On Thursday, October 27, 2011, the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, along with the Planetree Patient Interaction Team gave the gift of reading this Halloween by providing pediatric patients with children’s books donated by employees at Cooper. Every child took home at least one book, as well as a bag full of “ghostly” goodies such as pencils, stickers, erasers and other fun keepsakes.
Julie Viner, RN (Cooper Employee) with pediatric patients Dalishca and Delishca Mendez, both 4 yrs old.
Lori B. Feldman-Winter, MD, renowned specialist in breastfeeding and Committee Member for the Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding, was featured live on CNN with American Morning’s Kiran Chetry in New York City discussing the pros and cons of sharing breast milk with other mother’s who cannot breastfeed, and the safety of shared milk. She also commented on the positive benefits of giving breast milk to a baby.
From sports injuries to obesity, Cooper has found a way to educate children on these important issues while also improving their health and wellness and exposing them to exciting careers in healthcare.
“Cooper in Schools” is a multidisciplinary program at Cooper University Hospital that provides health and wellness education to students, teachers, school nurses and communities within the Delaware Valley. Through a series of tours, symposiums and lectures, Cooper identifies age appropriate topics of interest for students at the elementary, middle, and high school level. Younger students will learn about proper eating habits, diabetes, and injury prevention while topics of interest for teenagers can include sexual health, stress management and sports medicine. These programs also introduce students to career options available in the healthcare field.
Nationally-renowned pediatrician and healthcare business leader John M. Tedeschi, MD, has been appointed to Cooper’s Board of Trustees. Dr. Tedeschi is founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Continuum Health Alliance, LLC, a regional healthcare management corporation, and Advocare, LLC, one of the largest, independent private physician groups serving New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region.
“Dr. Tedeschi is one of the most influential and prominent physicians in South Jersey,” says George E. Norcross III, Chairman of the Board at Cooper. “His knowledge of healthcare and business acumen will lend greater insight to the care we provide at Cooper, particularly our pediatric services.”
His reputation in the region is a reflection of his advocacy for the children of South Jersey. As a leading business entrepreneur, he founded Advocare, an innovative new model for physician practices allowing doctors to focus on practicing medicine rather than focusing on the business of medical care.
In its fifth year, The Cooper Summer Reading Institute at the Lanning Square School is keeping kids academically connected through a fun and friendly summer reading camp. On Thursday August 5, the program was showcased to the community.
With the continued generous support from the sponsorship of Anne E. Koons of Prudential Realtors, the Cooper Reading Institute at Lanning Square is helping kindergarten through fourth-grade students from the Camden area build lifelong reading skills through its six-week summer program. Students attend this full-day program with no cost to parents. It is through these kind-hearted donations that the program can continue to thrive and make a difference in the lives of these Camden children.
From sports injuries to obesity, Cooper has found a way to educate children on these important issues while also improving their health and wellness and exposing them to exciting careers in healthcare.
Nationally-renowned pediatrician and healthcare business leader 
