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Summit Health Cares

Summit Health Cares

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.

12,400hours
Devoted to patients with cancer and their families by Resource Center staff and volunteers.
8,700+
Free medical screenings provided to underserved populations.
200,000+
Period products donated as part of Fresh Start.
$500,000
In scholarship money distributed to future healthcare leaders.
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"Health is a Human Right, Not a Privilege to be Purchased."

– Shirley Chisholm

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Happy Employee Appreciation Day! To our dedicated Happy Employee Appreciation Day! To our dedicated staff and incredible volunteers, thank you for the care, compassion, and commitment you bring to Summit Health Cares every single day. Because of you, wellness screenings happen, period products reach those who need them most, patients facing cancer, as well as their families, feel supported, and communities feel seen. We are endlessly grateful for the heart behind the work. ❤️ #SHCares #EmployeeAppreciationDay
Last week, our Care Crew partnered with SDA Food P Last week, our Care Crew partnered with SDA Food Pantry to provide health screenings while neighbors picked up groceries, connecting immediate health insights with heart healthy food options. We also distributed Fresh Start supplies, sharing menstrual and menopause essentials alongside education so informed decisions could happen the same day. Thank you to the volunteers and supporters who make this work possible! #SHCares #CommunitySupport
March is here and we are kicking it off strong! 🌷 March is here and we are kicking it off strong! 🌷 Scholarships are officially OPEN and  healing classes continue all week. A new month means new opportunities to bring care, comfort, and support to our community! #SHCares
Your future in healthcare starts here! 🏥 If you a Your future in healthcare starts here! 🏥  If you are enrolled in an accredited college, university, or certification program pursuing a career in healthcare, Summit Health Cares wants to invest in you. Through the Next Generation Scholarship and the Dr. Marcia A. Sherman Scholarship, we're awarding up to $2,500 to students with a passion for medicine and community service.

We believe the next generation of healthcare leaders will build a healthier, more equitable future, and we're here to help make that journey a little easier. ❤️

Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply today! #SHCares #2026Scholarships
We are three weeks away from Gather & Inspire and We are three weeks away from Gather & Inspire and we cannot wait! Join us for a powerful morning dedicated to women’s health, meaningful conversation, and community connection. Make sure you’ve got your ticket! Secure your seat today through the link in our bio. ✨❤️
 
#SHCares #GatherandInspire #FreshStartProgram
Our Care Crew was back at Nourish NJ this week wit Our Care Crew was back at Nourish NJ this week with blood pressure and diabetes screenings, health education, and Fresh Start supplies. By bringing preventive care into a trusted Healthy Choice Pantry, we help people understand their numbers and catch concerns early. Real health starts in community! #SHCares #NourishNJ #CommunityHealth
This Week with SHC: February 23–27 ❄️💙 It’s been This Week with SHC: February 23–27 ❄️💙

It’s been a snowy one! We hope you are staying warm out there. While winter does its thing, we’re keeping our campuses cozy with Gentle Pilates, Reiki, Pet Therapy, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and Healing Touch.

Looking ahead: 
• Gather & Inspire on March 20
• Team SHC takes on the NYC Half Marathon on March 15! 🏃‍♂️

#SHCares #TeamSHC
Last week, at the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church o Last week, at the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green Food Pantry, our Care Crew provided blood pressure screenings, HBA1c diabetes testing, BMI measurements, and one on one health education while families picked up groceries.

No appointment. No extra trip. Just trusted care in a space our neighbors already rely on.

This is accessible prevention in action! Want to make an impact? Consider supporting our mission! Click the link in our bio to learn more. #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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