Zufall Health was honored with the 2025 David C. Herzenberg Award at the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce’s 38th Annual Toast to the Stars luncheon on Thursday, April 10. The award is presented annually to one organization making a significant contribution to the health and well-being of Sussex County residents through the direct delivery of health care and human services activities.

Zufall provides comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services to patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, making it a critical and often lifesaving resource for Sussex County’s most underserved residents. Headquartered in Dover, Zufall operates across northern and central New Jersey, including their Newton site that opened in 2016. Demand for services in Newton has surged in recent years. In 2024, more than 4,000 patients received care at the site, which included 14,000 visits. This represented an increase of approximately 18% and 29%, respectively, from the previous year.

One of those patients is named Raven, who turned to Zufall Health – Newton nearly a decade ago after losing her job and health insurance. Without access to medical care, she would have been unable to manage the severe asthma that had previously landed her in the hospital. Although she now has insurance, she continues to rely on the health center for her care. “The care here is phenomenal and is a one-stop shop for everything I need,” Raven says. “And by helping those of us who can’t always afford the high cost of health care, Zufall truly saves lives.”

In addition to stories like Raven’s, one of Zufall’s most impactful contributions to Sussex County in 2024 was the launch of its Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program for individuals in recovery from addiction and substance use disorders. The program addresses a long-standing gap in local care access—particularly for uninsured and Medicaid-enrolled residents—and is fully integrated into primary care at all Zufall locations.

“Zufall Health has proven time and again that high-quality care doesn’t have to be out of reach for anyone,” said Frances Palm, Zufall’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “This award is a testament to the hard work of our dedicated staff, who go above and beyond every day to ensure that patients in Sussex County—and across our region—get the care they need and deserve.”