Zufall Health

29/07/2025

In her unique role at Zufall Health, Lesly Tinoco , MA, LAC provides counseling to parents and young children when developmental delays, behavioral health concerns, or social stressors are identified during pediatric well visits.

This support is central to Zufall's Early Childhood Development program, HealthySteps, a collaboration between pediatrics and behavioral health that uses the Survey of Well-being of Young Children (SWYC) to universally screen children from birth to age 5.

Since launching in 2024, the program has completed 2,200 screenings for more than 800 children—about 60% of whom had identifiable needs.

“Our youngest patients often have the least access to behavioral health services—and the most to gain,” explains Sarah Aleman, MSW, LCSW, Zufall’s Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health Services. “HealthySteps is currently offered in Dover and West Orange, but with additional support, we could bring it to more locations. Pediatric providers across the Zufall system recognize the value of this integrated approach in preventing crises, reducing the need for costly interventions, and supporting the entire family.”

Learn more about how HealthySteps is helping parents navigate their child’s earliest years: https://www.zufallhealth.org/when-every-step-counts/

28/07/2025

La hepatitis es una enfermedad que provoca inflamación en el hígado, órgano que limpia la sangre y combate las infecciones. Cuando se enferma, no puede hacer bien su trabajo. Hay diferentes tipos de hepatitis: A, B y C son los más comunes.

La hepatitis A se transmite a través de los alimentos o el agua que contienen gérmenes. Las hepatitis B y C se contagian a través de la sangre, por ejemplo, al compartir agujas, mantener relaciones s*xuales sin protección o utilizar herramientas para tatuajes o piercings que no se han limpiado correctamente.

Los síntomas incluyen cansancio, dolor abdominal, o***a de color oscuro o piel u ojos amarillos. Algunas personas no se sienten mal en absoluto, pero con el tiempo también se puede dañar el hígado.

¡Protéjase a usted mismo!
1.Lávese las manos antes de comer y después de utilizar el baño
2. No comparta agujas, afeitadoras, cepillos ni cortaúñas
3. Pregúntele a su proveedor sobre las vacunas de hepatitis A y B
4. Use pr********vo cuando tenga relaciones s*xuales
5. Hable con su proveedor sobre sus factores de riesgo y síntomas. Ellos le pueden recomendar someterse a una prueba.
6. Conozca más: https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/hepatitis.html

Obtenga más consejos saludables de su hogar médico leyendo el último boletín para pacientes de Zufall aquí: https://bit.ly/3IDNxkB

28/07/2025

Hepatitis is a disease that causes swelling in the liver, an organ that cleans your blood and fight infections. When it gets sick, it can’t do its job well. There are different types of hepatitis—A, B, and C are the most common.

Hepatitis A spreads through food or water that has germs in it. Hepatitis B and C spread through blood, like by sharing needles, unprotected s*x, or tools for tattoos or piercings that have not been cleaned properly.

Symptoms include tiredness, belly pain, dark-colored urine, or yellow skin or eyes. Some people don’t feel sick at all, but it can still harm the liver over time.

Protect yourself!
1. Wash your hands before eating and after using the bathroom
2. Don’t share needles, razors, toothbrushes, or nail clippers
3. Use a condom during s*x
4. Ask your provider about the hepatitis A and B vaccines
5. Talk to your provider about your risk factors or symptoms. They may recommend you get tested
6. Learn more: https://medlineplus.gov/hepatitis.htm

Get more healthy tips from your medical home by reading Zufall's latest patient newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3GUXxp9

25/07/2025

Some of the Zufall team, along with friends and spouses, had a great night out at Crabfest at Verve Restaurant in Somerville last night! 🦀

This longstanding annual fundraiser raises critical support for our health center and the patients we serve. This year’s event continues through July 27, so there’s still time to make a reservation and show your support.

A big thank you to Verve owner Rick St. Pierre for your continued belief in our mission and for bringing people together in such a fun and meaningful way.

Learn more about Crabfest and St. Pierre's commitment to Zufall Health:

https://www.zufallhealth.org/why-i-give-supporting-zufall-health-aligns-with-local-restauranteurs-vision-of-community/

22/07/2025

Muchas personas de comunidades minoritarias se enfrentan a retos que pueden perjudicar su salud mental, como el racismo, la discriminación, la pobreza, las barreras lingüísticas y el acceso limitado a la atención médica. Aunque todo el mundo experimenta estrés, las personas BIPOC (personas negras, indígenas y de color) se enfrentan a menudo a todas las mismas presiones que los demás, más la carga añadida de la desigualdad sistémica.

