patients to mental health providers immediately during primary care visits
- Oncology Support Services, which collaborates with community partners to ease the burden for patients undergoing the complex daily regimens of cancer treatment
- GBMC Pathways, our newest community initiative, focused on expanding access to primary care and combatting the social determinants of health in Baltimore City through our Jonestown practice and via our Gilchrist Elder Medical Care program, which provides primary care in homes of frail, homebound seniors.
I’m so proud of the teams leading these programs and truly feel honored that we were recognized amongst peers across the country for our commitment to improving health outcomes and developing innovative partnerships with community organizations to address societal factors influencing health. I look forward to us continuing this work in the years ahead.
Compassionate Caregiver Awards
ceremony. We are fortunate to be in our 15th year of giving this award, which was established by Dr. John Adams, GBMC’s former chair of Pathology, and named in honor of his dear friend Nancy J. Petrarca.
Every year, I’m inspired by the stories of how our colleagues in all roles across all work systems are positively impacting patients and their families and embodying our vision of providing every patient with the care we’d want for our loved ones.
Congratulations to all 92 employees who were nominated this year. Across a workforce of thousands, your colleagues were so moved by your dedication that they took time to submit nominations on your behalf. That is truly exceptional.
- Tiffany Austin, Mail and Print Production Coordinator
- Kayleigh Koehler, Child Life Specialist
- Pam Gillin, RN, SAFE & DV
- Luis Vila, Chaplain for Gilchrist
Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations and to the award selection committee, comprised of representatives across our entire health system, for the careful consideration they give to each nomination.
Also, in recognition of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, I’d like to thank our lab personnel for all they do to drive us toward our vision! These behind-the-scenes heroes are essential members of the patient care team who play a vital role in the diagnosis and prevention of disease. We are very fortunate to have such an outstanding team of pathologists, technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
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