Gilchrist Geriatrician Dr. Jason Black Provides Guidance for Those Visiting Seniors
Avila Home Care’s partnerships with Gilchrist, GBMC Healthcare and LifeBridge Health Partners allow Avila streamlined access to the services of these leading medical institutions should our clients need them. Here’s a link to an interview with some great guidance for visiting with seniors this summer from Gilchrist Geriatrician, Dr. Jason Black on WMAR 2.
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Fatimat Shittu is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for November, 2023!
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