REACH Healthcare Foundation
Carla Gibson is a seasoned executive in the healthcare sector with over two decades of experience. Currently serving as Vice President of Programs at REACH Healthcare Foundation since June 2006, Carla oversees the development and execution of grantmaking strategies to achieve the Foundation's mission and goals. Previously, as a Senior Program Officer, Carla managed grants and provided technical assistance aimed at improving health outcomes for underserved populations. Carla's earlier experience includes serving as Prevention Manager at KC Care Clinic, where responsibilities included supervising staff and volunteers, coordinating grant management, and developing community programs and projects. Carla began a career in healthcare as a Ryan White Case Manager at Swope Health Service. Carla holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Bellevue University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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REACH Healthcare Foundation
The REACH Healthcare Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to improving access and quality of health care for poor and medically underserved individuals through financial support of programs and initiatives. The Foundation was established in 2003 with proceeds from the sale of Health Midwest, a regional nonprofit healthcare organization purchased by Hospital Corporation of America. The first board of directors was appointed in 2003, marking the beginnings of the organization and its commitment to improving health care access and quality. The Foundation was approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in May 2004, and the following month received nearly $100 million in initial assets. The Foundation received subsequent contributions. Since inception, REACH funding has focused on three areas – oral health, mental health and safety net health services. The Foundation also invests in public policy and advocacy, and special initiatives, including patient-centered medical home model, cultural competency, rural health and more. Our funding interests are outlined in a Theory of Change, which provides a framework for our grant making and other community investments.