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...
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,...
Zufall Health Highlights Expanded Capacity for Treating Substance Use Disorders
System-wide, integrated recovery services facilitate access and mitigate stigma for vulnerable patients Zufall Health marked National Recovery Month by announcing the expansion of its Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program to community leaders and health care professionals. MAT, the gold standard for treating opioid and alcohol use disorders, combines medication with counseling and behavioral health support. Thanks to a two-year, $300,000 New Jersey Safety Net Innovation Program (NJSNIP) grant awarded in late 2023,...
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...
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...
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...
How “Cover All Kids” Provided Access to Essential Specialty Care for a Zufall Patient
For 10th grade student Asumi, being a patient at Zufall Health - Dover has meant more than receiving routine pediatric care. With the dedicated support of Pediatrician Christine Pagano, MD, Registered Nurse Maribel Ali, RN, and other providers, Asumi has experienced significant improvements in her self-esteem and quality of life over the past year. In August 2023, Asumi underwent surgery at University Hospital in Newark that fundamentally changed her life, a...
WISEWOMAN Drives Healthier Hearts and Lives
For more than 100 years, the nation’s leading cause of death has been heart disease – a range of chronic conditions that includes coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular heart disease. Heart disease claims nearly 700,000 lives each year in the U.S. At the local level, heart disease remains a high priority clinical issue for hospitals and health departments, who look to safety net organizations like Zufall for...
Why Public Health AmeriCorps Member Geralda Francois Is Committed to Her Community’s Health
When Zufall AmeriCorps member Geralda Francois was 15 years old, her life was upended by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti. Considered one of the biggest natural disasters in recorded history, the 2010 earthquake claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. Francois remembers that for the millions of survivors, the public health impact was devastating. “Before the earthquake, most people couldn’t get adequate health care, unless they were very wealthy or left...
Meet Your Provider: Katheryn Grajales, PA-C
Katheryn Grajales, PA-C, thrives on teamwork at Zufall Health - Morristown. As a physician assistant (PA), Grajales collaborates closely with colleagues, patients, and families to deliver comprehensive care for vulnerable individuals and families. Grajales particularly enjoys engaging in dynamic discussions with her colleagues. Together, they explore ideas, theories, and diagnoses to develop effective treatment plans and facilitate access to resources for their patients. Partnering with patients and their loved ones is equally...