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October 24, 2024Zufall Health Chief Medical Officer Rina Ramirez, MD, Appointed to National Board of Directors
Zufall Health Chief Medical Officer Rina Ramirez, MD, has been appointed to the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Board of Directors as a Region 2 Representative, effective October 1, 2024. NACHC is the leading advocacy organiz
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October 21, 2024
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
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October 17, 2024
Trailblazing Medical-Legal Partnership Uniquely Serving Immigrant Children and Youth Launched by NJCIC and Zufall Health
Zufall Health and the New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children (NJCIC), a statewide legal services and policy advocacy organization dedicated to empowering young immigrants, are proud to announce the official launch of an innovative medical-legal
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October 14, 2024
Benefit Brings School-Based Health Center Closer to Opening Its Doors
Supporters Unite to Raise Funds, Honor Founders’ Legacy Zufall Health is nearing the opening of its first school-based health center in Franklin Township (Somerset County), thanks to its annual fundraiser, the Be Well Benefit. The October 9 event a
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September 21, 2024
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 a
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September 19, 2024
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 patient
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September 16, 2024
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 t
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September 5, 2024
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 pe
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August 29, 2024
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
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August 22, 2024
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 suggestio
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August 20, 2024
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, marki
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August 15, 2024
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 organizat
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August 6, 2024
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, childcar
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July 24, 2024
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
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July 15, 2024
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 dedic
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July 9, 2024
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 Gro
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July 3, 2024
Closing the Gap in Preterm Labor Education: Isabella Sesay’s Impact as a Zufall Public Health AmeriCorps Member
Isabella Sesay recently completed an 11-month service term with Public Health AmeriCorps, a volunteer program at Zufall Health dedicated to expanding the public health workforce, promoting health equity, and increasing access to services for underser
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June 19, 2024
Zufall Health and Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation Support Veterans’ Smiles
Zufall Health and Delta Dental of New Jersey (DDNJ) Foundation recently partnered to host “Smiles for Our Heroes,” a day-long event that provided no-cost dental services to 70 veterans from across New Jersey. Held on sunny Saturday June 15, t
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June 10, 2024
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,
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June 3, 2024
Happy 100th Birthday, Dr. Bob!
Today, June 3, 2024, we celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of our beloved co-founder, Robert Zufall, MD, also known as Dr. Bob. Though he passed away three months ago, his spirit of service and compassion continues to inspire us at Zuf
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May 17, 2024
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
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May 14, 2024
Meet Your Provider: Nereida “Nettie” Mendez, MS, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
Licensed Professional Counselor Nereida “Nettie” Mendez, MS, LPC, NCC, PMC-C, is a Behavioral Health Counselor and Recovery Support Services Coordinator at Zufall Health – Dover. Asked about her beginnings here, Mendez says that she “came
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May 8, 2024
Zufall Health Awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission
Zufall Health announced today its first-ever accreditation by The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care A
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May 7, 2024
Give in Memory of Dr. Bob
Please donate to keep our co-founder’s legacy alive The Zufall Health Foundation is proud to support the meaningful work to which Robert “Dr. Bob” Zufall, MD, devoted so much of his life with his wife, Kay. As we mourn his passing, we also cele
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May 7, 2024
Why I Give: Barry Rabner, MPA, finds personal, professional resonance in Zufall’s mission
Asked why he values Zufall Health’s high-quality and affordable services, Barry Rabner, MPA, responds with a story about someone who works in his community. Struggling financially, this individual could not afford proper shoes for her job that requ
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May 7, 2024
Community health advocacy matters
Zufall executives rally for long-term, increased federal funding Zufall leaders recently traveled to Washington, D.C. for the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)’s Policies & Issues Forum with an important mission. NACHC is
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May 7, 2024
Director’s message: Expanding care, honoring a legacy
All of us at Zufall Health are heartbroken by the recent passing of our co-founder Robert “Dr. Bob” Zufall, MD. He remained active in our health center until the very end of his life, leaving us all with cherished memories. I hope you’ll take m
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May 7, 2024
Your donation at work: Zufall one of six centers funded for integrated preventive care
Thanks to a $10,000 Prevention is Power™ grant, an innovative medical-dental integration effort is underway at Zufall Health. Most of the funding will be used toward cross-functional interventions for patients at high risk of heart disease. Prevent
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May 7, 2024
They led, and a community followed
How the Zufalls’ inspiring vision drove volunteers and donors to support health care access When Robert “Dr. Bob” and Kathryn “Kay” Zufall decided to spend their retirement providing affordable medical services to Dover’s underserved, the
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April 3, 2024
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 li
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March 19, 2024
Remembering Dr. Bob: Robert Zufall, MD, Obituary
“We all have sins we’d rather not confess But if there were a god I’m sure he’d bless Our efforts to increase human happiness” Robert B Zufall Robert Bunger Zufall, MD, of Denville and formerly of Mountain Lakes, who is best known for found
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March 14, 2024
Save the Date: Smiles for Our Heroes Returns June 15
When Navy Vietnam War Veteran Albert Grazevich received free dentures at Zufall Health, he regained the confidence to smile freely around his friends. Grazevich had lost several teeth—the restoration of which would have cost him thousands of dollar
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February 26, 2024
Rina Ramirez, MD, Contributes to New Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Report
Community health centers (CHCs) across the U.S. have a new blueprint for providing sexual and reproductive health services to adolescents, thanks to a team of experts that includes Zufall Health Chief Medical Officer and Internal Medicine Physician R
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February 15, 2024
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 famili
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February 8, 2024
Share the Love With Zufall Health!
Extend your heartfelt support to our patients this Valentine’s week Donating to Zufall Health is a simple yet impactful way to contribute to your community during the most love-filled week of the year. Our health center diligently serves some of th
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February 8, 2024
Your Donation At Work: More Comprehensive System of Recovery Support Underway
Zufall Health is preparing to transform care for patients with substance use disorders (SUDs), thanks to the New Jersey Safety Net Innovation Program (NJ SNIP), a new initiative funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation and implemented by the Cam
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February 8, 2024
Why I Give: Zufall Provider Returns to Roots to Serve Community’s Most Needy
Joining Zufall Health after 26 years in private practice was a natural transition for community service-minded Katharine Palla, DO. From a young age, the Morris County native happily dedicated many volunteer hours to local housing and food assistance
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February 8, 2024
New West Orange Facility Makes Debut
15,000-square-foot building will expand clinical capacity for area’s underserved Zufall Health proudly unveiled its new, cutting-edge facility at 49 Mount Pleasant Avenue in West Orange in December, marking the completion of the health center’s f
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February 8, 2024
Director’s Message: Much to Look Forward to In 2024!
