Summit Health Cares is committed to improving access to healthcare for the underserved in our communities, educating and inspiring future healthcare providers, and promoting the courage, confidence, and emotional well-being of individuals and their families facing cancer.
Our Work Is Based On
A Simple But Powerful Goal
9,000
Free Medical Screenings
provided to underserved populations. More than 20,000 to date.
$260,000
Scholarships Awarded
to students pursuing careers in healthcare.
180
Hours of Pet Therapy
offered to chemotherapy patients in SMG Cancer Centers.
1,100+
Staff Volunteer Hours Offered
300+
High School Students
participating in Healthcare Professional For A Day programs.
350+
Coats Donated
to local families at our FHH food pantries.
700
Back-To-School Backpacks
provided to children affiliated with The Boys & Girls Clubs and our FoodBank partners.
650
Hours Volunteered
by medical staff mentoring students in 1-On-1 Shadowing programs.
900+
Toys Donated
to The Boys & Girls Club of Paterson & Passaic and The Interfaith Food Pantry Of The Oranges.
How Does SHC Help?
Making a positive impact in our community is what Summit Health Cares is all about. Why? Because once we uncover a need, we work hard to make a difference.
What’s the Issue?
How Does SHC Help?
9% of N.J. residents have been diagnosed with diabetes and hundreds more are undiagnosed.
(source: https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/chronic/documents/17-Diabetes%20Action%20Plan_2.0.pdf)
SHC’s Food, Health, Hope: An Answer to Diabetes works to identify food pantry clients who have pre-diabetes, diabetes, hypertension, or obesity, providing them access to health care they may not otherwise have.
More than 75% of our national health care spending is for people with chronic conditions.
Since 2017, SHC has taken its mobile unit into underserved counties in New Jersey, to provide more than 31,000 free health screenings and education for children and adults, with a focus on detecting pre-diabetes, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and asthma.
1 in 4 teens in the US has missed class due to lack of access to period supplies.
The Fresh Start Initiative prevents period poverty by putting pads, tampons, and hygiene products in the hands of girls and women who need them.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and worldwide.
Through the Enright Skin Cancer Program, we are transforming how young people learn about sun safety with online resources – including the interactive Enright Sun Safety Certification™ program, educational presentations, and onsite events.
1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will develop cancer in their lifetimes. It is the second leading cause of death in New Jersey and the United States.
(source: https://www-doh.state.nj.us/doh-shad/topic/Cancer.html)
The Comfort Project provides support, resources, and programs to allow cancer patients and their families to maintain their emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being throughout treatment, increasing quality of life and chances of survival.
In less than 10 years, the demand for doctors will exceed the supply of highly trained medical professionals.
SHC provides mentorship, shadowing, and scholarship programs to foster a successful path for future health care leaders.
Empowering Communities
SHC provides access to health screenings and education in underserved communities around us. Our goal is to help participants in our community outreach programs become aware of any medical conditions they have and understand how to properly treat them (e.g., through healthy foods, active routines). We work hard to remove barriers to care because everyone deserves equal access.
The Comfort Project
SHC realizes the importance of elements that can help heal patients with cancer, above and beyond excellent medical care. By offering additional services to patients with cancer and taking a whole-person approach, we are helping patients with cancer and their families maintain their emotional, physical and spiritual well-being throughout their treatment - ultimately, increasing their chances for survival.
Educating Future Leaders
It’s clear there’s a need for more highly trained healthcare professionals. Summit Health Cares hopes to inspire today’s students to become tomorrow’s healthcare leaders through two scholarship programs: Next Generation Scholarship and the Dr. Marcia A. Sherman Memorial Scholarship.
Giving Back
We focus on providing financial assistance to those who could use a helping hand. Through scholarships to students, funds designed to help team members, patients or even community partners, our goal is to provide assistance to those who need it – helping transform their lives.
