Team Zufall Joins Hundreds for NJ AIDS Walk in Morristown
On Sunday, May 6th, Team Zufall joined hundreds of fellow walkers to complete a five mile loop through downtown and historic Morristown for New Jersey AIDS Walk, an annual state-wide event held in five locations around NJ. Participants walked in solidarity to show support for people living with HIV/AIDS and helped raise a state-wide total of $293,098 to assist the efforts of local HIV/AIDS service organizations. Proceeds from the Morristown...
Free Webinar on Effective Blood Pressure Monitoring for MAs, CMAs and Students
Supported by funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the New Jersey Department of Health — Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program New Jersey MAs, CMAs and Students Only. Three sessions to choose from: Friday, June 8, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Tuesday, June 12, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Monday, June 25, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM To sign up: Go to https://learning.zufallhealth.org and click on "Sign up Now for the 2018...
Denim Day at Franklin High School Raises Awareness About Sexual Assault
On Wednesday, April 25, Franklin High School celebrated National Denim Day, an event that raises awareness about sexual assault. Guidance Counselors, Student Assistance Counselors, the Program Coordinator of Zufall Health’s Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative (APPI) and many students participated in the day to educate their peers about this important issue.
Delta Dental and Zufall Bring Smiles and Free Dental Care to More Than 200 Veterans (Video incl.)
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Dover, NJ — Army veteran Frank Mazzie hadn’t seen a dentist in a dozen years, so he jumped at the chance for what he considered a “goodwill mission for my mouth.”
The Nutley resident and more than 200 other veterans from North and Central Jersey flocked to Dover this weekend to be part of the state’s first ever Mission of Mercy — Smiles for Our Heroes, a Veteran’s Day observance to honor them with free, much-needed dental care and more.
The two-day event, a partnership of Delta Dental of New Jersey and Zufall Health, brought together 140 volunteer dental professionals and clinical and non-clinical support staff to provide services ranging from cleanings and x-rays to root canals, extractions, and even dentures.
Breast Cancer Awareness Event Stresses Prevention
Participants at the 14th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month kickoff in Somerset County joined Freeholder Patricia Walsh, second row-fifth from left, in support of the awareness campaign. In a show of solidarity, many participants wore pink clothing or accessories. The kickoff was held across from the North Plainfield Borough Hall. The Zufall Health Highlands Health Van was on-site throughout the day. Staff provided well-woman exams, including clinical breast exams and...
“Paint For Prevention” Event Explores Healthy Relationships Message
Zufall Health’s Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) program partnered with The Center for Great Expectations (CGE) to host the first “Paint for Prevention” event, which was held during CGE’s “Family Night” on October 18th. In attendance were CGE staff, CGE clients and their family members. “Paint for Prevention” reinforced concepts learned by CGE clients earlier in the year in the Safe Dates Curriculum, a 10-week course exploring components of healthy relationships....
Zufall Receives Proceeds from Annual Verve Crabfest
Rick St. Pierre, Owner and Executive Chef of Verve in Somerville, NJ joined Dr. Lilian Zorrilla, the lead medical provider at Zufall Health - Somerville, and Christine Bonney, Zufall Development Director, to present a generous contribution. Mr. St. Pierre, who is a long-standing supporter of Zufall’s mission, donated proceeds from the Annual Verve Crabfest to support our essential services in the community....
Back to School Event Attended by Nearly 100 Children in Somerville
U.S. Congressman Leonard Lance (left) and Somerset County Freeholder Peter S. Palmer recently greeted young constituents as they joined Zufall Health President and Chief Executive Officer Eva Turbiner to celebrate National Health Center Week at Zufall’s Somerville site. The back-to-school-themed event drew nearly 100 children who participated in fun activities promoting healthy eating and fitness. Each child also took home backpacks and school supplies. National Health Center Week raises awareness...