As we begin a milestone year, I am thrilled to share some exciting news and upcoming events. Our founder, Robert Zufall, MD (“Dr. Bob”), celebrates his 100th birthday on June 3. More than 30 years ago, Dr. Bob and his late wife, Kathryn, establis
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February 8, 2024
Funder Spotlight: BD Joins the Road for Good Health
Global medical technology company BD has long included Zufall Health in its philanthropic endeavors. In its most recent contribution, BD has committed $150,000 in funding to Zufall’s mobile medical unit replacement campaign. SVP of External Aff
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January 29, 2024
For AmeriCorps Member Kiara Isaza, Maternal Health Advocacy is a Year-Round Effort
Aspiring obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) Kiara Isaza is a Public Health AmeriCorps member in Zufall Health’s West Orange prenatal program. Recently, for Maternal Health Awareness Day (MHAD), Isaza and prenatal staff provided critical self-advoca
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January 18, 2024
Volunteer Spotlight: Howard Rappoport, DDS
Howard Rappoport, DDS, knew dentistry was his calling by the time he was eight years old. His family dentist, Dr. Eisenberg, made the career look like a wonderful way to work with and help people. Besides, it was an interesting application of Rappopo
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January 9, 2024
New Year Brings Changes to Zufall’s Board of Directors
Zufall Health reported several changes to its Board of Directors this week. First, former Vice Chair Barry Rabner, MPA, has been appointed to Chair, succeeding Michael O’Donnell, JD. Rabner is a highly influential health care executive who most rec
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January 2, 2024
Notice: Temporary Closures in January 2024
Newton Our Newton facility (238 Spring St. Suite A, Newton, NJ) will be closed on January 4, 5, 8, and 9 2024. Patients may be seen at any other Zufall facility for medical and dental services. Behavioral health services will continue to be provided
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December 18, 2023
Zufall Health Cuts Ribbon on New Home in West Orange
15,000-Square-Foot Building Expands Capacity for Community’s Underserved On Thursday, December 14 before a large, supportive crowd, Zufall Health unveiled its new, state-of-the-art facility at 49 Mount Pleasant Avenue in West Orange. The event mark
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December 15, 2023
Universal Developmental Screenings Will Put Kids on Track for Healthier Futures
With 11,000 pediatric patients under its care annually, Zufall Health is dedicated to the healthy development of all children, regardless of their circumstances. To that end, the health center is preparing to add a standardized approach to childhood
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November 30, 2023
Navigating New Beginnings: Compassionate, Comprehensive Care for Refugee Patients
In the busy halls of Zufall Health – Plainsboro, a diverse array of patients receives health care services. Among them is Hassan*, a father of four and refugee from Afghanistan. Since his first visit to the health center in September 2023, Hassan h
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November 16, 2023
Historic Goodale Pharmacy in Dover Is Now Part of Zufall Health
Earlier in the year, Zufall Health took ownership of Goodale Pharmacy, the 150-year-old community pharmacy conveniently located two blocks from its Dover headquarters. The pharmacy is open to the community for use by both Zufall patients and non-pati
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November 14, 2023
Historic Goodale Pharmacy in Dover Is Now Part of Zufall Health
Earlier in the year, Zufall Health took ownership of Goodale Pharmacy, the 150-year-old community pharmacy conveniently located two blocks from its Dover headquarters. The pharmacy is open to the community for use by both Zufall patients and non-pati
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November 9, 2023
Building the Dental Workforce with On-the-Job Training at Zufall Health
Zufall Health’s dental department recently introduced an exciting workforce development opportunity: the Dental Assistant On-the-Job Training program. Generously funded by the Delta Dental Foundation, the tuition-free, six-month training program te
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October 30, 2023
Meet Your Provider: Angela Otto-Ryan, DNP, APN
Providers at Zufall Health are committed to delivering affordable, high-quality care to everyone, no matter their circumstances. Pediatric nurse practitioner Angela Otto-Ryan, DNP, APN, CPNP-PC, CBC, finds motivation not only in Zufall’s missio
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October 13, 2023
Zufall Health Supporters Rally to Replace Aging Medical Van and Honor Retired CEO
On October 11, Brooklake Country Club came alive with compassion and generosity as supporters of Zufall Health gathered for the Be Well Benefit. Against the backdrop of live piano music and scenic views, the event had a dual purpose: raising funds to
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September 27, 2023
What Health Care Should Be Like: Zufall in the New York Times, 1992
In a world in which going to the doctor can be difficult or scary, especially for people with limited resources, Zufall Health has long represented what health care should be like: compassionate, community-oriented, and available to everyone. Zufall
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September 19, 2023
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 pre
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September 15, 2023
The Power of Community Outreach: Laura Eirich’s Zufall Health AmeriCorps Story
Laura Eirich, MPH, oversees the Office of Community Health Workers at the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH). Community health workers (CHWs) — nonclinical health care professionals who provide health education, resources, and connection
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September 5, 2023
Zufall Health’s Community Dental Health Coordinator Training Program Facilitates Access to Dental Care in New Jersey and Beyond
Zufall Health is committed to providing access to high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive health care, including dental care. Our Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) program is one of our many innovative approaches for helping peop
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August 22, 2023
Zufall Health’s Family Fun Day Events Serve Nearly 800 People, Highlight the Significance of Community Health Centers
Zufall Health celebrated National Health Center Week with two lively and family-friendly health events earlier this month: on Saturday, August 5, at its Hackettstown office, with 400 attendees, and on Thursday, August 17 at Franklin Middle School, th
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July 27, 2023
Pediatrician-Led Program Helps Kids Get Moving, Eat Healthier Foods
“It gives me so much joy to know how to eat better. I am happy and my son is happy. Thank you.” “I liked the topic about portions. I am very happy because I learned a lot. I am very grateful to the program.” “It...
