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...
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...
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...
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...
Fingerpainted Masterpiece Honors Dr. Bob and Kay Zufall
Nonprofit community health center Zufall Health was recently honored by healthcare marketing agency Fingerpaint Group with a remarkable tribute to its founders Robert “Dr. Bob” Zufall, MD, and Kathryn “Kay” Zufall. On June 18, Fingerpaint Group leadership (Jenny McKenna, Chief of Staff, Fingerpaint Group; Tracy Blackwell, General Manager, Fingerpaint; and Dawn Contillo, SVP Group Account Director, Fingerpaint) presented Zufall President and CEO Fran Palm, MPA, and colleagues with an original four-by-five-foot...
Why and How to Support Access to Health Care in Northern and Central New Jersey
“Growing up in a poor household, [my family and I] were given many opportunities and assistance. So, I believe that the success that my family has had, the opportunities that we’ve had, everyone deserves those.” So says former Zufall Health president and chief executive officer Eva Turbiner, who retired in February 2023, in a recent episode of the Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) podcast "Jersey Gives a Damn.” The daughter of...
Rippel Foundation Grant to Support Zufall Health COVID Services
Zufall Health has received $25,000 in general operating and programmatic funds from the Rippel Foundation, a national foundation focused on health system transformation. Zufall was one of nine organizations “advancing equitable, sustainable approaches to health and well-being in New Jersey and other communities” awarded funding. The grant marks the second consecutive year that Rippel has provided financial support to Zufall. Eva Turbiner, Zufall President and Chief Executive Officer, said that, like...
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