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...
Why I Give: Barry Rabner, MPA, finds personal, professional resonance in Zufall’s mission
Asked why he values Zufall Health’s high-quality and affordable services, Barry Rabner, MPA, responds with a story about someone who works in his community. Struggling financially, this individual could not afford proper shoes for her job that requires prolonged standing. She endured severe pain that ended in a toe amputation, a month of lost wages, and significant emotional distress. “Had medical attention been pursued sooner in a facility like Zufall Health,...
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...
Director’s message: Expanding care, honoring a legacy
All of us at Zufall Health are heartbroken by the recent passing of our co-founder Robert “Dr. Bob” Zufall, MD. He remained active in our health center until the very end of his life, leaving us all with cherished memories. I hope you’ll take moment to read his full obituary, in which he is posthumously quoted: “In a happy and productive life, [founding the clinic] was the most satisfying thing...
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...