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.
Your safety. Our priority. Every day!
Cooper celebrates Patient Safety Week, March 13-19, 2016.
I’m Dr. Erin Pukenas. I’m an anesthesiologist here at Cooper University Health Care and also the Patient Safety Officer.
Your safety when visiting Cooper is our number one priority. Every day we are focused on ways to ensure your safety when you visit Cooper or any of our physicians’ offices.
There is a great deal of work that we do to ensure your safety when you visit Cooper, including:
- Creating a culture of safety awareness among all employees;
- Developing standards and oversight for all safety practices and procedures;
- Providing regular patient safety training and education to doctors and nurses;
- Using the latest technology to improve patient care and safety;
- Measuring whether we are meeting the latest patient safety standards.
Camden Students Make “Heart Hug” Pillows for Hospitalized Children at Cooper
On Thursday, March 10, 2016, representatives of the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper visited St. Anthony of Padua School in Camden to accept a gift of handmade “Heart Hug” pillows to be given to hospitalized children.
The “Heart Hug” pillow project was initiated by Linda Burns, an art teacher at St. Anthony of Padua School, as a way for students and their families to engage in community service. Read more.
Cooper Helps Veterans Help Other Veterans Through Peer Leader Training
Cooper is offering a program to help veterans support their peers with the goal of teaching strategies and techniques for improved health and lifestyle.
During the Peer Leader Training, veterans learn how to coach skills such as managing pain and fatigue, better communication, making decision about treatments, and problem-solving.
Cooper is also offering classes for individuals aimed at helping them improve their health. Read more.
Cooper in Schools Continuing Education Series: “High Stakes, High Standards” in Children’s Health Care
Cooper University Health Care and the Cooper in Schools (CIS) Program invites school nurses, coaches, athletic trainers and school administrators to a continuing education symposium, “Health Care: High Stakes, High Standards,” on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westin Mount Laurel, 555 Fellowship Road, Mount Laurel, NJ.
The symposium features prominent Cooper physicians and clinicians addressing issues that affect a child’s physical and mental well-being. Read more.
Cooper Learning Center Therapist Named Educator of the Year by National Association
Cooper Hosting Free Colon Cancer Lunch and Learn at Adventure Aquarium
Cooper Announces $2 Million Grant from William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation to Support Cancer Genetics Program
Cooper Holds Support Services Career Fair on February 22, 2016
Cooper University Health Care is holding a Support Services Career Fair on Monday, February 22, 2016, for:
- Cooks
- Food and Nutrition Workers
- Food and Nutrition Hospitality Associates
- Kitchen Attendants
- Transporters
- Security Officers
- Support Services Associates (Housekeeping)
Where: Cooper University Hospital, Roberts Pavilion, Room 1014
When: Monday, February 22, 2016, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Candidates must possess excellent customer service skills, and have an upbeat and positive attitude. Read more.
Terry Ricca Named Go Red Chairperson
We are proud to announce that Terry Ricca, Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer, has been named chairperson of the American Heart Association’s 10th Annual Southern New Jersey Go Red For Women® luncheon. The annual event raises awareness, promotes education, and builds passion among South Jersey women to know their personal risk of heart disease and stroke, the No. Read more.