If so, you may want to consider genetic evaluation and testing
Most people develop cancer by chance or due to risk factors that happen over a lifetime. However, some people develop cancer due to a hereditary cancer syndrome. A hereditary …
Managing Screen Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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COVID-19 vaccines are giving families hope that a return to “normal life,” including in-person learning for school-aged children, is right around the corner. Distributing the vaccine, however, will take some time. …
Celebrating Our Cooper Certified Nurses
In celebration of Certified Nurses Day – March 19, 2021 – Cooper University Health Care honors the commitment, expertise, and achievements of our certified nurses.
Cooper’s more than 300 certified nurses are clinical experts in their specialty field dedicated to …
Spotlighting Ways Our Cooper Team Keeps You Safe During Patient Safety Awareness Week
This year, Patient Safety Awareness Week happens to include St. Patrick’s Day, but at Cooper, we know your safety and well-being are more than just luck! There are many ways that our teams monitor ways to continue to improve on …
Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month: Why It Matters
This month is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. The impact on a person and his or her family can be devastating. A TBI is caused …
5 Helpful Tips to Prepare for a Colonoscopy
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and recent data show a 90% decline in colon cancer screenings because of COVID-19. This sharp decline puts tens of thousands of Americans at risk …
When Your Child Outgrows Their Pediatrician
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For nearly two decades, you may have been taking your child to the same pediatrician’s office. You’ve built relationships with the staff. You know them and they know you. There is …
Cancer: Matters of the Heart
After a cancer diagnosis, heart health is probably not the first thing on a patient’s mind. However, many existing and emerging cancer therapies can significantly affect cardiovascular health during treatment and beyond.
At MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, the …
Research Shows a Decline in Lung Cancer Diagnoses During COVID—But This Is Not Good News
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A recent study shows that the number of lung cancer diagnoses has dropped over the past year. However, although this sounds like good news, researchers are saying that people who are …
A Heart Program for Women, by Women
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February is Heart Month, which is a good reminder to focus on heart disease, the number one cause of death among both men and women. For women, who often neglect their …