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Meet Carlos Graveran
BridgingLife welcomes Carlos Graveran as its new assistant vice president of hospice and palliative care services. With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership and hospice management, most recently at Frederick Health Hospice, Carlos is deeply committed to community service and professional development, having had roles on several boards, including the Hospice and Palliative Care Network of Maryland and the Frederick County Veterans Advisory Council.
An Artist’s ‘Final Wish’
Betty Grodnitzky has led a full and meaningful life filled with many roles—as a wife, a mother, a professional singer who performed for political and religious leaders in the United States and Israel.
But self-taught artist is one she never expected. The Baltimore native began to use art as a way of healing from family tragedy; her husband died suddenly from a heart attack in 1989, and her daughter passed away unexpectedly a few years later.
Now Betty, receiving hospice care from BridgingLife, says she has one final wish: She would like a piece of her artwork to hang in the White House.
Turning Hope Into Action: An Inspiring Evening with Dr. David Fajgenbaum
Join BridgingLife, LifeBridge Health, Living Well @ The J and Jewish Community Services on Monday, November 18 for an inspiring evening with Dr. David Fajgenbaum, a survivor, physician-scientist and best-selling author of Chasing My Cure: A Doctor’s Race to Turn Hope Into Action.
My Why Wednesday: Tim Hylan
Tim Hylan has been involved with BridgingLife for 14 years. He first started as a volunteer, then became a part-time employee cooking and cleaning, before becoming a volunteer once again after he decided to
retire at age 80. Learn more about Tim’s experiences at BridgingLife:
Caring for Veterans Today and Beyond
The last Sunday in September is a special, solemn day for many military families. Known as Gold Star Family Day, it is a day to honor the families of those who died as the result of active-duty military service to our country.
My Why Wednesday: Latetia Smoot
Latetia Smoot, R.N., has been working at BridgingLife for nearly two years. On this My Why Wednesday, she shares why she loves working in hospice care:
My Why Wednesday: Chaplain Art Monroe
Chaplain Art Monroe has worked at BridgingLife for the past 10 years. As a chaplain, he provides compassionate spiritual support and counseling to address the significant emotional and relational needs that arise near the end of life. Read on to learn what Chaplain Art’s most memorable experiences and moments at BridgingLife:
Living with Grief
Grief forever changes us. The journey that we walk through changes who we are and how we perceive the world around us. Those who are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with grief may prompt us to move on. When they try this, we often plant our heels into the ground and resist. This may come as a surprise to them.
My Why Wednesday: Kathy Barna
Volunteer manager Kathy Barna has been with BridgingLife for two years. Volunteer support and contributions are invaluable in the lives of those with life-limiting illness and their loved ones. Learn why Kathy loves working at BridgingLife and what drew her to our organization:
Grieving a Pet’s Death
The significance of pets in human existence varies between people. However, the emotional and social support that companion animals offer is an impactful driving force behind this attachment. Those who underestimate the strength of the bond drive a wedge between themselves and the bereaved.