The Beauty of New Beginnings
Art and healing unite at Zufall Health – West Orange "New Beginnings," a group art exhibition, has opened a new chapter in healing at Zufall Health – West Orange. Showcasing the works of 37 local artists, the exhibition offers patients and staff a sense of hope and renewal through a diverse collection of paintings, photography, and multimedia pieces. The exhibition debuted with a reception on September 12, where attendees enjoyed food, wine,...
Meet Your Provider: Jose Pierre, OD
The first time optometrist Jose Pierre, OD, heard the words “I go to Zufall Health,” he was conducting a diabetic eye exam for a patient at the vision center in Walmart in Boonton, NJ. “The patient didn’t have health insurance, so I offered to help her find a primary care provider. To my surprise, she said she already had one—Karen Feldman, APN—right here at Zufall.” Learning that Zufall served everyone, regardless of...
Two longtime advocates join Zufall Board of Directors
In July, Martita Roman and Peg Zufall were appointed to Zufall Health’s Board of Directors. Though new to this important leadership role, both are already deeply connected to our health center and mission. We are thrilled to welcome their unique perspectives and shared commitment to our community. Martita Roman, who has been a patient at Zufall – Morristown for many years, credits her providers with saving her life on two occasions....
October 9: Support Our School-Based Health Center!
This year’s Be Well Benefit honors Zufall Health founders Dr. Bob and Kay Zufall while raising funds for our first school-based health center. In the early days of our health center, many of the patients served were schoolchildren needing physicals and vaccines, along with their busy, working parents and family members. Often, these patients had nowhere else to turn for essential health care services, but the Zufalls welcomed them with open...
Why we give: Daiichi Sankyo drove initial support for mobile care, continues commitment today
Personal connections have always been central to Zufall Health's philanthropic efforts. A standout example is the health center’s long-term partnership with the global pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo, which started thanks to a suggestion from Corporate Communications Manager Rose Ann Hastings. “Having lived in Morris County for many years, I was aware of the important work of Dr. Robert and Kathryn Zufall,” Hastings said. Hastings recalls reading about the Zufalls’ accolades in...
Zufall Health Unveils New Dental Suite at Plainsboro Open House
Expanded Access Underscores the Value of Community Health Centers During National Health Center Week On August 7, dozens of health care leaders and elected officials gathered at Zufall Health – Plainsboro for an open house and ribbon cutting, marking the addition of dental care to the facility. The event, aligned with National Health Center Week, highlighted the essential role community health centers like Zufall play in providing affordable, high-quality care to...
Spotlight on community health
National Health Center Week events draw broad support from patients and local leaders Zufall Health is proud to be part of the U.S.’s largest network of primary care providers—community health centers! Across the country, 1,400 of these organizations provide affordable, high-quality care to over 32.5 million patients, or 1 in 10 people! Every August, Zufall participates in National Health Center Week to highlight the important role that health centers play in improving...
Shape Your Community, Shape Your Health: Vote!
Did you know that voting is considered a social driver of health by many leading medical institutions? By participating in the electoral process, we make choices about policies related to our health: health insurance, education, clean water, childcare, green spaces, and more. As a grant recipient of the 2024 Vot-ER program, Zufall Health is integrating civic engagement into the health care environment ahead of the November 5 election. Vot-ER is a...
Patients to stay on the road for good health
New medical van on the horizon for Zufall Zufall Health is excited to announce the successful conclusion of its "On the Road for Good Health" campaign, a fundraising effort launched last year to replace its aging medical van. The current vehicle, which has served patients for nearly 15 years, is nearly ready for retirement due to significant rust damage. Thanks to last year's Be Well Benefit event and subsequent generous donations, including...
Meet Your Provider: Philip Goncalves, PA, MHS
Philip Goncalves, PA, MHS, chose the physician assistant (PA) path to combine his passion for helping others with the flexibility to explore various medical specialties. Despite his initial openness to exploring different fields, Goncalves has dedicated his seven-year career as a PA at Zufall Health to primary care. He finds profound fulfillment in this specialty and views it as essential for his patients' overall health and well-being. "Primary care is foundational to...