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 at Brooklake Country Club raised funds to outfit the new facility, set to open in 2025. “Since 2022, we have provided services to students in the district using our mobile van, and we’ll soon...
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 patients and staff a sense of hope and renewal through a diverse collection of paintings, photography, and multimedia pieces. The exhibition debuted with a reception on September 12, where attendees enjoyed food, wine,...
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 and vaccines, along with their busy, working parents and family members. Often, these patients had nowhere else to turn for essential health care services, but the Zufalls welcomed them with open...
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, marking the addition of dental care to the facility. The event, aligned with National Health Center Week, highlighted the essential role community health centers like Zufall play in providing affordable, high-quality care to...
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 organizations provide affordable, high-quality care to over 32.5 million patients, or 1 in 10 people! Every August, Zufall participates in National Health Center Week to highlight the important role that health centers play in improving...
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, the festivities marked the return of the event in this format after a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Edward Miuccio, a 36-year-old Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan, was...
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 dollars out of pocket. Similarly, Army Veteran John Boardman was overjoyed when his chipped tooth was expertly bonded by Dr. Antonella Maietta without any financial burden. “He was so excited to show everyone his...
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 marked the long-awaited completion of Zufall's first-ever ground-up construction project. Zufall leaders, including President and CEO Frances L. Palm, MPA, Board Chair Michael O’Donnell, JD, and Former President and CEO Eva Turbiner, along with West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney,...
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 replace Zufall’s aging medical van and honoring former President and Chief Executive Officer Eva Turbiner. The medical van, a 38-foot biodiesel bus, is in dire need of replacement after...
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, the site of its school-based health center, with 375 attendees. Guests enjoyed a host of health services, resources, and activities during the celebrations that converged with the start of the back-to-school season, including: backpacks...