World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually from August 1 through August 7. This year, Cooper is spotlighting the global efforts of breastfeeding mothers. We’re also sharing the stories and breastfeeding experiences of some of our own Cooper team. Hear them …
Recognizing Our MRI Team During MRI Safety Week, July 27 to August 3, 2020
This week, July 27 through August 3, 2020, is MRI Safety Week. Thank you to Dawn Vitarelli, Cooper’s Manager of Cross-Sectional Imaging who, along with our MRI team, shared some amazing facts about MRI technology, as well as the Cooper …
Do You Have Lyme Disease or COVID-19?
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Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S. During the summer months, there are up to 10 times more cases of Lyme disease reported than in the winter.…
Cooper Experts Offer Tips on Family Fitness During the Pandemic
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As the COVID lockdown is gradually relaxing, many of us are coming out of hibernation with a few extra pounds. The collective weight gain even has its own lighthearted moniker—the “quarantine …
What’s a Pulse Oximeter and When Do You Need One?
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Your blood oxygen level is a measure of how much oxygen your red blood cells are carrying throughout your body. Your organs need oxygen to stay healthy and function properly. Low …
Women’s Health in Just Half a Day
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Now is a great time to schedule a Half Day for Health at The Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at Cooper. This unique offering allows women to focus on …
What Should Heart Patients Know About COVID-19?
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By now, it’s clear that COVID-19 poses a dangerous risk to many people with pre-existing conditions. For those with a cardiac condition, there are even more potential risks. According to early …
Can an Antibody Test Indicate Immunity From COVID-19?
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By Henry S. Fraimow, MD
Infectious Diseases Specialist at Cooper University Health Care
Many people are interested in finding out if they have been infected with COVID-19 for a variety …
Three Important Fireworks Safety Tips from Dr. John Porter
Happy Fourth of July weekend! If fireworks and firecrackers are part of your celebrations, Dr. John M. Porter, Head of Cooper’s Division of Trauma Surgery and Director of our Center for Trauma Services, asks you to keep three safety …
Health and Fitness After Quarantine
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Living a healthy lifestyle can be tough under normal conditions. During months of quarantine, many found it even tougher.
As stay-at-home orders are being lifted, we all want to figure out …