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July 18, 2023
Meet Your Provider: Maria V. Menzel, MSW, LCSW
Zufall Health’s Maria Menzel, MSW, LCSW, will never forget the compassionate support that her family received from a hospital social worker during a family health crisis—the severely premature birth of her twin niece and nephew—12 years ago. Th
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June 21, 2023
What We Can Learn from Dr. Bob’s 1991 Letter in the Journal of the American Medical Association
In 1991, Zufall Health—then known as the Dover Community Clinic—was a new organization with limited resources. Urologist Robert Zufall, M.D. (“Dr. Bob”), and his wife and medical business assistant, Kathryn (“Kay”), founded the small, one
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June 15, 2023
HFNJ Grant Expands Team-Based Care for Essex County Seniors at Zufall Health
Zufall Health has expanded care for vulnerable Essex County seniors, courtesy of a generous award from the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey (HFNJ). The $120,000 grant from HFNJ supports our expansion of team-based medical, dental, behavioral, and
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June 7, 2023
Legal Issues Are Health Issues: How One Zufall Health Case Manager is Paying Forward the Help His Family Received
When he was 10 years old, Zufall Health case manager Erik Moran, his sister, and their mother faced wrongful eviction from their rented house in Morris County. The family was given one month to vacate their home—a violation of their lease—and suf
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June 1, 2023
Contract with Morris County Expands Dental Care Access for Seniors at Zufall Health
A new contract between Zufall Health and the Morris County Department of Human Services is expanding access to dental care for local seniors. The County recently awarded our health center $169,000 to provide comprehensive, no-cost oral health servi
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May 16, 2023
Zufall Health Introduces New Chief Operating Officer, Annette Gonzalez, DHA, MPA
Annette Gonzalez, DHA, MPA, a health care executive with more than 30 years of experience, joined Zufall Health as chief operating officer (COO) on May 8. Gonzalez replaced former COO Frances L. Palm, MPA, who became president and chief executive off
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May 8, 2023
“Esperanza Para Las Madres” Supports New Spanish-Speaking Moms
Zufall Health is providing mental health support to Spanish-speaking moms in Esperanza Para Las Madres (Hope for Mothers), a new, virtual support group. Facilitated by licensed professional counselor Nereida (Nettie) Mendez, LPC, NCC, of Zufall’s b
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April 20, 2023
Meet Your Provider: Antonella Maietta, DMD
Zufall Health providers perform many roles beyond their primary job functions, and dentist Antonella Maietta, DMD, is one shining example. For the past 11 years, she has been a full-time dental provider while assuming additional responsibilities that
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April 11, 2023
Art Exhibit Opening Reception on April 21
Join us for the opening reception of “Love Mother Earth”, a group art exhibition presented by Zufall Health on Friday, April 21, 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Zufall Health, 18 West Blackwell Street, Dover, NJ. Enjoy live music, light refreshme
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March 24, 2023
Art is Part of High-Quality Care at Zufall Health
For nearly a decade, Zufall Health has integrated visual art into health care delivery. As part of our commitment to patient-centered care, we offer programs like Arts in Health and Breast Health Navigation that promote emotional wellbeing through ar
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March 20, 2023
A Conversation with President and CEO Frances Palm
Frances L. Palm, MPA, became Zufall Health’s president and chief executive officer (CEO) on February 1, 2023 after the retirement of longtime leader Eva Turbiner. Previously our chief operating officer (COO) for nine years, Palm comes to the role w
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March 16, 2023
Somerset County and Zufall Health Cut Ribbon on New Medical and Dental Facility in Bridgewater
On Monday, March 13, Zufall Health celebrated the addition of Bridgewater to its roster of service locations in New Jersey. Zufall Health – Bridgewater, a 2700-square-foot facility within the Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center, will
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March 15, 2023
West Orange Expansion Nearing Completion
Despite a pandemic, supply-chain disruptions, and many other unanticipated delays, Zufall’s nearly completed West Orange site is expected to open soon. “It has been a long and challenging journey,” noted Foundation Director Shade Cronan, “but
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March 14, 2023
No Wrong Path to Public Health: Marina Pieretti’s Zufall AmeriCorps Story
When Marina Pieretti, MPH, completed her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Hispanic cultures with a minor in film at Barnard College, Columbia University in 2013, she had never considered working in public health. In fact, at that time, Pieretti was
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March 3, 2023
Zufall Health Welcomes Jade Duncan, D.D.S., M.Ed., as New Dental Director
Jade P. Duncan, D.D.S., M.Ed., has been named Zufall Health’s new director of dental services. Duncan, who began her new role Monday, February 13, will lead a department that offers integrated oral health care to the nearly 45,000 patients served b
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February 20, 2023
Zufall Health’s New Medication Delivery Service Improves Access to Pharmacy Care
Zufall Health’s new, free medication delivery service provides patients with safe and convenient access to prescription drugs at affordable prices. Begun in November 2022, nearly 400 Zufall patients have had medications delivered to their homes or
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February 13, 2023
Building Healthy Communities
By Eva Turbiner, President and CEO Emeritus, Zufall Health As we enter early 2023, almost three years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the focus on the importance of access to health care and robust public health is fading. Happi
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February 7, 2023
Meet Your Provider: Pablo Fragoso, RPh
Growing up as a Cuban immigrant in New Jersey, accessing health care wasn’t easy for Zufall Health clinical pharmacist Pablo Fragoso, RPh, and his family. His father worked for small businesses that did not offer health care benefits, leaving the f
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January 30, 2023
Frances Palm Named Zufall Health’s New President and Chief Executive Officer
Zufall Health announced today the appointment of Frances L. Palm, MPA, as president and chief executive officer (CEO). Palm, who currently serves as Zufall’s chief operating officer, will succeed outgoing president and CEO Eva Turbiner, effective F
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December 27, 2022
Ask Dr. Bob: Reflect on the Meaning in Your Life for a Happier 2023
Ending the year and beginning a new one is a time to look back on the experiences we’ve had and give some thought to what we’d like our lives to be like in the future. Most people want the year ahead, and their lives in...
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December 21, 2022
2023 Construction Activity to Improve Patient Experience
Zufall Health’s ability to deliver high-quality health care to our 42,000 patients will be enhanced during the coming year through the completion of a number of new construction, renovation, and expansion projects. “The mid-year opening of our ne
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December 16, 2022
At Zufall Health, Substance Use Recovery is Part of Primary Care
Providing support for substance use disorders (SUDs), which involve the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs despite harmful consequences, is one of the many ways that Zufall Health helps patients achieve better health. Though SUDs can be managed, m
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December 13, 2022
Zufall Health Awarded More than $650,000 to Confront the HIV Epidemic in Essex County
Zufall Health’s HIV Services program is implementing a new, status neutral system of HIV care in Essex County, New Jersey, thanks a grant of more than $650,000 from the New Jersey Department of Health’s Division of HIV, STD, and TB Services. The
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November 22, 2022
Zufall and NJ Department of Health Rural Oral Health Conference Draws 300-Plus Learners
Zufall Health, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), hosted virtually the Fourth Annual Rural Oral Health Conference (ROHC), on Friday, November 18. The day-long continuing education (CE) program provided more than 300 regi
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November 15, 2022
Meet Your Provider: Patricia Kao, M.D.
