Section of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics

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Supporting Palliative Care

Our clinical team is made up of physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy professionals, social workers, mental health professionals, music therapists and chaplains – all deeply committed to improving quality of life for patients through proven palliative care best practices. We work with patients at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital, and at outpatient clinics throughout the region. Our research team is nationally recognized for developing palliative care best practices to improve the lives of patients and their families.

Donations to the Section of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics

Charitable gifts are an important source of funding for our program. Your contribution will help our clinicians continue to assist patients and families and to expand palliative care education for other healthcare providers.

Tara Cook MD Memorial Neurology and Palliative Care Education Fund

The Tara Cook MD Memorial Neurology and Palliative Care Education Fund was created to honor the memory of Dr. Tara Cook, a faculty member in the Section of Palliative Care who passed away in 2021.
Dr. Cook was passionate about teaching palliative medicine to neurologists. She developed the first palliative care educational program for neurology residents – NeuroTALK. We are honored to raise money to support the continuation of Dr. Cook’s heartfelt mission. Funds raised will support an annual lectureship in palliative care and neurology given by a nationally-recognized leader in neuro-palliative care.

The Alan Gleitsman Student Research Fund in Palliative Care

The Alan Gleitsman Student Research Fund in Palliative Care offers a mentored research experience in palliative care to first year medical students. Scholars are paired with a palliative care faculty research mentor and dedicate effort during the program period to their research mentor’s project or scholarly activity and research skill development.

The Palliative Research Center (PaRC)

The Palliative Research Center (PaRC) is a multidisciplinary collaborative of palliative care researchers at the University of Pittsburgh committed to improving the lives of people living with serious illness and their families. PaRC supports researchers who are building the palliative care scientific evidence base, exploring ethical dilemmas, and mentoring the next generation of palliative care research scientists.

Evelyn B. Amdur Social Work Fellowship in Palliative Care

The Evelyn B. Amdur Social Work Fellowship provides an intensive, one month internship in palliative care for MSW students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. This opportunity offers a mentored experience with a clinical rotation that enables the fellow to spend time with the palliative care teams at UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian hospitals. The fellow will receive direct mentoring, communication, interaction, and insight in the legal and ethical aspects of the care of seriously ill patients and their families.

WAYS TO GIVE

Gifts can be made by check or online or via mail.

If sending a check, please make it payable to the University of Pittsburgh and note that it is for the Section of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics.

Mail to:

Division of Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement
3600 Forbes Avenue at Meyran Avenue
Suite 8084
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Attn: Anne Immekus

For more information about making a gift through appreciated securities, personal property, or bequests and planned gifts, please contact Anne Immekus at ami16@pitt.edu or 412-647-2434, or call 412-647-4726.

Honorary or Memorial Gifts
A gift made in honor or memory of an individual is a thoughtful way to recognize the accomplishments of or remember a loved one, friend, or colleague. Our online giving form conveniently allows you to indicate who your gift will honor or memorialize. Alternatively, each of the links above include the ability to designate a gift to honor or in memory of someone.

Gift Matching
Many corporations will match an employee’s personal donations. This additional support can double or even triple the value of your gift. Contact the Human Resources department at your workplace to get more information on the options they offer.

LEARN MORE

To learn more about our palliative care programs, please contact:
Anne Immekus
Director of Development
412-647-2434
ami16@pitt.edu