The Bartlett Regional Hospital Foundation was formed in Juneau, Alaska, in 1992 and incorporated in 1994 under IRS code 501(C) (3) to provide resources to enhance and support quality health care for Bartlett Regional Hospital. Bartlett Regional Hospital is owned by the City and Borough of Juneau. The Foundation's goal is to close funding gaps for needed Bartlett Hospital resources, trainings and technologies. The region is made up of remote island communities, totaling 80,000 population with nearly one-million visitors annually. The Foundation was created to provide health education, promote medical study and research, and to raise funds for needed medical technology and improved health care. The Foundation seeks to provide philanthropic support for our community now and in the future. The Foundation also provides health education sponsorships to support it's mission. The first major project of The Foundation was the construction of Bartlett House, a Patient/Family lodging facility for of patients not residing in Juneau. Bartlett House is conveniently located behind the Hospital and has eight guest rooms and a common area for cooking and relaxing. Since the 1999 completion of Bartlett House funding, The Foundation hasn't slowed down in supporting needed resources. In the last four years, between 2017 and 2020, The Foundation funded $485,900 worth of needed resources, tachnologies and trainings for Bartlett Regional Hospital. The Foundation operates the hospital gift shop, Blue Heron Gifts. Blue Heron Gifts hours are 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Blue Heron Gifts carries a variety of goods including products from local artists and makers, snacks, reading materials and newborn gifts. All profits go to funding the Foundation’s mission.