Pediatricians have a big responsibility to the littlest members of our community: they help patients ages birth to 21 grow into healthy adults. For Zufall Health’s Patricia Kao, M.D., being a pediatrician also means helping young patients overcome
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November 8, 2022
Zufall Health Creates Healthy Smiles in Time for Veterans’ Day, and All Year-Round
Dozens of low-income military veterans received no-cost dental care at Zufall Health’s “Smiles for Our Heroes” event, sponsored by Delta Dental and the New Jersey Dental Association, on Saturday, November 5 in Dover and Morristown. Zufall provi
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October 12, 2022
American Academy of Pediatrics Publishes Advice from Zufall Pediatrician Christine Pagano, M.D., About Keeping Kids Safe from Batteries
Christine Pagano, M.D., a pediatrician in Zufall’s Dover location, was published in October 2022 in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ digital publication HealthyChildren.org. Dr. Pagano’s article, “How can I protect my child from the danger
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September 28, 2022
How Telehealth Transformed Our Delivery of Care
When Zufall Health’s clinical leadership first began discussions about telehealth with the New Jersey Primary Care Association (NJPCA), COVID-19 had yet to enter anyone’s vocabulary. Three years later, Zufall providers, including the Assistant Me
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September 26, 2022
Art Exhibition Receptions Return to Zufall’s Dover Health Center
This month, Zufall Health’s Dover headquarters welcomed to its walls new works of art by local creatives. The group exhibition, “Movement,” curated by Zufall Communications Coordinator Amanda Barron, is the health center’s first since early 2
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September 20, 2022
Congratulations to Our Inaugural Class of Community Dental Health Coordinators
On Friday, September 9, Zufall Health honored its inaugural cohort of Community Dental Health Coordinators (CDHCs) in a graduation ceremony. The hybrid in-person/virtual celebration held in Zufall’s Dover headquarters capped a one-year program led
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September 9, 2022
Ask Dr. Bob: Are You Depressed, and What Can You Do About Depression?
We all have times when we feel bad, even guilty, about our lives, ourselves, our careers, or our futures. But for many people, this sad mood won’t go away and becomes a way of life. They may lack energy, have trouble concentrating, experience a cha
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September 7, 2022
Celebrating the Value of Community Health Centers
Every year in early August the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) leads National Health Center Week (NHCW), a campaign celebrating the essential contributions that Community Health Centers (CHCs) make to local communities across
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August 25, 2022
Meet Your Provider: Marcella Perez, M.D.
Zufall Health Family Medicine Physician Marcella Perez, M.D., is a first-generation Colombian American. She says that the similarities between Zufall’s patients and her own family members inspired her to join – and stay with – our health center
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July 19, 2022
Zufall Brings School-Based Care to High-Need Franklin Township
Zufall Health recently welcomed patients to our very first school-based health center! The new center, located on the campus of Hillcrest Elementary School in Franklin Township in Somerset County, marks Zufall’s tenth clinical site. A school-based
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June 28, 2022
Eva Turbiner Retiring Following 16-Year Tenure
Zufall Health has announced the retirement of Eva Turbiner, whose 16 years as president and chief executive officer transformed a tiny clinic into a nationally recognized health center that now serves more than 41,000 underserved patients in seven Ne
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June 17, 2022
How You Can Participate in the Fourth Annual Rural Oral Health Conference
Save the date! Zufall Health’s dental department will host virtually the Fourth Annual Rural Oral Health Conference on Friday, November 18, 2022 in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Health. The theme is “Diversity and Inclusion: Addre
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June 14, 2022
Why We Celebrate Pride
Happy Pride Month! LGBTQ+ people and allies observe Pride Month each June with rallies, parades, festivals, concerts, workshops, and dance parties. Learning about our country’s 50-plus-year history of Pride, the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights, and th
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May 31, 2022
Ask Dr. Bob: Why is Checking Blood Pressure Important?
Did you know that half of us have hypertension, or high blood pressure (BP), and that many of us probably don’t even know it? There are few early symptoms of hypertension, so you may only learn you have it when a health care professional takes...
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May 24, 2022
Meet Your Provider: Sarah Aleman, MSW, LCSW
When licensed clinical social worker Sarah Aleman, MSW, LCSW, joined Zufall Health, she was the organization’s only behavioral health provider and was serving a limited number of patients solely in Dover. Now, 12 years later, as director of behavio
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May 18, 2022
Zufall Health’s AmeriCorps Program Adds Public Health Cohort
Zufall Health is excited to welcome its first-ever class of Public Health AmeriCorps members in July. During their 11-month term, these 10 individuals will provide health education and training, conduct community outreach and engagement, and work to
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April 29, 2022
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 approac
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April 12, 2022
En un Nuevo Video, Zufall Health Analiza la Crisis de Salud Materna en Mujeres Negras de Nueva Jersey
En Nueva Jersey, la tasa de mortalidad en madres, un cálculo de cuántas mujeres mueren du mujeres negras se ven más afectadas que las mujeres de otras razas. Una madre negra en Nueva Jersey tiene siete veces más probabilidades que una madre blanc
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April 11, 2022
Zufall Health Examines New Jersey’s Black Maternal Health Crisis in New Video
In New Jersey, the maternal mortality rate – a measure of how many women die during pregnancy or up to one year after giving birth – is one of the highest in the U.S., with Black women affected more than women of other races. A...
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March 21, 2022
Dele las Gracias a Su Médico
¿Está satisfecho con los médicos de Zufall? ¿Le gustaría hacerles saber cuánto aprecia la atención que usted recibe? Únase a nosotros el 30 de marzo para celebrar el Día del Médico, un evento anual para honrar a los profesionales de la sa
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March 21, 2022
Say Thank You to Your Provider
Are you happy with your Zufall providers? Would you like to let them know how much you appreciate the care you receive? On March 30, join with us in celebrating Provider’s Day, an annual observance to honor the health professionals who work so hard
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March 16, 2022
Pregúntele al Dr. Bob: ¿Sabe lo que es la próstata?
¿Sabe lo que es la próstata? Muchas personas no saben lo que es y tampoco saber su función. En realidad, es una pequeña glándula – normalmente del tamaño de una pequeña nuez – es parte del sistema reproductivo del hombre. Se encue
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March 15, 2022
Ask Dr. Bob: What Is the Prostate?
