

Turbiner now oversees a budget that approaches $50 million and a workforce that exceeds 400 professionals and support staff. This region – covering roughly one-third of the state - encompasses the largest service area of any of New Jersey’s 23 other Federally Qualified Health Centers. Under Turbiner’s direction, Zufall has grown to 10 clinical sites across Morris, Sussex, Essex, Somerset, Hunterdon, Warren, and Middlesex counties. She wanted to expand to Morristown, Hackettstown and beyond – way beyond. “My late wife, Kay, and I didn’t think much beyond Dover in those days,” said Robert Zufall, MD, who at 98 remains a member of the health center’s board of directors. When Zufall Health began in 1990, its founders – a retired urologist and his wife – envisioned a modest, one-night-a week clinic to serve the poor. Mikie Sherrill Įva Turbiner, Zufall CEO, Oct. Sam Wakim, Zufall Chief Dental Officer Rep. I am also grateful for the support of our dedicated board of directors, our talented staff, and the many dependable partners who helped improve the health of the patients and communities we serve.” From left:ĭr. “I am so proud of the organization we are today and its recognition as a trusted advocate for the uninsured of New Jersey.

“It has been the honor of my life to work here,” Turbiner said.

The executive search firm WittKieffer has been hired to conduct a national search for Turbiner’s successor. “We are grateful for her many years of dedicated leadership and wish her well in her retirement.” “Eva’s vision and expertise have turned a small, volunteer operation into a vital and thriving organization that makes affordable, quality care accessible to tens of thousands of vulnerable people,” said Michael O’Donnell, chairperson of Zufall’s board of directors. Turbiner, whose career as a health care executive spans more than three decades, said she will leave the organization at year’s end. Zufall Health has announced the retirement of Eva Turbiner, whose 16 years as president and chief executive officer transformed a tiny clinic into a nationally recognized health center that now serves more than 41,000 underserved patients in seven New Jersey counties. From Zufall Health: Zufall leader transformed tiny Dover clinic
