Why I Give: Supporting Zufall Health aligns with local restauranteur’s vision of community
When Rick St. Pierre opened Verve Restaurant in Somerville, his goal was more than just creating a dining destination. He wanted to build a community hub that supports local nonprofit organizations. Little did he know Zufall Health’s Somerville office would open less than a mile away. St. Pierre immediately admired its mission to provide affordable, comprehensive health care to those in need. He was especially impressed by Zufall’s sliding fee discount...
Achieving more for Zufall Patients with RWJBarnabas Health
Longstanding Essex County partnership grows in 2025 Through a partnership that combines the accessibility of a community health center with the resources of an academic health system, Zufall Health and RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) are changing how people and families in Essex County access the care they need. A key part of this collaboration is a comprehensive maternity program that has welcomed hundreds of babies since its inception in 2016. Patients receive high-quality...
Opening doors to better health and a brighter future: Lillie’s story
How a patient found stability and hope with her Zufall care team When Lillie lost her health insurance, job, and home in the same year, she felt like every door in her life was closing. The 56-year-old home health aide and certified nursing assistant found herself living in her car — without access to a doctor, insulin to manage her diabetes, or hope for the future. Everything changed after Lillie’s first visit...
Join the movement to protect community health centers
Act today to support a healthier nation! Community health centers like Zufall Health are a vital and valued part of the U.S. health care system, providing high-quality, affordable care to everyone. This model not only helps people stay healthy but also lowers costs to emergency departments, hospitals, and federal programs like Medicaid and Medicare. Despite their proven impact, community health centers are facing federal funding challenges. “No one should have to choose...
Meet Your Provider: Kaitlyn Terry, DMD
For Kaitlyn Terry, DMD, the most rewarding part of dentistry is forming relationships with her patients to improve their oral health. "My greatest influence, my childhood dentist, taught me how to care for my teeth in a compassionate and supportive way,” Terry says. “Like her, I wanted to positively impact people’s lives and see them frequently enough to maintain close connections.” At Zufall Health – Hackettstown, Terry brings those early experiences to...
Join Us in Creating a Healthier Future for Our Children!
Healthy children have a greater chance to realize their dreams in adulthood. Thanks to supporters like you, Zufall Health remains a trusted source of comprehensive health services for thousands of families in our communities. Together, we’re giving children the essential tools they need to thrive in school and beyond. This was especially true for Alejandra, our longtime patient. Alejandra faced significant challenges as a child, including time spent with her mother...
Why I Give: Access to Health Care Bridges Gaps in Allison Caulfield’s Community
Through her volunteer service in Somerset County, Allison Caulfield discovered how crucial access to medical services is for her neighbors in need to build stable, healthy lives. “For decades, I have been deeply involved with food and clothing distribution and literacy instruction. Through my relationships with those I helped, I learned that many people were forgoing essential medical care,” Caulfield explains. In response, Caulfield began referring and accompanying many of the people...
Learn from Zufall Health Providers and Other Top Voices in Health Care in Upcoming Virtual Conference
Zufall Health welcomes health care professionals everywhere to its virtual symposium, “Beyond the Smile: Wellness, Prevention, & Equity,” on November 15. Attendees can earn Continuing Medical, Dental, Nursing, Public Health, and CHES/MCHES Continuing Education Credits while gaining practical strategies to enhance patient care and prioritize self-care. The symposium will feature a diverse lineup of cross-disciplinary experts from Zufall Health and other leading health care experts from around the country. Keynote speaker...
Zufall Health Chief Medical Officer Rina Ramirez, MD, Appointed to National Board of Directors
Zufall Health Chief Medical Officer Rina Ramirez, MD, has been appointed to the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Board of Directors as a Region 2 Representative, effective October 1, 2024. NACHC is the leading advocacy organization representing the nation’s network of more than 1400 community health centers, which collectively care for 32.5 million patients. Community health centers look to NACHC for guidance on critical issues impacting patient care and...
From Grateful Patient to Fulfilled Medical Assistant
Spotlight on Jairo Hernandez During Medical Assistant Recognition Week Jairo Hernandez, a certified medical assistant at Zufall Health, vividly remembers the moment he chose to pursue a career in health care. At six years old, he witnessed a group of doctors visiting his remote Honduran community to provide essential medical care. With no nearby hospitals, many residents had never seen a doctor before. The gratitude of his neighbors, receiving urgent care,...