Awards and Recognitions

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