(Left to right) David S. Cho, MD, radiation oncologist at Cooper Cape Regional, Anthony J. Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE, co-CEO of Cooper University Health Care, and Ron Jaworski, chair of the Cooper Cape Regional board, are joined by team members of the radiation oncology program for the name unveiling.
(Cape May Court House, NJ) – Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional today celebrated becoming an approved radiation oncology site of MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. The site received approval from MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, one of the nation’s leading cancer centers, which partnered with Cooper University Health Care starting in 2013. This approval broadens the availability of advanced cancer care options for the residents of Cape May and Atlantic counties.
The MD Anderson at Cooper Radiation Oncology suite offers advanced radiation treatment technology. Under the care of a highly specialized team of radiation oncology experts, patients will receive radiation therapy close to home that adheres to protocols established by MD Anderson in Houston.
“When we announced that Cape Regional was joining Cooper University Health Care, we made a promise to Jersey Shore communities that we would bring advanced, specialty care to the region,” said George E. Norcross III, chairman of the Board of Trustees, Cooper University Health Care. “Today’s announcement is the first of many steps toward fulfilling that promise.”
“Today marks a significant milestone in the elevation of the level of cancer care now offered in the shore region,” said Kevin O’Dowd, JD, co-CEO of Cooper University Health Care.
“We are happy to be extending the MD Anderson at Cooper model of evidenced-based care, compassionate multidisciplinary teamwork, and innovation to more patients in Cape May and Atlantic counties,” said Anthony J. Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE, co-CEO of Cooper University Health Care.
“This designation represents a transformation in the way cancer care is delivered in this region,” said Christine Winn, PhD, MHA, FACHE, senior vice president and chief regional officer at Cooper. “It brings MD Anderson’s expertise to the residents and visitors of Cape May and Atlantic counties.”
“MD Anderson at Cooper Radiation Oncology opening here is a game-changer for residents at the shore and demonstrates Cooper’s commitment to expanding specialty care in Cape May and Atlantic counties,” said Ron Jaworski, chairman of the Board of Trustees, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional.
About MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper is South Jersey’s leading cancer center. Through its partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center – one of the nation’s top-ranked cancer hospitals – patients receive cutting-edge treatments and care that meets the highest national standards. A multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach brings together expert physicians, advanced diagnostics and therapies, and access to groundbreaking clinical trials.
Learn more at MDAndersonCooper.org.
About Cooper University Health Care
Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $2.4 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including nearly 1,600 nurses, more than 1,000 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 600 advanced practice professionals.
Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Courthouse, and Children’s Regional Hospital also in Camden.
Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.
More than 2.4 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, several urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2025 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.
Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.
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