PRESS RELEASES

BVMI awarded COVID-19 emergency grants for crisis healthcare and new telehealth program

BVMI thanks all the grantors that helped fund our new telehealth initiative, ensuring continuity of care for our patients during this global pandemic.

ACME "Give back where it counts" Bag benefits BVMI this February!

BVMI is pleased to announce that we are the beneficiaries of the Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee ACME's GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag program for the month of February!  Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative will receive a $1 donation for every $3.00 GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag purchased.  Read the press release here...

"Party with a Purpose" at BVMI's 10th Anniversary Gala

The Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI) is just days away from its 10th Anniversary Gala, but there is still time to join in the celebration. The event will be held on September 13, 2019, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. at the Edgewood Country Club, 449 Rivervale Road, River Vale.  Proceeds from this annual event enable BVMI to provide free primary medical care to Bergen County adults who work, but cannot afford health insurance. 

Expanding healthcare for women

Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI) has been awarded a generous three-year grant from BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), which will be used to help BVMI increase access to healthcare for low-income, working women in Bergen County who do not have health insurance.

Diabetes patient care and education

BVMI has received a grant from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ to fund diabetes patient care and education programs. 

Preventing diabetes in our patients

BVMI is pleased to announce we have been awarded a three-year grant from The Russell Berrie Foundation to help establish and grow our new Prevent Diabetes Program.  

Making a difference in Women's Health

BVMI is honored to have received a grant from the National Council of Jewish Women - Bergen County Section.