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Summit Health Cares

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Providing Care, Transforming Lives.

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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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Save the date for an unforgettable evening! ✨ Join Save the date for an unforgettable evening! ✨ Join us May 9, 2026 at The Grove for the Summit Health Cares Gala & Auction as we honor our 2026 Healthcare Heroes: Dr. Kerry LeBenger, Dr. Marie Nevin, and Dr. Rick Nitzberg. Enjoy a special night featuring Dana Carvey and celebrity auctioneer Christopher J. Hanke, all in support of programs that bring care, comfort, and resources to the communities we serve. 🎟️ Save your seat today! Get your tickets using the link in our bio.
1 in 3 women struggle to afford period products, o 1 in 3 women struggle to afford period products, often forced to choose between groceries and menstrual supplies. This week, volunteers packed Fresh Start pouches to help change that.

Access to basic hygiene should not be a luxury. Support our Fresh Start program by clicking the link in our bio! ❤️

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This Week with SHC: February 16–20 ❄️💙 This week w This Week with SHC: February 16–20 ❄️💙 This week we’re bringing gentle pilates, reiki, and pet therapy to our campuses, packing period pouches to support our Fresh Start program, and hosting community health screenings at Nourish.NJ and the SDA Church of the Oranges! #SHCares
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Yesterday our Care Crew packed period pouches for Yesterday our Care Crew packed period pouches for our Fresh Start Program! 
Because period products are essential, not optional. Join us in closing the gap; click the link in our bio to support. 💙 #SHCares #EndPeriodPoverty
This Week with SHC: February 9–13 💘❄️ Roses are r This Week with SHC: February 9–13 💘❄️

Roses are red, winter’s still here too 🌹 So we’re showing some love through care, connection, and community. From gentle pilates and reiki to pet therapy, period pouch packing, and a community health screening, this week is all heart.

Don’t forget! Gather & Inspire is coming up March 20: an inspiring morning centered on women’s health. Tickets available now, link in bio! #SHCares
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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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