The Cooper Neurological Institute (CNI) Epilepsy Program has been accredited as a Level 4 epilepsy center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)—a designation reserved for hospitals and medical centers offering the most comprehensive and specialized epilepsy care.

In observance of National Volunteer Month, senior leaders and staff at Cooper University Health Care recognized the hundreds of dedicated men and women who donate their time and efforts to support the hospital’s mission, to serve, to heal and to educate.

Employees and staff of Cooper University Health Care “planted” a pinwheel garden on the front lawn of Cooper University Hospital in honor of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Awareness Month.

On March 30, 2016, The Healthcare Leadership Network of the Delaware Valley awarded Adrienne Kirby, PhD, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cooper University Health Care, its Senior-Level Healthcare Executive 2016 Regent’s Award.

The Regent Award is given to individuals who are fellows of the ACHE and have:

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Demonstrated innovative and creative management skills.
• Contributed to the development of others in the healthcare profession.

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Cooper University Health Care is holding a Medical Assistant Career Fair on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, for experienced medical assistants in the following areas::

• Pediatric
• OB/GYN Women’s Care
• Cardiology
• Internal Medicine
• Multispecialty
• Family Medicine
• and others

Where:
Cooper Business Office
3 Executive Campus, Suite 240 (South Wing)
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

When:
Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Joins Forces With More Than 500 Local and National Organizations to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screenings Rates Across the Country “80% by 2018” is a shared goal to have 80 percent of adults aged 50 and older regularly screened for colorectal cancer by 2018.

Outpatient oncology dietitians at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper play an important role in a patient’s cancer journey, from diagnosis through active treatment and beyond.

Registered dietitians help patients prepare for treatment and counsel patients through issues they may encounter during or after treatment. These nutrition impact symptoms may include:

• Anorexia
• Weight loss
• Taste changes
• Lack of appetite
• Early satiety
• Difficulty chewing/swallowing
• Bowel difficulties
• Supplement usage
• Drug/herb interactions
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Esophagitis
• Oral candidiasis
• Weight gain
• Malabsorption
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Learning healthy eating

It’s important to note the difference between dietitians and nutritionists. Read more.

For many years, the medical community has debated whether a positive patient experience (often termed “patient satisfaction”) has an impact on clinical outcomes in the hospital. While a correlation was thought to exist, a new study published March 17 in the Journal of Patient Experience by researchers at Cooper University Health Care shows that there is an association between a positive patient experience and favorable clinical outcomes in U.S. Read more.

Moorestown Township will be home to one of the top vascular and endovascular surgeons in the nation as rated by U.S. News & World Report. Jeffrey P. Carpenter, MD, Chairman and Chief of the Department of Surgery and Vice President of Perioperative Services at Cooper University Health Care, has opened a new office located at 110 Marter Avenue, Building 500, Suite 503 Moorestown, NJ. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care isn’t just another health care employer. We are a world-class organization with resources, expertise, and innovation that can’t be found anywhere else in southern New Jersey. From MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, our resources and clinical learning opportunities are among the best in the nation. If you are a talented clinical expert with a truly patient-focused outlook, learn more about what Cooper has to offer. Read more.