Awards and Recognitions

In October 2019, Karen Ponce, Certified Medical Assistant, was presented with a 2019 Healthcare Hero Award from the New Jersey Primary Care Association for her selfless commitment and unwavering dedication to the mission of Zufall Health.

Dr. Antonella Maietta is the first recipient of Zufall Health’s Kathleen Nordman Dental Quality Award, an award given to a Zufall dental provider in recognition of exemplary quality of care and patient engagement. Dr. Maietta has been a valuable member of the dental team starting her career at Zufall in our Flemington Healthy Smile Center and on the mobile unit. Her dedication to mobile dentistry and the van program has helped contribute to the great success of the Delta Dental Mobile. Like many Zufall dental providers, she has forged a special bond with her patients which contributes to their high satisfaction.

On March 11th, Zufall Health received the Health Center Quality Leader recognition from United Healthcare Community Plan. The recognition from United Healthcare Community Plan was to acknowledge Zufall’s Health Center Quality Leader award from HRSA. Quality Leaders are among the top 30 percent of all HRSA-supported health centers that achieved the best overall clinical outcomes, demonstrating high-quality across their clinical operations. Zufall Health was of the seven New Jersey FQHCs to receive the Quality Leader award from HRSA.

Dr. Mario Szuchman, a Zufall Pediatrician, was honored by the Partners for Health Foundation on November 29th with their Community Impact Award in the area of “Access to Health”. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Partners for Health Foundation awarded 10 Community Impact Awards, and grants totaling $100,000, to recognize nonprofit organizations and individuals making a significant difference in the health and well-being of local communities.

The Healthcare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ) honored Zufall Health with its 2018 Recognition Award for Patient Access and Advocacy at the New Jersey Primary Care Association annual convention in October 2018.

In October, Erik Moran, Case Manager of the Health, Education, and Legal (HEAL) Program received a 2018 Healthcare Hero Award from the New Jersey Primary Care Association for his commitment to help low-income Zufall Health patients in Morris County obtain legal assistance focused on issues including housing, income maintenance and domestic violence.

Zufall received, for the second year in a row, the Target: BP™ GOLD Recognition for helping an outstanding 73% of our patients diagnosed with hypertension get the condition under control. The American Heart Association and the American Medical Association have joined together to collaborate on Target: BP™, a nationwide initiative to help healthcare providers and patients achieve better blood pressure control at the best levels to improve health.

Dr. Rina Ramirez, Zufall’s Chief Medical Officer, has been named the winner of the National Association of Community Health Center’s ‘s 2018 Samuel U. Rodgers, MD Achievement Award.  Established in 1977 in honor of the late Dr. Rodgers, a health care provider, community activist, and national leader in health and civil rights, this award is presented to a distinguished primary care clinician who exemplifies excellence in clinical practice and leadership at the local, state, or national level.

On April 19, 2018, the Morris County Chamber of Commerce  presented Zufall Health’s President & CEO Eva Turbiner with the 2018 Non-Profit Exemplary Leader Award. The Chamber’s Non-Profit Excellence Awards honor Morris County organizations and volunteers who demonstrate innovation and leadership that has resulted in new and improved services for clients and has had a meaningful impact on the community.

In December 2017, the National Improvement Partnership Network (NIPN) acknowledged Zufall Health – Dover with  a Gold Level Achievement for our dedication to the prevention of HPV-related cancers through participation in the National Immunization Partnership with the APA’s Learning Collaborative to Improve HPV Immunization Coverage. A Gold Level Achievement is awarded for meeting or exceeding all project goals.

Denise Fallon, Coordinator of the Cancer Education and Early Detection program at Zufall Health in Somerville received the Healthcare Hero Award from the NJ Primary Care Association for her dedication to helping thousands of low-income patients in Somerset County get essential cancer screenings.

On July 17^th, Zufall’s Patient Navigator for Seniors, Monica McKenzie received The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey’s 2017 Lester Z. Lieberman Award for Humanism in Healthcare for her significant efforts in assisting at-risk seniors in achieving desired medical outcomes.

In June 2017, Dr. Amy Kotler was named as a Population Health Hero by the NJ Department of Health for her leadership for Zufall Health’s Andale program to combat childhood obesity.

Zufall Health residency program received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation – Advanced Education in General Dentistry in April 2017.

In March 2017, Eva Turbiner was named one of the state’s Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ Magazine.

In 2016, Eva Turbiner was honored by the National Association of Community Health Centers with the Elizabeth K. Cooke Most Valuable Player Award for advocacy on behalf of community health.

The National Center for Quality Assurance recognized Zufall Health as a Patient-Centered Medical Home Level 3 (highest level possible) for all eligible sites, 2016

In 2016, Zufall was recognized by the DentaQuest Institute with an award for Integration of Medical and Dental Services, and for outstanding achievements in the Dental Caries Management Collaborative

In 2016, Zufall Health received recognition from HRSA for its excellent clinical outcomes, as a National Leader, surpassing national benchmarks and goals on at least one important measure during 2015

In 2015, Zufall received Gold II recognition for advancement and commitment to a comprehensive medication management delivery system from the national Alliance for Integrated Medication Management (AIMM)

In 2015, Dr. Sam Wakim, Chief Dental Officer at Zufall Health, was recognized as a “Real Doc Hollywood” by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, and several members of Zufall’s dental staff have been named among the “Best Dentists in NJ by New Jersey Magazine

Zufall pediatrician Dr. Amy Kotler was named one of “NJ’s Favorite Kids Docs” by New Jersey Family Magazine, 2015

Zufall hosted the NJ DOH state-wide celebration of National Rural Health Day at the new Hackettstown office, 2015

($100,000 prize)

340B Peer-to-Peer Leading Practice Site, 2011-2013

• Outcomes Improvement Award
• Performance Improvement Award
• Life Saving Patient Safety Award
• Integrated Medication Management Award
• Change Package Implementation Award
• 5.0 Certified Gold Team Recognition for Clinical Pharmacy Best Practices Integration

Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Delivery of Clinical Pharmacy Services and Dedication to Patient-Centered Care and Quality Improvement

Phase 2 Healthy Weight Collaborative Recognition

Lester Z. Lieberman Humanism in Healthcare Award (Claribel Aviles)

Community Health Center Champion Award
Contribution to Women’s Health Care Award (Dr. Rina Ramirez)

Dr. Sam Wakim

Dr. Kathleen Nordman

NJ Top Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Davia Strachan

Morris County Chamber of Commerce 2013 Non Profit Excellence Award

2014 Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts

2012 PSPC Outstanding Performance Award
2012 and 2011 Patient Safety Life Saving Award
2012 Innovator Award
2012 Quality Leadership Award – Mayra Soto
2012 Integrated Medication Management Award – Teresita Lawson
2012 Outstanding Executive Leadership Award – Dr. Rina Ramirez, CMO

H. Jack Geiger Award for Program Management, 2011

The New Jersey Vaccines for Children Program Barbara Giudici Excellence Award, 2011