CHEMED Health Center marked a major milestone today with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newest facility at 275 S. Hope Chapel Road in Jackson. Guest of Honor, U.S. Congressman Chris Smith, joined CHEMED leadership, elected officials, and community partners to celebrate the expansion, which will bring much‑needed specialty services to residents across Ocean County and beyond.
“CHEMED’s new Jackson center is a powerful example of the vision and leadership behind community-based healthcare,” said Congressman Smith. “This kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident—it’s driven by a dedicated team meeting real community needs and helping people live healthier lives.”
Dignitaries in attendance included New Jersey State Senator Robert Singer; Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines; Lakewood Township Committeemen Isaac Ackerman and Meir Lichtenstein, and Committeewoman Deborah Fuentes; Executive Director of the New Jersey Department of Health Office of Primary Care and Rural Health Services Damon Koslow; and leaders from NJFamilyCare managed‑care organizations and local nonprofits.
A Site Designed for Integrated Specialty Care
The Jackson location will concentrate on high‑demand specialty services—bringing areas such as cardiology, gastroenterology, and dermatology under one roof. Patients will also have seamless access to CHEMED’s primary‑care network, laboratory partnerships, and case‑management supports, ensuring a truly holistic approach to health.
“This new building represents far more than bricks and mortar,” said Dr. Dovid Friedman, CEO of CHEMED Health Center. “It embodies our mission to provide comprehensive, integrated care where it is needed most. Every member of our staff played a role in making today possible, and together we will continue to raise the standard of accessible, high‑quality healthcare.”
Continued Growth and Community Impact
Founded in 2009, CHEMED has become New Jersey’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center, serving more than 90,000 unique patients through over 330,000 encounters in 2024 alone. CHEMED is already on pace to exceed those numbers in 2025, further cementing its role as a cornerstone of community health in Ocean County. CHEMED extends heartfelt gratitude to all officials, partners, and supporters who helped bring the Jackson project to fruition.
To schedule an appointment or learn more: call 732‑364-2144 or visit www.chemedhealth.org