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Cooper University Health Care has been named an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader, the highest designation awarded in the 2026 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), a national benchmarking survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation that evaluates policies and practices related to inclusion for LGBTQ+ patients, visitors, and workforce members.

The designation recognizes Cooper’s longstanding commitment to providing compassionate, inclusive care for all patients, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Read more.

Bringing more precise, minimally invasive treatment options for patients  with complex vascular disease

Cooper University Health Care is among the first health systems in the United States to adopt the next-generation SEISMIQ Intravascular Lithotripsy System, an advanced intravascular lithotripsy technology that uses acoustic pressure waves to break up calcifications in the peripheral arteries and enhance vessel preparation prior to endovascular intervention. Read more.

Milestone Expands Access to Advanced Cellular Therapies Close to Home for South Jersey Patients

CAMDEN, NJ — MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper has earned accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) for its Blood & Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program—marking a major milestone for cancer care in the region and advancing access to life-saving treatment for patients across South Jersey. Read more.

State-of-the-art outpatient facility will expand access to advanced specialty care

(BLACKWOOD, NJ) — Cooper University Health Care, the leading academic health system in southern New Jersey, today announced plans for a new multispecialty outpatient campus in Gloucester Township, a transformative $300 million investment that will expand access to advanced specialty care services for residents across the region.

The nearly 184,000-square-foot, five-story Gloucester Township Campus will be built on 39 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to Route 42 near the Gloucester Premium Outlets. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care has earned Comprehensive Center with Adolescent Accreditation through the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Cooper’s program was recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality, multidisciplinary care for bariatric surgery patients.

The three-year accreditation, awarded to Cooper University Hospital, acknowledges the program’s excellence in patient safety, quality improvement, and outcomes in metabolic and bariatric surgery for both adults and adolescents. Read more.

(WOODSTOWN, NJ) During the Mid-Atlantic Severe Situation Exercise (MASSE), hosted by Cooper University Health Care in partnership with the Salem County Sheriff’s Office May 4-8, a notable moment for an Army Reserve colonel highlighted the enduring commitment of military medical leadership.

John Chovanes, DO, FACS, USAR MC, a trauma surgeon at Cooper University Health Care and a colonel in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps, formally reaffirmed his oath of office in a ceremonial act administered by NJ Assemblyman Dave Bailey. Read more.

The Cooper Foundation has appointed Sam Parker as vice president of advancement, bringing a dynamic leader in public service, strategic partnerships, and community engagement to support the organization’s continued philanthropic growth.

“Cooper continues to grow as a leading academic health system, and philanthropy plays a critical role in shaping that future,” said Philip A. Norcross, Esq., chairman of The Cooper Foundation Board. Read more.

“Nurse of the Year” recipients recognized at Cooper University Hospital and Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional

(CAMDEN and CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ) — Cooper University Health Care is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Nursing Excellence Awards, honoring nurses and interprofessional team members for their expertise, compassion, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to patients, colleagues, and the communities they serve. Read more.

More than 200 supporters gathered on May 6, 2026, for The Cooper Foundation’s 6th Annual Cooper Cup Golf Outing at Ramblewood Country Club in Mount Laurel, New Jersey for a day of camaraderie, competition, and purpose.

The sold-out event brought together corporate partners, community leaders, and longtime supporters around a shared goal: advancing care for communities across South Jersey through Cooper University Health Care. Read more.

Mechanical ventilation is a cornerstone of critical care—but how clinicians are trained to use it can vary widely from one institution to another. Cooper Critical Care has sought to address this need over the past decade through a longitudinal mechanical ventilation curriculum taught by Emily Damuth, MD, and Jason Bartock, MD.  The opportunity to extend education excellence is the reason Cooper University Health Care is partnering with Cleveland Clinic to bring a groundbreaking educational program to South Jersey. Read more.