Dr. Bob Urata Hospice Education Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Fund established to support healthcare professionals in Juneau, Alaska pursuing hospice-focused education and/or training.
Geographic Scope: Juneau, Alaska area healthcare professionals
Focus Areas: Hospice-focused education and training for healthcare providers
Background: The fund was established by a generous initial donation from the Foundation for End of Life Care, with an additional matching challenge up to $20,000. The following donors have contributed:
- Foundation for End of Life Care
- Family Practice Physicians
- Dr. Harold Geiger
- Valley Medical Care
- Urata Family
- Paul Weiden
About Dr. Bob Urata: Born in Wrangell, AK. Received undergraduate degree in Biology from Northwestern University and medical degree from University of Washington. Board certified in Family Medicine with added qualifications in Hospice, Geriatrics, and Palliative Medicine. Previously held positions at Neighborhood Health Centers (Holly Park Medical Clinic) in Seattle (1980-84) and SEARHC Medical Clinic in Juneau (1984-86). Worked at Valley Medical Care for 34 years before retirement in 2020.
Related Fund: Works in conjunction with the Bartlett Regional Hospital Hospice Fund
Contact Information:
- Email: executive.director@brhfoundation.org
- Phone: (907) 796-8213
How to Apply
Application Process
How to Apply:
Application details not provided on website. Contact foundation directly for information.
Contact Information:
- Email: executive.director@brhfoundation.org
- Phone: (907) 796-8213
What Bartlett Regional Hospital actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $73K
- Median grant
- $73K
- By dollars: Alaska 100%. Top recipient cities: Juneau, AK.
Example grants
Bartlett Regional Hospital · Juneau, AK
See supplemental
$73K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Hospice
- Healthcare
- Professional development
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