Do you know what the prostate is? Many people don’t know what it is or what it does. It’s actually a small gland — normally the size and shape of a walnut — that is part of the male reproductive system. It sits at the...
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March 11, 2022
La Junta de Zufall Elige Nuevos Funcionarios
Michael O’Donnell, un destacado abogado de Nueva Jersey, ha sido elegido presidente de la Junta Directiva de Zufall Health, reemplazando a William Shuler, quien se desempeñó como presidente de la junta desde 2017. O’Donnell, socio cod
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March 11, 2022
Zufall Board Elects New Officers
Michael O’Donnell, a prominent New Jersey attorney, has been elected chairman of the Zufall Health Board of Directors, succeeding William Shuler, who served as board chair since 2017. A co-managing partner at the Morristown-based Riker Danzig law f
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March 8, 2022
El desafío de Grow Garden State fomenta la agricultura casera y la alimentación saludable a través de Nueva Jersey
La registración para el segundo desafío anual de Grow Garden State en Zufall Health ya está disponible. Grow Garden State es una iniciativa del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Complementaria de Zufall (SNAP-Ed). Equipa a los participantes con s
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March 8, 2022
Grow Garden State Challenge Encourages Home Farming and Healthy Eating Across New Jersey
Registration for the second annual Grow Garden State Challenge at Zufall Health is now open. Grow Garden State, an initiative of Zufall’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), equips participants with free fruit and vegetab
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March 2, 2022
El programa de residencia dental apoyado por HRSA comenzará en Zufall-Hackettstown en el 2024
Zufall Health se siente enorgullecido de ser la primera y única clínica médica en Nueva Jersey en recibir una subvención de planificación y desarrollo para centros de enseñanza de salud de la Administración de Recursos y Servicios de Salud (HR
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March 2, 2022
HRSA-Supported Dental Residency Program to Begin at Zufall-Hackettstown in 2024
Zufall Health is proud to be the first and only health center in New Jersey to receive a Teaching Health Center Planning and Development grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), the agency of the U.S. Department of Health
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February 11, 2022
La Fundación de Morristown Neighbor F.M. Kirby otorgo una generosa donación a Zufall Health
Zufall Health esta agradecido de anunciar una donación de $30,000 de parte de la Fundación Morristown- F.M. Kirby. Esta subvención proveerá apoyo general para la oficina de Morristown Zufall Health en el 4 Atno Avenue, lo cual facilitará cuidado
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February 11, 2022
Morristown Neighbor F.M. Kirby Foundation Awards Generous Grant to Zufall Health
Zufall Health is grateful to announce the receipt of a $30,000 grant from Morristown-based F.M. Kirby Foundation. The grant will provide critical general operating support to Zufall Health’s Morristown facility at 4 Atno Avenue, which provides medi
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January 26, 2022
COVID-19 Conversation: Zufall Health and Morristown Families / Conversación sobre COVID-19: Zufall Health y las familias de Morristown
On January 13, 2021, Zufall Health Director of Outreach and Special Populations Michelle Blanchfield, MPH, and Morristown Physician Douglas Bishop, M.D., delivered a virtual presentation on COVID-19 trends, prevention strategies, and pediatric vaccin
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January 25, 2022
Three Continuing Dental Education Courses to Kick Off Our Clinical Excellence Series
Zufall Health and Dental Dental are delighted to invite you to kick off our Clinical Excellence series this winter to help you elevate your practice this year. Each session is free and eligible for CDE credit. Learn more about each program and regist
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January 12, 2022
COVID Study Affirms Health Center Value
Community health centers like Zufall have assumed leadership roles in battling COVID-19 throughout the country over the last two years and now, a new study has confirmed their significant impact on reducing infections and saving lives. A joint an
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January 12, 2022
Un Estudio sobre el COVID Confirma la Importancia de nuestro Centro de Salud
Los centros de salud comunitarios, como Zufall, han asumido roles de liderazgo en la lucha contra el COVID-19 en todo el país durante los últimos dos años. Ahora, un nuevo estudio ha confirmado el efecto significativo que los centros médicos han
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January 3, 2022
Flemington Dental Center Closed Jan. 3 through Jan. 7
Zufall’s Flemington dental center is temporarily closed from Monday, January 3 until Friday, January 7 due to recent staff shortages and the COVID-19 surge. We continue to offer dental services at locations in Dover, Hackettstown, Morristown, Newto
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December 30, 2021
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
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December 14, 2021
Need Health Insurance? Enroll Now!
Get Covered New Jersey – NJ’s Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment 9 in 10 people qualify for financial help! Open Enrollment for 2022 health insurance coverage through Get Covered New Jersey, NJ’s Health Insurance
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December 9, 2021
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 e
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November 16, 2021
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
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November 12, 2021
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 Incl
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November 9, 2021
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 t
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November 3, 2021
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 hu
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September 7, 2021
Zufall Partners with VA on VETSmile Dental Pilot Program
“On July 1, VA launched VETSmile: Connecting Veterans with Dentists in their Community in partnership with leading dental care providers in New York City and New Jersey, the initial sites of a pilot launch. VETSmile is a Veteran-centered effor
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June 17, 2021
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).
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June 17, 2021
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 pr
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June 7, 2021
Zufall Health Recognizes Dedicated Volunteers
Lori Jarvis, M.D., Named 2020 Zufall Volunteer of the Year Somerville, NJ – In commemoration of National Volunteer Month, Zufall Health recognized 100 volunteers who donate their time, talents, and energy to provide a wide range of supportive servi
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May 5, 2021
New Zufall Health Location Opens in Plainsboro
Plainsboro, NJ – On May 1, Zufall Health opened it’s ninth location after taking the helm of a community health center on the Penn Medicine Princeton Health campus in Plainsboro, NJ. The health center has been renamed Zufall Health –
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April 12, 2021
Zufall Health Mourns the Passing of Zufall Board Chair Emeritus Paul Nusbaum
The Board and Staff at Zufall Health are sad to announce the passing of our longtime, trusted Zufall Board Chair Emeritus, Paul Nusbaum. Paul provided over 25 years of leadership and guidance for the health center and his loss will be deeply felt by
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April 11, 2021
Zufall Receives Support from Direct Relief and The Pfizer Foundation to Improve Infectious Disease Care
Dover, N.J. — Zufall Health was recently 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
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July 8, 2020
Video: Zufall Health Safety Precautions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Watch this video to learn about the safety precautions Zufall Health has in place to protect patients while visiting our offices during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
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July 8, 2020
Vídeo: Las precauciones de seguridad de Zufall durante la pandemia de COVID-19
Vea este video para saber de las precauciones de seguridad que estamos tomando en Zufall Health para mantenerlo seguro durante una visita a nuestra oficina durante la pandemia.
