As part of Cooper’s involvement in a state-wide initiative to bring best practices to patient safety, we have been posting Patient Safety Moments on the Pulse under the Quality and Safety Section, the Connect the Docs blog, and in Weekly Rounds under the “Don’t Forget!”… Read more.
Twenty-five employee volunteers from Cooper University Health Care joined representatives from the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) and the Parkside Business and Community In Partnership, Inc. to install a new Born Learning Trail at Farnham Park in the Parkside neighborhood of Camden on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.… Read more.
Cooper University Health Care recently began using a new vendor for confidential shredding – Stericycle Shred It.
Departments within Cooper that currently use shredding containers will receive a mini or standard console (pictured below) based on their past usage.… Read more.
Appetizer: Philly Cheesesteak Eggrolls
$6.99
Shaved beef, cheese, and onions wrapped in a flaky dough and deep fried golden brown. Served with ketchup for dipping.
Sandwich: Cubano
$7.99
Shredded pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and yellow mustard grill-pressed between crusty bread.… Read more.
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper has received a three-year approval to establish a new Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program by the Society of Surgical Oncology, one of fewer than 50 programs in the nation.
“Receiving approval from the Society of Surgical Oncology for this new fellowship affirms the quality of the curriculum and the faculty at MD Anderson at Cooper,” said Kristin L.… Read more.
Cooper University Health Care is one of only 24 sites in the United States currently treating patients with central sleep apnea (CSA) with a new implantable device to stimulate breathing. The remedē® System, developed by medical technology company Respicardia, Inc.,… Read more.
As South Jersey’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, Cooper University Health Care’s helipad receives a significant amount of flight traffic. As a result of its age and heavy traffic, the helipad needs to be replaced. Construction to replace Cooper’s helipad is underway and will last through mid-December 2018.… Read more.
By Michael Sabia, MD
Division Head, Pain Management
Cooper University Health Care
Whether you work full- or part-time, are a student, a busy mom or dad juggling family obligations, or all of the above, one thing you may all have in common is finding time to exercise during the week.… Read more.
Please join us in honoring Cooper’s many dedicated medical assistants as we celebrate Medical Assistants Recognition Week (MARWeek) from October 15–19, 2018.
Every day, medical assistants at Cooper play an important and versatile role in carrying out clinical duties to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care.… Read more.
“Educate Before You Medicate: Knowledge Is the Best Medicine. Talk With Your Pharmacist”
National Hospital and Health-System Pharmacy Week is October 21 – October 27, 2018
Please join us in acknowledging and thanking the dedicated pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for their invaluable contributions to patient care and their achievement in ensuring safe and effective medication use.… Read more.