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The Cooper Foundation Raises Nearly $4 Million at 15th Annual Red Hot Gala

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Event honors Donna and Rick Forman for leadership, philanthropy, and community impact

Fireworks explode in the night sky above a large crowd with the Ben Franklin Bridge in the distance.

(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.

Subaru Loves to Care® Initiative Donation of $30,000 to The Cooper Foundation Will Help Camden-Based Patients for Fourth Year in a Row

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Subaru of America, Inc. has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the Camden community with a generous $30,000 donation to The Cooper Foundation. Now in its fourth consecutive year, this support—part of the automaker’s Subaru Loves to Care® initiative—helps eliminate barriers to care by providing durable medical equipment and reliable roundtrip transportation for patients served by Cooper University Health Care.

The funding directly supports patients in Camden with medical equipment often not covered by insurance, such as blood pressure monitors, glucometers, scales, wheelchairs, walkers, and canes. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Launches Clinical Trial for New, Less Invasive Treatment for Brain Condition Affecting Older Adults

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Camden, NJ — Cooper University Health Care is now enrolling patients in a clinical trial for a new, less invasive treatment option for a condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)—a brain disorder that mostly affects people over the age of 65 that can cause walking difficulties, memory problems, and loss of bladder control.

The new procedure uses the eShunt® System, a small implant designed to drain excess fluid from around the brain without the need for traditional brain surgery. Read more.

Otolaryngology Surgical Mission Trip to Pakistan

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Swar Vimawala, MD, one of Cooper’s chief residents ,   joined mentors Nadir Ahmad, MD, Head, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Brian Swendseid, MD, Director, Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery, on an inspiring surgical mission trip to Karachi, Pakistan to collaborate with their counterparts at Indus Hospital. The mission involved performing complex surgeries, mentoring local surgeons and residents, and building a sustainable partnership with the hospital—a free, charitable institution serving one of Karachi’s poorest areas. Read more.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional’s Radiation Oncology Department Achieves APEx Certification

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(Cape May Court House, NJ) – Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional’s Radiation Oncology department has announced its recent certification by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) as an APEx-accredited facility. This prestigious certification recognizes the department’s dedication to delivering safe, high-quality radiation oncology care.

The Accreditation Program for Excellence® (APEx) is a rigorous process designed to ensure that radiation oncology practices meet the highest standards for safety, efficiency, and quality of care. Read more.

Francis Elmer Beach Honored at FORTITUDE Program Dedication at The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper

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CHERRY HILL, NJ  — The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper hosted a dedication ceremony for its FORTITUDE program, honoring the legacy of Francis Elmer Beach, father of New Jersey State Senator James “Jim” Beach, by acknowledging his contributions to both country and community. This ceremony recognized Francis Beach’s service in the United States Marine Corps and his commitment to supporting veterans, first responders, and their families. Read more.

ESPN Correspondent, Cooper Foundation Board Member Sal Paolantonio Inducted Into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

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(CAMDEN, NJ) – On November 15, Sal Paolantonio, a member of The Cooper Foundation Board of Trustees, was inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame at the organization’s 45th Annual Gala in Chicago. Paolantonio, a Philadelphia-based sports reporter and author and resident of Moorestown, NJ, best known for his work with ESPN, has been a long-time supporter of The Cooper Foundation. Read more.

It’s Official: Cape Regional Is Now Part of Cooper University Health Care

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(CAMDEN and CAPE MAY, NJ) – The closing is complete and Cape Regional Health System is now part of Cooper University Health Care, effective today, July 1, 2024. As part of the closing, Cape Regional Medical Center has been renamed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional.

“This agreement will transform health care for the residents and visitors of Cape May and Atlantic counties,” said George E. Read more.

New Jersey Superior Court Approves Cape Regional Health System Joining Cooper University Health Care

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(CAMDEN and CAPE MAY, NJ) – The New Jersey Superior Court in Cape May County has approved Cape Regional Health System joining Cooper University Health Care.

“This historic agreement will provide the residents and visitors of Cape May and Atlantic Counties with greater access to more health care resources, innovative technologies, and specialists,” said George E. Norcross III, Chairman of Cooper University Health Care’s Board of Trustees. Read more.

MD Anderson at Cooper Achieves Accreditation for Excellence in Radiation Oncology Services

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(CAMDEN, NJ) —MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper successfully attained accreditation at its Camden, Voorhees, and Mount Laurel locations from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) APEx – Accreditation Program for Excellence®. APEx provides external validation that a radiation oncology facility is delivering high-quality patient care.

“Receiving APEx accreditation from ASTRO, the largest radiation oncology society in the world, is an outstanding achievement by our Radiation Oncology team,” said Anthony Dragun, MD, chairman and chief of the Department of Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson at Cooper. Read more.