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June 17, 2020
A Message to Our Patients and Community Regarding Racial Justice
As we’ve watched the public reaction to recent incidents of unfair treatment of people of color by police, we share the concern and outrage regarding abuse of basic human rights. From its founding, Zufall Health has maintained the core value of opp
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June 8, 2020
Direct Relief Awards Zufall $500K grant from Covid-19 Fund for Community Health
Zufall Health is honored to be one of six health centers in the nation to receive a $500,000 grant from Direct Relief’s “Covid-19 Fund for Community Health”. Health Centers who received the award are located in COVID-19 hot spots, h
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April 28, 2020
Coronavirus Grupo De Apoyo Para El Duelo
¿Has perdido un ser querido por el coronavirus? El Centro de Salud Zufall ofrece un grupo de apoyo virtual (video) para adultos de habla hispana para compartir con otros que estén pasando por un duelo similar. No es necesario ser un paciente de Zuf
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April 28, 2020
Coronavirus Grief and Loss Support Group for Spanish-Speaking Adults
Have you lost a loved one to the Coronavirus? Zufall Health is offering a virtual (video) support group for Spanish-speaking adults to meet with others experiencing similar grief. You do not need to be a Zufall Health patient to join the group. Click
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April 2, 2020
Telemedicine Now Available at Zufall
Telemedicine allows healthcare providers to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients at a distance by phone, computer or tablet. Zufall Health is focused on protecting the health of our patients, visitors, staff and community every day. Due to the sprea
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April 2, 2020
Telemedicina ahora está disponible
La telemedicina permite a los proveedores de salud evaluar, diagnosticar y tratar pacientes a la distancia, por teléfono, computadora o tableta. Zufall Health está enfocado en proteger la salud de sus pacientes, visitantes, personal y la comunidad
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March 25, 2020
Zufall Will Receive Additional Funding to Address COVID-19 Outbreak
Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) announced today that Zufall Health Center will receive an additional $118,000 in funding to help address the COVID-19 outbreak in New Jersey from the Coronavirus Preparedness and Respo
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March 3, 2020
Video: 2019 Smiles for Our Heroes
The third annual “Smiles for Our Heroes” veterans dental event took place on November 2-3, 2019 at Zufall Health in Dover, NJ. A partnership between Zufall Health, Delta Dental of New Jersey, Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation and the
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February 25, 2020
Una Carga Pública : ¿Qué hay que saber?
Una Carga Pública : ¿Qué hay que saber? Los servicios que usted recibe en el Centro de Salud Zufall NO cuentan como una carga pública. Los cambios de las reglas de cargas públicas serán efectivos comenzando el 24 de febrero de 2020. ¿Qué es u
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February 25, 2020
Attention Patients! Learn More About New Public Charge Changes
Public Charge Things to Know Services You Receive at Zufall Health Centers Do NOT Count For Public Charge. Public Charge Changes Go Into Effect February 24, 2020. What is a Public Charge? A person who is likely to become primarily dependent on the go
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December 10, 2019
Delta Dental and Zufall Health Honor Veterans at Third Annual “Smiles For Our Heroes”
Dover, NJ — In the heat of the Viet Nam War, Albert Grazevich knew how to handle almost any situation, but after losing several teeth many years later, he retreats when running into old friends. “If I see my wife stop to talk to someone,...
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October 29, 2019
Zufall CMA Karen Ponce Receives NJPCA Healthcare Hero Award
Karen Ponce, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Zufall Health, was recently presented with a Healthcare Hero Award at the New Jersey Primary Care Association‘s Annual Conference. Awardees are selected based on their selfless commitment and un
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October 18, 2019
Dedicated Volunteers Recognized by Zufall Health
Somerville, NJ – More than 100 dedicated volunteers who donate time, talents, and energy to Zufall Health were honored recently at the Fifth Annual Volunteer Appreciation event at the Bridgewater Manor. The volunteers provide a wide range of suppor
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October 11, 2019
China Delegation Visits Zufall Health to Learn About American Health Care
Dover, N.J — A delegation of high-level health officials from the People’s Republic of China recently visited Zufall Health Center in Dover for an up-close look at an American health center and to discuss Zufall’s approach to primary ca
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September 9, 2019
The Kathleen Nordman Dental Quality Award’s First Recipient is Dr. Antonella Maietta
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Antonella Maietta is the first recipient of Zufall Health’s Kathleen Nordman Dental Quality Award. This award is given to a Zufall dental provider in recognition of exemplary quality of care and patient engagemen
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August 29, 2019
Vision to Learn Van Provides Free Vision Screening and Eyeglasses to Zufall Pediatric Patients
Just in time for back-to-school, the Vision to Learn Vision Van visited Zufall Health to provide free vision screening and free eyeglasses to Zufall pediatric patients aged 4 to 18. During the two-day event, 71 youngsters had their vision checked and
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August 21, 2019
Save the Date! “Smiles For Our Heroes” Veterans Dental Event to be Held Nov. 2 and 3rd
Save the date for “Smiles for Our Heroes”, a special two-day weekend event on November 2nd and 3rd hosted by Zufall, Delta Dental of New Jersey and the New Jersey Dental Association to provide free dental services to veterans in appreciat
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July 18, 2019
Recordatorio sobre la privacidad de la información del paciente
Desde la elección presidencial, el foco de la atención pública ha sido en las decisiones y acciones del gobierno relacionadas con los inmigrantes en los Estados Unidos. Este aviso tiene como propósito aclarar ciertas dudas que pueden tener nuestr
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July 18, 2019
Important Information Regarding Patient Privacy at Zufall Health
There has been much public attention focused on government decisions and actions regarding immigrants in the United States. This notice addresses some concerns patients may have about their rights and the privacy of the information that Zufall has in
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January 25, 2019
Zufall Health in West Orange Celebrates Maternal Health Awareness Day
Zufall Health’s Prenatal Department in West Orange celebrated the second annual New Jersey Maternal Health Awareness Day (MHAD) on January 23, 2019 by participating in the “Stop. Look. Listen!” campaign, an initiative dedicated to “in
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January 15, 2019
Zufall Provides Free Dental Care and Fun on Feb. 1st for “Give Kids A Smile Day”
Dover, N.J. (Jan. 14, 2019) — Zufall Health, an organization of community health centers, will offer free dental services and fun activities to eligible kids from infancy to 12 years of age on Friday, February 1st as part of “Give Kids A Smil
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December 17, 2018
Bridgewater Garden Club’s Seasonal Arrangements Bring Joy to Zufall in Somerville
December 17, 2018– Somerville, NJ – Members of the Bridgewater Garden Club expertly crafted baskets of fragrant arrangements containing bright seasonal greenery, berries, and bows to decorate the Zufall Health medical center located at 71 Fourth
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November 15, 2018
Free Dental Care Provided for 200 Veterans at Smiles for Our Heroes Event
Dover, NJ – (November 8, 2018) Volunteers from all over New Jersey came together in Dover last weekend to provide free dental care and more to nearly 200 veterans at the second annual Smiles for Our Heroes, an event to honor veterans for their
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October 17, 2018
Sign-up Begins Nov. 1 for 2019 Health Insurance!
