August is here, and that means summer is starting to wrap up. If you have children, it’s also time to start getting ready for a new school year. Along with shopping for new clothes and school supplies, one of the …
Cooper Recognized as a Top Performing Hospital for Congestive Heart Failure, Colon Cancer in National Rankings
Cooper University Health Care was recognized as a top performing hospital for treating congestive heart failure and for colon cancer surgery in U.S. News & World Report’s 2018-2019 Best Hospitals survey.
Click here to read more about our ranking for …
HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer Q&A with Otolaryngologist Nadir Ahmad, MD, FACS
What is oropharyngeal cancer?
Oropharyngeal cancer, also known as throat cancer, affects the oropharynx, which is the middle part of the throat including the back of the tongue, tonsils, soft palate and the walls of the pharynx.
Throat cancer …
Rise in HPV-Related Throat Cancer Causing Alarm
The incidence of throat cancer has spiked nearly 225 percent over the past 20 to 30 years particularly in younger, otherwise healthy men without the traditional risk factors of cigarette and alcohol use. The cause, experts agree, is the human …
Beware of Summertime “Lyme”
When most people hear the word Lyme in the summer, the first thing that may come to mind is the fruit that complements summertime drinks. Unfortunately, in this area, Lyme refers to the infectious disease that can cause major health …
Summer Food Safety Tips
With warm weather and endless days, it’s easy to see why we all enjoy a barbeque. But nothing can ruin your summertime fun than a trip to your local emergency department or urgent care center. According to the CDC, …
Tips for Men’s Health Month
The month of June means that summer is here. But, beyond the smell of barbeques and trips to the shore, June is also a time to focus on the importance of your health during Men’s Health Month. From cardiovascular issues …
June 28: Advanced Treatment Options for Men’s Sexual Health
Did you know there are long-lasting treatment options for men with sexual health issues or urination problems?
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, join Cooper urologists Dr. Ronak Gor and Dr. Allen D. Seftel for a free information session on male …
Stroke in the Young on the Rise
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States and affects almost 800,000 people in the U.S. every year. There are two types of strokes: Ischemic and hemorrhagic. An ischemic stroke results from blood vessel blockage (the …
The Best Prevention for Stroke – Checking in With a Vascular Surgeon
May marks Stroke Awareness Month, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke every year. Of that number, about 140,000 Americans will die each year …