COVID-19: Letter to Patients and Community Members / Carta Dirigida a Los Pacientes y a La Comunidad
Dear Zufall Patients and Community Members, Like all businesses across the county, Zufall Health is dealing with staffing shortages while at the same time dealing with the surge in COVID cases. The below information details what we are doing and what you can do to respond to the ongoing pandemic. What Zufall Health is doing: Increasing telemedicine (video or phone visits). Telemedicine provides access to your primary care provider but reduces the...
Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Zufall Health as Health Champion of the Year
Zufall Health is honored to have been recognized as the Health Champion of the Year by the Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (MCHACC) during its annual virtual gala. The ceremony, themed “Business Heroes in a Tough Economy,” was broadcast on Facebook Live, where it has been published for replay, on Wednesday, December 8. The virtual celebration featured musicians, singers, and remarks from leaders including U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Sen. Anthony Bucco (LD-25) and...
Zufall Health Providers Address Dover Families’ COVID-19 Vaccination Concerns at Community Event
On Tuesday, November 30, Zufall Health hosted “The COVID Vaccine & Kids: Answering Parents’ Questions” in the East Dover School auditorium in Dover, NJ in collaboration with several community partners. The objective of the family-friendly evening gathering was to address misinformation regarding the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially recommended for children ages 5-11 on November 2, 2021. Verbal presentations were made in both English...
A Message from Eva Turbiner, President and CEO: Zufall Needs Your Help on Giving Tuesday, November 30
For Zufall Health and its patients, it has been a very challenging two years. But, thanks to supporters like you, Zufall Health continues to combat COVID-19 with vaccinations, testing, and strategic outreach—all while maintaining our commitment to high-quality, affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health services for vulnerable New Jersey residents. We could not have made it through this difficult period without you. Yet so much work remains to create equal opportunity...
Join Us Virtually for the Third Annual Rural Oral Health Conference on Friday, November 19
In partnership with the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Zufall Health is pleased to present the Third Annual Rural Oral Health Conference (ROHC) on Friday, November 19 from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST. This year’s theme is “Diversity and Inclusion: Addressing the Needs of Marginalized Populations in Rural Communities.” The annual conference coincides with National Rural Health Day (NRHD), which the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health...
Rep. Mikie Sherrill Welcomes Zufall Health and VA’s “VETSmile” Program to New Jersey to Expand Dental Care for Veterans
On Friday, October 29, 2021, just in time for Veteran’s Day, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced VETSmile, a new resource for military veterans who do not qualify for dental benefits. Beginning as a five-year pilot program, VETSmile was formed through Zufall Health’s partnership with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) and will operate as a referral network for income-qualifying veterans to receive affordable dental care from Zufall. A small group — including...
Celebrating 30+1 Years of Healthcare Excellence
Zufall Health energized and entertained more than 100 supporters at our “30+1” Anniversary Gala on Friday, October 8 at Brooklake Country Club. The celebration of more than three decades of healthcare excellence honored Direct Relief, a global humanitarian organization that provides medical and emergency relief to victims of poverty and natural disasters. “I’ve visited nearly a thousand health centers during my tenure … and Zufall is at the top of the...
Zufall Health Receives Emergency Grant From Direct Relief to Bolster the Healthcare Safety Net in North and Central N.J.
DOWNLOAD PDF PRESS RELEASE Dover, NJ --- Zufall Health was awarded $500,000 in emergency grant funding by Direct Relief, an international medical aid organization, in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). The grant will ensure that the health center can continue providing needed services to underserved patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Zufall was one of six health centers in the nation to receive a six-figure grant through Direct...
Zufall Health Receives Support from Direct Relief and The Pfizer Foundation for New Program to Improve Infectious Disease Care
DOWNLOAD PDF PRESS RELEASE Dover, N.J. --- Zufall Health was named a recipient of Direct Relief’s Innovation Awards in Community Health: Addressing Infectious Disease in Underserved Communities. The health center is one of 11 health care providers nationwide that will share a $2.5 million grant funded by the Pfizer Foundation to support innovative approaches to infectious disease education, screening, testing, treatment, and care. Zufall was cited for Peds in the Park, a...