The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey

06/17/2026

Last night, the board and staff of HFNJ gathered to pay tribute to a legend - our Board Chair Amy Schechner, who is finishing her six years leading HFNJ's Board. Through stories, song, poem, video, and personal tributes, consistent themes of Amy's warmth, commitment to humanism, and dedication to the Foundation and its mission resonated throughout the evening. Thank you, Amy, for giving so much of yourself to the Foundation through one of the most crucial phases in its history!

06/03/2026

Throughout the year, we are posting our "HFNJ@30" series of articles looking at the difference The Healthcare Foundation of NJ has made over its 30 year history. The latest article looks at our 2011-2014 initiative to change how local hospitals address Hospital-Acquired Delirium. By the early 2010s, research showed that delirium was largely preventable through targeted interventions and improved models of care. HFNJ stepped in to bring the latest research to hospitals in greater Newark - and launch programs to identify and ameliorate hospital-acquired delirium that are still affecting how patients are treated today.

Learn more: https://hfnj.org/hfnj30-hfnjs-systemic-approach-to-easing-hospital-acquired-delirium/

05/19/2026

HFNJ staff and trustees enjoyed a fabulous bus tour of several of our grantees today - a chance to meet in person, view their programs in action, and hear from them what they are seeing in the field. Thank you to Turning Point Community Services, The North Ward Center, JVS of MetroWest and Jewish Family Service of MetroWest for hosting us and giving us an opportunity to see first-hand the difference you are making in the lives of those you serve! 👏

05/13/2026

Tomorrow is the 10th annual Women's Heath Symposium conducted by Newark Community Health Centers. HFNJ is proud to sponsor the event through a $35,000 Special One-time grant. At the Symposium, participants will receive preventive health screenings, culturally responsive health education, patient navigation services, and direct connections to follow-up care.

04/20/2026

This weekend, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and Newark NAACP held the Newark Health Summit at Metropolitan Baptist Church. The high-energy event brought together community members with health experts to learn more about heart health. The day was part of the HFNJ-funded All Heart Collaborative, which is bringing together faith communities and community organizations across Newark to improve cardiac care and awareness. Special thanks to Dr. Chris Pernell, Dr. Tania Small and HCMA's CEO Lisa Salberg for proving a model for postive community engagement.

04/20/2026

It has been 30 years since The Healthcare Foundation of NJ was "Born at the Beth" - created from the 1996 sale of Newark Beth Israel Hospital. In NJJN | New Jersey Jewish News, Joanne Palmer traces the history of the Foundation. The article shows how HFNJ has stayed true to its mission, while adapting in each era to meet the changing healthcare needs of the times.

The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey turns 30

04/17/2026

ATTN Essex County health nonprofits: Registration is now open for partners for the 2026 Essex County Mobile Health Fair, happening October 3rd, 2026 at Branch Brook Park in Newark. If your organization runs mobile health programs, the Mobile Health Fair is a fantastic opportunity to reach members of the community and network with other community organizations.

Register today:

04/14/2026

We were thrilled to be at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey today for the ribbon cutting of The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Emergency Services Pavilion! 🎉

Made possible in part by a $5 million grant from HFNJ—the largest in our history—the newly renovated Pavilion serves as the “front door” to the hospital for more than 100,000 patients each year seeking emergency care.

The improvements are already making a difference, with reduced wait times and fewer patients leaving without being seen—important signs of a stronger, more responsive Emergency Department.

A big thank you to Darrell Terry and the incredible team at Newark Beth Israel for hosting us and for all that you do for the community!

04/05/2026

Wishing our neighbors throughout the greater Newark community a joyful and hopeful Easter. Happy Easter to all!

04/01/2026

The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey wishes the Jewish community of MetroWest a warm and memorable Passover. May your Seder tables be filled with family, tradition, and peace and happiness. Chag Pesach Sameach!