(Cherry Hill, NJ): Hundreds gathered on October 26 for The Cooper Foundation’s 15th Annual Pink Roses & Teal Magnolias event. The event honors survivors, remembers loved ones, and raises vital funds for women’s cancer programs at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper.
This year’s event raised more than $350,000 to advance research and clinical trials, expand access to early detection and diagnostics, and strengthen programs that support women throughout their cancer journey. Read more.
CAMDEN, N.J. — Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience proudly announce a major medical milestone: the successful completion of New Jersey’s first fully endoscopic laminectomy using the dualPortal™ solution from Amplify Surgical. The groundbreaking procedure was performed by Alejandro J. Lopez, DO, and the neurosurgical team at Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience.
The dualPortal™ surgical solution represents a significant advancement in minimally invasive spine surgery. Read more.
(CAMDEN, NJ) — MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper proudly announces that Umur Atabek, MD, FACS, a surgical oncologist, has been recognized as a 2025 Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award winner by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Dr. Atabek is among only 10 Cancer Liaison Physicians nationwide to receive this prestigious honor in 2025. Read more.
(CAMDEN, NJ) – For the fourth consecutive year, a multidisciplinary team led by physicians from Cooper University Health Care traveled to Africa from October 1 to 10 to provide advanced medical education in critical care. This year’s program expanded the team’s reach into Ethiopia and Tanzania, where the team conducted training sessions.
The initiative, known as AFRI(Crit), was organized by members of Cooper’s Division of Critical Care Medicine, and brought together physicians from Cooper University Health Care, Medstar-Washington Hospital Center, Kaiser Permanente, Geisinger, Thomas Jefferson University, George Washington University, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Temple University. Read more.
CAMDEN, NJ – Camden’s civic, health, education, and government leaders today announced the launch of the Camden Preschool Initiative, a groundbreaking, evidence-based pilot program and study to assess and strengthen preschool education in Camden City.
The initiative combines expert analysis and community engagement to design a preschool model tailored to the needs of Camden’s youngest students. The goal is to ensure every child is kindergarten ready by having the resources needed for lifelong success and learning. Read more.
(CAMDEN, NJ) – MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper is among the first health systems in southern New Jersey to offer robotic high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) procedures for patients living with prostate cancer. This innovative treatment uses precisely targeted ultrasound waves to eliminate diseased prostate tissue. By focusing these waves on the affected area, HIFU generates localized heating (ablation) that targets cancer cells within the prostate gland while sparing healthy surrounding tissue. Read more.
(CAMDEN, NJ) -The Cooper University Health Care Innovation Center is hosting its third New Jersey Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Challenge. This event will provide participants with online education and training in SDOH issues, health informatics, and business pitching to create sustainable solutions that help improve the lives of those in underserved communities.
“Our goal is to bring together participants who care deeply about helping people who are negatively affected by SDOH issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, lack of access to health care, and substance abuse,” said Neal Lemon, PhD, MBA, associate vice president for technology commercialization and innovation. Read more.
Cooper University Health Care’s Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program, part of the Center for Critical Care Medicine, has earned international recognition as a Gold Level Award winner for Excellence in Life Support from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). The honor, presented at the 36th Annual ELSO Conference in Washington D.C. on September 27, 2025, represents a distinguished level of achievement for ECMO programs worldwide. Read more.
(Cape May Court House, NJ) — Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with multiple national awards for excellence in patient care. The recognitions highlight the hospital’s dedication to delivering evidence-based treatment that improves outcomes, speeds recovery, and saves lives.
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional achieved:
“These recognitions reflect the outstanding teamwork and commitment of our physicians, nurses, and staff, who consistently provide the highest level of care to our patients,” said Andrea C.S. Read more.
Event honors Donna and Rick Forman for leadership, philanthropy, and community impact
(Camden, NJ) –The Cooper Foundation’s 15th Annual Red Hot Gala has raised close to $4 million in support of Cooper University Health Care, while honoring Donna and Rick Forman for their remarkable leadership, transformative philanthropy, and steadfast commitment to Cooper and the South Jersey community.
Close to 1,000 business leaders, philanthropists, and community advocates will gather tonight at the TRIAD1828 CENTRE on the Camden waterfront to celebrate this milestone event and stand behind Cooper’s mission. Read more.