Our Bureau
Somerset, NJ
With immense gratitude and humility, Health Camp of New Jersey (HCNJ) is proud to announce a historic milestone in its journey of community service: the establishment of a new community health center in Somerset, New Jersey. This significant step forward has been made possible primarily through the extraordinarily generous pledge of $1,000,000 by one of our community’s most respected and compassionate supporters, Lata and Atul Shah.
For more than two decades, Health Camp of New Jersey has remained committed to improving community health by providing free health camps, medical screenings, and preventive care services to thousands of individuals. What began in 1998 as a small volunteer-driven initiative founded on compassion, service, and a deep commitment to community well-being has steadily grown into a trusted platform for delivering vital healthcare resources to underserved populations.
The establishment of a permanent community health center represents a natural and meaningful evolution of HCNJ’s mission to expand access to quality healthcare services. In recognition of the Shah family’s exceptional generosity and unwavering dedication to community welfare, the new facility will be named the “Lata Atul Shah Community Health Center.”
The center will focus on providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality primary healthcare services, particularly for underserved, uninsured, and vulnerable members of the community. Planned services will include primary care consultations, preventive health screenings, chronic disease management, health education programs, and other essential wellness services designed to promote long-term community health.
“We are deeply grateful to Lata and Atul Shah for their remarkable generosity and their steadfast commitment to improving community health and reducing healthcare disparities,” said representatives of Health Camp of New Jersey. “Their philanthropic leadership has made it possible for us to expand our impact and create a lasting resource that will serve generations to come.”
The creation of the Lata Atul Shah Community Health Center reflects the collective dedication of the many volunteers, physicians, healthcare professionals, donors, community partners, and supporters who have contributed to HCNJ’s mission over the years. Their ongoing support has enabled the organization to evolve from temporary health camps into a permanent healthcare institution focused on long-term community wellness.
This milestone marks an important step toward HCNJ’s broader vision: ensuring that access to healthcare is not a privilege, but a basic right available to every member of the community. By establishing a permanent health center, HCNJ aims to expand its reach and provide consistent, compassionate care to those who need it most.
Health Camp of New Jersey invites community members, supporters, and partners to celebrate this meaningful achievement and continue supporting the organization’s mission of service, compassion, and community wellness. The organization looks forward to working together with the community to build a healthier and more equitable future.
The official inauguration date for the Lata Atul Shah Community Health Center will be announced in the coming months.
About Health Camp of New Jersey (HCNJ)
Health Camp of New Jersey is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting community health and wellness through free health camps, preventive screenings, and educational initiatives. Since its founding in 1998, HCNJ has served thousands of individuals by connecting them with essential healthcare resources and fostering a culture of preventive care and community support.
