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 celebrate his commitment to providing our most vulnerable neighbors with access to high-quality and affordable health care. Per Dr. Bob’s wishes, the Zufall Health Foundation is accepting gifts in...
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 the nonpartisan advocacy group representing the nation’s 1400-plus community health centers (CHCs), like Zufall. Central to the visit was urging elected officials to enact long-term federal funding for CHCs. Zufall executives emphasized that CHCs care for over 31...
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. Prevention is Power is a multi-year public health awareness initiative from the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc. (HSCF), the philanthropic arm of international health care solutions company Henry Schein, Inc. In partnership with the National...
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, they had few resources. Their one-room clinic had a portable exam table, a makeshift privacy curtain, and no other staff. Dr. Bob was the sole medical provider, while Kay managed administration, fundraising, and translation for their mostly...
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 the most vulnerable and underserved individuals and families in New Jersey – from migrant farmworkers to low-income veterans to newly arrived refugee families. Your generous contribution, regardless of its size, sends...
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 Camden Coalition. The $300,000, two-year NJ SNIP grant will allow Zufall to significantly expand its delivery of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and wraparound recovery support services. MAT is an evidence-based approach to...
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 efforts with her family. Before she came to Zufall, the internal medicine physician had become increasingly frustrated by the profit-driven focus of health care delivery, often to the detriment of patients. But it...
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 first-ever ground-up construction project. The new building represents a significant expansion in clinical capacity in response to the area’s surging need for affordable health care services. Designed by Carminio Architecture and constructed by the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company,...
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