Community Health

Serving the health needs of our community isn’t just about treating people when they’re sick – it includes keeping individuals healthy in the communities in which they live, work and play. Providing access to affordable, high-quality health programs is essential for healthy, vibrant communities.

Through a wide variety of education, prevention, screening and wellness programs, Valley Health System aims to enhance the health and lives of everyone we serve.

Community Health Services

Community Health and Wellness Education

Tune in to Health videos
Virtually Valley video series
Thrive! women's program
Conversations Like No Other podcast
Speaker’s Bureau
Classes and Events
Written Education
- Valley Be Well
- Valley Magazine PDFs
- Social media education

Click here to view our Support Groups

Hospital Partners for Health Education and Resources

Community Partners and Coalitions

Child Health Conference with Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission
Village of Ridgewood Health Department events
Project Healthy Bones at Valley
Drumming for Stress at Valley
Bergen Cancer Education and Early Detection
Get Fit Bergen
Community Health Improvement Partnership of Bergen County
Fit4Mom

Community Support & Sponsorships

Donations to community groups and charity events
Support of programs that assist the underserved with access to care
Employee food drives
Paramedic presence at community events
Public health nursing for municipalities
Support for low-income senior housing
Foundation grants

Responding to our Community’s Needs

Community Health Needs Assessment

Valley conducts Community Health Needs Assessments to measure the health status, behaviors and needs of residents in the communities we serve. The information gathered is used to help Valley direct resources to areas that need improvement, and guide efforts to enrich community health and wellness.

Community Benefit Report

Valley’s latest Community Benefit Report shares updates and statistics about our community outreach, education, partnership and support initiatives. Scroll through our gallery below to learn more:

Community Benefit refers to the commitment of not-for-profit hospitals to serve the communities they are part of. At Valley, we leverage our advanced technology, educational outreach, and collaboration with community organizations.

Community Benefit Report - Financial Assistance

$11,212,057 Financial assistance offers free or reduced-cost medical care to patients unable to pay their medical bills. Financial counselors help Valley patients apply for public programs like New Jersey Family Care and prescription discount programs.

$9,128,301 Unreimbursed Medicaid. This is the difference between Medicaid payments reimbursed to hospitals and the cost to provide services to Medicaid-enrolled patients.

$3,232,889 Research. Valley invests in research as part of our broader commitment to improving public health and serving our communities. Valley conducts research in oncology, gastroenterology, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, neurology, and more.

$464,797 Cash & In-Kind Contributions. Valley supports many 501c3 organizations by providing cash and in-kind contributions towards initiatives that support needs identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment.

$3,005,217 Subsidized Services. In 2023, the Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD, Family Care Center saw 5,271 patient visits. The center's dedicated team provides outpatient care, accepting Medicaid, NJ Hospital Care Payment Assistance, Medicare, and Charity Care.

$3,527,530 Community Health Improvement. 181,877 people attended 699 free programs, both in-person and online, reflecting Valley’s commitment to accessible learning. 39 community groups engaged 1,441 people through the Community Speaker’s Bureau.

Community Health Implementation Plan

Valley’s Community Health Implementation Plan outlines our goals for responding to the community’s health needs, as reported in the Community Health Needs Assessment.