News & Announcements

Build a Better Tomorrow and Complete Your 2020 Census Today

Wednesday, February 26th, 2020

Are you looking to improve your community with better jobs, schools, do you want more money for health care? Make your voice heard by filling out your 2020 Census. The SJFMC Outreach Team will on site at all health centers throughout April and May encouraging patients to complete their forms online, on their phones or by a paper application. Play your part in ensuring a complete and accurate count in 2020. The U.S census is a count of everyone where…

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SJFMC Earns National Recognition for Commitment to Improve High Blood Pressure

Monday, February 24th, 2020

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is pleased to be recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) as a leader in the national effort to get patient blood pressure rates under control and reduce the number of Americans who have heart attacks and strokes each year. As part of the 2019 Target: BP Recognition Program, AHA and AMA awarded  Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers with Gold Status—one of just 542 physician practices and health systems…

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Make a Difference this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Get Screened

Friday, February 14th, 2020

Raise awareness this colorectal awareness month and help to decrease rates on the third most common cancer in the United States. According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, in the year 2020, there will be over 78k new cases of colorectal cancer in men and 69k new cases in women. Encourage your loved ones to get screened so you don’t lose them to this terrible disease.  It’s the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and women…

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Governor Murphy Holds Health Care Roundtable at SJFMC

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced his plan to lower health care costs during a conversation with SJFMC Chief Medical Officer, Gregory Collins, consumers, and cabinet officials. The Governor commended SJFMC’s efforts in reducing cost and making health care available for everyone. Governor Murphy said, “ Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is a gem in the state in the access it provides but that is not consistent across the state our challenge is to make it as good as it…

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Give Kids A Smile

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers participated in the Give Kids A Smile event on February 7, 2020, from 12 pm to 7 pm at our Egg Harbor Township and Hammonton locations. Give Kids A Smile is an annual centerpiece to National Children’s Dental Health Month. It is a one-day event where dentists and dental staff volunteer their time to provide free dental care to low-income and underserved children. To make an appointment with a SJFMC dentist of for more information…

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Protect yourself from the seasonal flu

Sunday, December 1st, 2019

Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu vaccine every year. Seasonal flu vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu. For many people, the seasonal flu is a mild illness. But sometimes, the flu can be serious or even deadly. The flu: Is linked to serious infections like pneumonia Can make existing health problems worse (for example, long-term heart or lung disease) Can lead to hospitalization or death Flu vaccines can…

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