If you need to purchase health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace (Obamacare), you must sign up between Nov. 1st and December 15th. Be aware that the enrollment period this year is only six weeks long. If you already have health ins
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October 10, 2018
Zufall Emphasizes Career Development on Train Up Day
Zufall Health joined Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout the state on October 10th for a Train Up Day to encourage career development and workforce opportunities within CHCs. Train Up Day provides a chance to share available positions and job
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October 3, 2018
Smiles For Our Heroes Event Will Offer Free Dental Services for Veterans
Free dental services will be provided to veterans and their families at the Smiles For Our Heroes event. Services will include exams and cleanings, oral cancer assessments, x-rays, fillings, extractions, root canals and dentures. FREE food, giveaways
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October 2, 2018
Oct. 18th: Shades of Pink Celebration for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thursday, October 18, 2018 – 12:30pm Township of Franklin Senior/Community Center 505 Demott Lane, Somerset Download the flyer! The Zufall Health Medical Mobile Unit will be on site from 9am–5pm providing county residents with well-woman exams, i
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August 16, 2018
Zufall Health Celebrates Groundbreaking at New West Orange Site
West Orange, N.J. (August 15, 2018) — Zufall Health, a federally funded community health center, commemorated National Health Center Week today with a groundbreaking ceremony for a $4.5 million building that will provide a patient-centered medi
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August 15, 2018
New Jersey’s Commissioner of Health Visits Zufall Health in Dover
Dover, NJ — (July 12, 2018) Zufall Health recently welcomed New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Shareef Elnahal who visited the health center’s medical and dental offices at its Dover headquarters site. Led on a tour by Zufall Chief Operat
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July 13, 2018
Rep. Leonard Lance Visits Zufall to Announce Federal Funding Grant
Dover, NJ — Congressman Leonard Lance visited Zufall Health in Dover recently to announce the approval of $3.1 million in annual federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services that helps the health center provide care to its 3
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July 3, 2018
Zufall’s Outreach Team Volunteers with America’s Grow-a-Row!
Members of Zufall’s Outreach Department recently volunteered to spend an afternoon planting sweet potatoes at America’s Grow-a-Row. Together the team planted 4,000 plants! The plants should yield about 32,000 pounds of sweet potatoes, whi
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July 1, 2018
Zufall Provides Mobile Dental Services at VA’s Morristown Outpatient Clinic
Zufall’s Dental Van regularly visits the VA’s Morristown Outpatient Clinic where vets can register on-site to receive a free first visit on the Van. A patient’s first visit may include a clinical exam, x-rays, tooth polishing, fluoride
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June 26, 2018
Continuing Education Workshop: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
To download the flyer, click HERE!
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June 7, 2018
Zufall Health Recognizes Dedicated Volunteers
Ronald I. Deblinger, D.M.D., Named 2018 Zufall Volunteer Honoree Somerville, NJ (June 5, 2018) – More than 100 volunteers who give their time, talents, and energy to Zufall Health were honored recently at the Fourth Annual Volunteer Appreciation ev
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May 24, 2018
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 soli
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May 15, 2018
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,
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April 27, 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 Pre
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March 30, 2018
Zufall Celebrates Our Dedicated Staff on Provider Appreciation Day!
March 30th is Provider Appreciation Day! To celebrate, Zufall honored our amazing Providers with breakfast and a gift of thanks! Also, during the month of March, our patients submitted messages of gratitude to their Providers recognizing their dedica
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January 30, 2018
Zufall Announces Winner of Colon Cancer Screening Challenge 2017
Congratulations to Altagracia Jimenez, the winner of the Zufall Health Colon Cancer Challenge. The lucky Dover resident was awarded $500 in ShopRite gift cards. Her name, along with all patients who were up-to-date on their colon cancer screenings by
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January 10, 2018
Bridgewater Garden Club Creates Holiday Arrangements for Zufall in Somerville
Somerville, NJ – For many years members of the Bridgewater Garden Club have delivered holiday joy through their generous donation of expertly crafted baskets of fragrant arrangements. Once again, the cheery team arrived with baskets of bright sea
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November 21, 2017
Delta Dental and Zufall Bring Smiles and Free Dental Care to More Than 200 Veterans (Video incl.)
Click here for video of the event 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...
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October 27, 2017
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
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October 26, 2017
“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 attendanc
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October 13, 2017
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.
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October 5, 2017
Denise Fallon Receives Healthcare Hero Award
Denise Fallon, Coordinator of the Cancer Education and Early Detection program at Zufall Health in Somerville, received the Healthcare Hero Award from the New Jersey Primary Care Association. Healthcare Heroes are selected for their unfaltering dedic
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September 29, 2017
Zufall Health Improves Dental Care for Warren County Children
Dover, N.J. — Zufall Health, a nonprofit community health center operating in north and central New Jersey, has successfully been working with Warren County health professionals and community organizations to reduce the incidence of dental dis
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August 30, 2017
Zufall Health Joins Public Health Panel Discussion on WRNJ’s Talk About It
Zufall Health’s Director of Outreach, Michelle Blanchfield was recently featured on WRNJ’s Talk About It radio show hosted by Rev. Frank Fowler to discuss public health related topics particularly immunizations as part of National Immuniz
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August 25, 2017
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 Zufal
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August 22, 2017
Op-Ed: Why NJ Should Integrate Mental, Physical, Behavioral Healthcare
(August 16, 2017) It’s National Health Center Week, a time to recognize the high-quality healthcare our community health centers provide each year to more than half a million New Jersey residents at more than 100 sites throughout the state. Click
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July 25, 2017
Zufall Patient Navigator receives Lester Z. Lieberman Award
On July 17th, Zufall’s Patient Navigator for Seniors, Monica McKenzie received The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey’s (HFNJ) 2017 Lester Z. Lieberman Award for Humanism in Healthcare for her significant efforts in assisting at-risk seniors
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July 25, 2017
Dr. Amy Kotler Wins Population Health Hero Award
(June 7, 2017) Dr. Amy M. Kotler, a pediatrician practicing at Zufall Health in Dover, NJ since 2013, has received the New Jersey Department of Health’s Population Health Hero Award in the ‘Individual/Clinician’ category. The award acknowledged
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June 27, 2017
Zufall Recognizes Dedicated Volunteers
Dr. Lynne Carmickle named 2017 Volunteer Honoree Somerville, NJ (June 1, 2017) – More than 100 volunteers who give their time, talents, and energy to Zufall Health were honored recently at the Third Annual Volunteer Appreciation event at the Bridge
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April 24, 2017
Zufall Health Hosts Open House for Sexual Assault Awareness
Somerville, N.J. (April 24, 2017) —Zufall Health hosted an Open House to recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and highlight its Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) program.
