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 Operating Officer Eva Turbiner, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rina Ramirez, and Chief Dental Officer Dr. Sam Wakim, the Commissioner had the opportunity to meet Manuel Hernandez, a young man who has been a Zufall patient since childhood. He also interacted with medical, dental, and administrative staff.
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 37,000 patients.
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, which is 128,000 servings! We are so proud of our Outreach Team for their hard work! With the help of over 9,100 volunteers annually, America's Grow-a-Row is able to plant, pick, rescue, and donate over 1.3 million pounds...
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 treatment and a treatment plan. If further treatment is needed, vets can schedule a follow-up visit on the Van or at one of Zufall’s dental offices nearby for a discounted rate. This program...
Continuing Education Workshop: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
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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 event at the Bridgewater Manor. The volunteers provide a wide range of supportive services at the nonprofit community health center which offers affordable medical and dental care to patients in six New Jersey counties.
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 solidarity to show support for people living with HIV/AIDS and helped raise a state-wide total of $293,098 to assist the efforts of local HIV/AIDS service organizations. Proceeds from the Morristown...
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, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Tuesday, June 12, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Monday, June 25, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM To sign up: Go to https://learning.zufallhealth.org and click on "Sign up Now for the 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 Prevention Initiative (APPI) and many students participated in the day to educate their peers about this important issue.
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 dedication to the health of the communities Zufall serves. Here are just a few of our favorite messages: