As stories of mass shootings or violence in our schools, houses of worship, and other public places become seemingly more commonplace, so do the reports of every day citizens acting in heroic ways to help those who are injured in …
Physical Therapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Management
Reliance on pain medication for non-oncological pain is adding to the growing opioid epidemic in our country. Six out of 10 individuals who have died of an opioid related cause have received a diagnosis of non-cancer pain condition. Physical …
Breaking the Silence on Colorectal Cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The good news is that in the last decade there has been unprecedented progress in reducing colorectal cancer incidence and death rates in the U.S. The incidence in both men and women has …
Seven Things You Can Start Doing Today to Lower Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
During the month of February, Cooper University Health Care is celebrating American Heart Month – reminding us all of the importance of raising awareness of heart disease and committing to a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Heart Disease Statistics:
- About 610,000 people die
Make Heart Health a Priority All Year Round
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of American women and men, and it is a leading cause of serious illness and disability. To highlight the importance of understanding and reducing risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease – including heart …
Winter Sports: How to Have Fun and Be Safe
In the next few weeks the world will be tuned-in to the excitement of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. And while these world-class athletes have had years and years of training, some of them may suffer …
Taking Care of Your Skin During Winter Months
It is common knowledge that it is important to protect your skin during the summer months. But, winter can be a difficult time for many skin types as well. In many temperate climates, the environmental humidity is lower in the …
From Trauma to Triumph: South Jersey Woman Turns Injuries Into Inspiration
On July 20, 2013, after a day of crabbing with friends, Emilee Ballinghoff of Mays Landing, New Jersey, then just 19 years old, was involved in a one-car accident in Monroe Township that ejected her from the vehicle.
“I don’t …
Gynecologic Cancers: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Gynecologic cancers are diagnosed every six minutes in America. Though nearly 1 in 20 women are affected by these cancers, there are more promising treatments today than ever before.
“Although new drug therapies and minimally invasive surgical procedures have made …