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March 22, 2017
NJBIZ honors Eva Turbiner as one of New Jersey’s Best 50 Women in Business
Eva Turbiner, president and chief executive officer of Zufall Health, has been named one of the 2017 Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ, the state’s leading business news publication. The awards program honors New Jersey’s most dynamic business w
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March 2, 2017
NJ Colorectal Cancer Stakeholders Discuss National Screening Goal
On March 2, representatives from NJ Community Health Centers attended the NJ Colorectal Cancer Stakeholders Meeting.
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February 21, 2017
New Zufall Health art exhibit celebrates “Color”
[Picture “Transcendent Reflections” by Alex Bigatti] Open to the public at March 3rd reception
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November 2, 2016
Eye-Opening Discussion on Unaccompanied Immigrant Children
(November 2, 2016) Last night, the Community Foundation of New Jersey was pleased to host an engaging roundtable discussion for fundholders with three experts working to improve the well-being of the more than 7,000 unaccompanied immigrant children
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November 2, 2016
Zufall Health Receives Support From Fulton Bank of NJ
Somerville, NJ ( November 2, 2016) Fulton Bank of New Jersey has teamed with Zufall Health, a community health center operating in north and central New Jersey, to help combat childhood obesity. The Mount Laurel-based financial institution is this y
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October 6, 2016
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kickoff Stresses Importance of Early Detection
Photo (Courtesy of Joanne Vuoso) On October 6th, Zufall Health, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Regional Chronic Disease Coalition joined together with community members on the steps of the Somerset County Historic Court House
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October 2, 2016
Medical Van Treats Migrant Workers in the Fields of N.J.
(Photo: Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) NJ.com has posted an article about the healthcare services provided to NJ farm workers by Zufall Health’s medical mobile unit, the Highlands Health Van. Read it here…
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August 10, 2016
Zufall Health Launches Zufall Delta Dental Mobile While Commemorating National Health Center Week
Dover, N.J. (August 10, 2016) — More than 1,800 underserved adults and children throughout north and central New Jersey will now have consistent access to affordable, high quality dental care, thanks to a new mobile dental clinic launched today by
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August 1, 2016
Zufall Health wins prestigious Million Hearts Award for hypertension control success
Dover, N.J. (August 1, 2016) Zufall Health Center has been named a Million Hearts Hypertension Control Champion by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its high rate of success helping patients control blood pressure and prevent he
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May 23, 2016
Zufall Health Recognizes Dedicated Volunteers
Somerville, N.J. (May 23, 2016) More than 100 volunteers who give their time, talents, and energy to Zufall Health were honored recently at a Volunteer Appreciation event at the Bridgewater Marriott Hotel. The volunteers provide a wide range of supp
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March 23, 2016
Students play charity dodge ball for Zufall Health
Two dozen Seton Hall Prep student teams faced off in the school’s 5th Annual Dodge Ball Tournament to raise money for a local health center.
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November 19, 2015
Zufall Health – Hackettstown has a new location!
On November 19, 2015, Zufall Health held a ribbon cutting for our Hackettstown site’s new location at 117 Seber Road (5 Doctor’s Park) Unit 5. From left: Bill Shuler (Zufall Board Chair), Howard Henderson (USDA), Dr. Robert Zufall (Founder and Z
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October 6, 2015
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kickoff Stresses Early Detection, Screenings
Somerville, NJ (October 6, 2015) Somerset County Freeholder Deputy Director Patricia L. Walsh joined Zufall Health in Somerville (formerly Women’s Health & Counseling Center), and the Regional Chronic Disease Coalition of Somerset and Morris C
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August 10, 2015
Ribbon Cutting for Newly Expanded Zufall Health – Morristown
Morristown, N.J. (August 10, 2015) Zufall Health celebrated National Health Center Week with a ribbon cutting at its newly expanded Morristown site at 4 Atno Avenue.
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July 9, 2015
How Vaccines Protect Your Child
One of the most powerful ways to protect children from serious and highly contagious diseases is to have them vaccinated. Vaccines are among the safest and most cost-effective ways to prevent disease.
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July 1, 2015
Janssen Volunteers Dedicate Their Time to Zufall Health
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Employees Enjoy a Day of Caring to Beautify Zufall Health Somerville, N.J. (July 1, 2015) In support of the annual Janssen Cares Volunteer Days community service program, energetic and willing employees from Janssen Pha
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June 16, 2015
Zufall Health Recipient of Contribution from Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women
June 16, 2015, Somerville – Patricia L. Walsh, Somerset County Freeholder Deputy Director and Liaison to the Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women, was joined by Jane O’Donnell, Commission Chairperson, Eva Turbiner, President &
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May 12, 2015
It’s National Women’s Health Week – Take Control of Your Health!
May 8, 2016, Mother’s Day, kicked off National Women’s Health Week.
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March 24, 2015
Zufall Health named a National Quality Leader
Dover, NJ – Zufall Health, a community health center operating seven sites in northern and central New Jersey, has been recognized as a National Quality Leader by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The nonprofit organizat
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February 22, 2015
Zufall Health Opens in West Orange
Zufall Health has opened a new office at 95 Northfield Avenue in West Orange to provide quality, affordable medical care for every family member from newborns to seniors. The new site is the first Essex County location for Zufall which has been opera
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February 22, 2015
Zufall Health and County of Morris Partner to Provide Dental Services to Veterans
Zufall Health, in collaboration with the County of Morris, has launched a new program to provide affordable dental care to veterans in northern New Jersey, many of whom are not eligible for service-related dental benefits.