Estas experiencias pueden provocar un estrés crónico que, con el tiempo, puede afectar gravemente a la salud, aumentando el riesgo de presión arterial alta, enfermedades cardiacas, falta de sueño, depresión, ansiedad y consumo problemático de sustancias. Existen 3 formas de apoyar la salud mental de las personas BIPOC:

1. ¡Pida ayuda! Un proveedor de salud conductual de Zufall Health puede proporcionarle un apoyo que respete quién es usted y por lo que está pasado.
2. Conecte con su cultura. Música, comida, idioma y tradiciones que pueden hacer que se divierta, que sane y se identifique.
3. Tómese el tiempo para descansar y recargar pilas. Pase tiempo con sus seres queridos, disfrute de la naturaleza, practique mindfulness, cuide su jardín, lea, etc.

Recuerda que cuidar de su salud mental es un acto de fortaleza y amor propio que favorece su salud en general.

Obtenga más consejos saludables de su hogar médico leyendo el último boletín para pacientes de Zufall aquí: https://bit.ly/3IDNxkB

22/07/2025

Many people in minority communities face challenges that can harm mental health—like racism, discrimination, poverty, language barriers, and limited access to care. While everyone experiences stress, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) often face all the same pressures as others—plus the added burden of systemic inequality. These experiences can lead to chronic stress, which, over time, can seriously impact health - raising the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, poor sleep, depression, anxiety, and problematic substance use.

Here are 3 ways BIPOC can support their mental health.
1. Ask for help! A Zufall Health behavioral health provider can support you in ways that respect who you are and what you’ve been through.
2. Connect with your culture. Music, food, language, and traditions can provide joy, healing, and identity.
3. Make time to rest and recharge. Connect with loved ones, enjoy nature, practice mindfulness, garden, read, etc.

Remember, taking care of your mental health is an act of strength and self-love that supports your overall health!

Get more healthy tips from your medical home by reading Zufall's latest patient newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3GUXxp9

21/07/2025

Gladys’ story is one we’re especially proud to share. A Zufall Health patient for 15 years, she has turned to us for everything from primary care and dental to nutrition and pharmacy. But what meant the most to her wasn’t clinical; it was the help she received to leave an unhealthy living situation and start fresh.

Many thanks to the Somerset Hills Community Health Foundation, a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation of New Jersey, for supporting our Older Adult Services program. This case management initiative within our Behavioral Health Department made life-changing assistance possible for Gladys (center), pictured with her behavioral health provider Maria Menzel, MSW, LCSW (left), and case manager Priscilla La Paz, MHA.

Read more: https://www.zufallhealth.org/living-on-her-own-terms/

16/07/2025

16/07/2025

This is community health in action! We recently partnered with the Somerset County Department of Health, NJ and Norwescap New Jersey for a blood pressure and cholesterol screening event in Raritan. Knowing your numbers is the first step to taking control of your health.

Additionally, Somerset County Outreach Representative Leonor Salgado was on hand to share valuable information and resources about prostate cancer.

Did you know Zufall Health provides access to affordable screenings for prostate, breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers? Call any of our locations to learn more or text us at 844-787-1846.

15/07/2025

AHORA es el mejor momento para programar las vacunas y los exámenes físicos deportivos de su hijo en Zufall Health. Las citas pediátricas se llenan rápido en los meses de verano, ¡así que no espere hasta la última hora! Llame al Zufall Health más cercano, para programarle una cita a su hijo bit.ly/2U4KPJi o envíenos un mensaje de texto al 844-787-1846.

15/07/2025

NOW is the best time to schedule your child’s back-to-school vaccinations and sports physicals at Zufall Health. Pediatric appointments fill up quickly in the summer months, so don’t wait until the last minute! Call a Zufall Health medical office near you to schedule an appointment bit.ly/2U4KPJi OR text us at 844-787-1846.

14/07/2025

Due to a burst pipe that caused significant water damage to the medical exam area, Zufall Health – Somerville is temporarily operating with changes to patient flow. While repairs are underway, medical appointments will be redirected to the following spaces:

Dental exam rooms (on site)
Highlands Health Van (parked on site)
Zufall Health – Bridgewater (2.3 miles away)

Same-day telemedicine appointments are available for established patients.
Walk-in availability is limited at this time. New patients seeking walk-in care at Somerville or Bridgewater are encouraged to call or text 844-787-1846 before arriving.

View all our locations and phone numbers here:
https://www.zufallhealth.org/for-patients/locations/

Debido a la rotura de una tubería que causó daños considerables por agua en el área de exámenes médicos, Zufall Health – Somerville opera temporalmente con cambios en el flujo de pacientes.Mientras se realizan las reparaciones, las citas médicas se redirigirán a los siguientes espacios:

Salones de exámenes dentales (en el centro)
Camioneta de Highlands Health (estacionada en el centro)
Zufall Health – Bridgewater (a 3,7 km)

Se ofrecen citas de telemedicina el mismo día para pacientes habituales.
La disponibilidad de atención sin cita previa es limitada por el momento. Se recomienda a los nuevos pacientes que busquen atención sin cita previa en Somerville o Bridgewater que llamen o envíen un mensaje de texto al 844-787-1846 antes de llegar.

Consulte todas nuestras ubicaciones y números de teléfono aquí:
https://www.zufallhealth.org/for-patients/locations/