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Overview

Dr. Bob Urata Hospice Education Fund

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
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hospicehealthcareprofessional-development

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