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Summit Health Cares

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Providing Care, Transforming Lives

Creating Better Tomorrows Today

By delivering free screenings, health education, and support services, Summit Health Cares makes wellness more accessible to those in need – providing care, transforming lives.

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A Healthier Tomorrow

Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, vibrant life. Our mission is to achieve health equity and transform lives through innovative programs, made possible by community support. This work is further strengthened by our strong partnership with Summit Health, New Jersey’s oldest and largest multispecialty medical group. For over a decade, their unwavering support has allowed us to engage doctors and healthcare professionals in working together to strengthen and uplift the communities we serve.

Our Impact

We are dedicated to making a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of those we serve. Through the power of community, committed volunteers, and targeted resources, we deliver vital care and programs that support health, healing, and overall well-being. From education to direct services, we work to ensure individuals and families have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to thrive. Our impact is measured not only in numbers but in the everyday lives we uplift—building healthier communities and a more equitable future for all.

6,800hours
Devoted to patients with cancer and their families by Resource Center staff and volunteers.
6,100+
Free medical screenings provided to underserved populations.
168,000
Period products donated as part of Fresh Start.
$100,000
In scholarship money distributed to future healthcare leaders, $500,000 in scholarship money distributed to date.
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"Health is a Human Right, Not a Privilege to be Purchased."

– Shirley Chisholm

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Here’s to a healthier, more compassionate 2026! #S Here’s to a healthier, more compassionate 2026! #SHCares ❤️
Last week, our Care Crew visited St. Joseph’s Soci Last week, our Care Crew visited St. Joseph’s Social Service to screen community members for A1C and blood pressure, sharing vital health information with care and respect. While guests waited, nutrition professionals demonstrated how to prepare a healthy, hearty soup. Guests sampled the soup, took home the recipe, and received ingredients to make it themselves. We are especially grateful to our partners @bombas and @lorealgroupe for helping us support our guests! #SHCares ❤️
This Week with SHC: January 12-16, 2026 ❤️ We've g This Week with SHC: January 12-16, 2026 ❤️
We've got a great week of community care lined up for this week, from Pet Therapy to Community Health Screenings. Swipe to check out all that we are offering! #SHCares
Happy Birthday to Megumi, our incredible Resource Happy Birthday to Megumi, our incredible Resource Navigator! 🎉 💙 We are grateful to have you as part of the Summit Health Cares team and hope you have a great day! ❤️ #SHCares
Happy Birthday, Joe! 🎉 Thank you for all that you Happy Birthday, Joe! 🎉 Thank you for all that you do to drive our mission forward and create a lasting impact in our community. We hope your day is filled with joy, celebration, and all the things you love most! #SHCares 🎂✨
This Week with SHC: January 5-9, 2026 ❄️ Hoping yo This Week with SHC: January 5-9, 2026 ❄️
Hoping you had a great holiday season! We are back with our scheduled programming and ready to provide care and comfort in the new year. Swipe to check out what we are up to this week! #SHCares
Our Care Crew recently visited CUMAC in Paterson t Our Care Crew recently visited CUMAC in Paterson to provide wellness screenings, including blood pressure, BMI, and A1C checks, along with health education and information on local clinics and community hotlines. We are especially grateful to Dr. Ucciferri, a podiatrist with Summit Health whose support was instrumental in helping us get this screening in before the busy holiday season. We also distributed warm @bombas socks to help people stay comfortable and healthy during the colder months. Thank you to our Summit Health volunteers for showing up for the community! #SHCares
As we welcome the New Year, we are grateful for ev As we welcome the New Year, we are grateful for every patient, volunteer, and donor who makes compassionate care possible. Here’s to strengthening communities and creating healthier futures together. Happy New Year from all of us at Summit Health Cares! #SHCares #HappyNewYear #2026
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Summit Health Cares breaks down barriers to care, empowers through education, and uplifts families with lasting programs. You can help by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word—every action brings hope and care to those who need it most. Together, we can build healthier communities—one person at a time.

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