Author: Cooper University Health Care

Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper Hosts Health Fair for Kids

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The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper hosted a Health Fair for children from the Veterans Memorial Family School in Camden. The students learned about water safety, gun safety, nutrition, hand washing, the importance of exercise, asthma triggers and treatments. Healthy snacks were provided by Food Bank of South Jersey.

The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper is committed to excellence in education, research, and high-quality, safe care for pediatric patients and their families.   Read more.

Cooper Honors Nurse With DAISY Award

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Cooper University Health Care recently recognized Meghann Thornton, RN, of Medford Lakes  with the DAISY Award for providing exceptional nursing care. Meghann works as a nurse in Cooper’s Progressive Care Unit.

The DAISY Award, established by The DAISY Foundation, is an international program that celebrates the extraordinary care given by nurses every day. It is presented in collaboration with the American Organization of Nurse Executives. Read more.

Lyft and RoundTrip Provide On-Demand Patient Transportation at MD Anderson and Cooper

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With new healthcare technology partnership, New Jersey based Care Managers at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper University Health Care can schedule and monitor patients requiring medical and non-medical transportation.

Jersey City, NJ  — RoundTrip, a healthcare technology company for hospitals and medical transportation providers, has announced a nationwide partnership with Lyft, expanding its ability to provide transportation for all patient needs at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper and Cooper University Hospital. Read more.

Cooper Names Building in Honor of John and Joyce Sheridan

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Event Attended by Governor Christie, several former governors and other officials

Governor Chris Christie, five former governors, numerous elected officials and nearly 30 members of the Sheridan family joined Cooper University Health Care leaders today for the unveiling ceremony of Sheridan Pavilion at Three Cooper Plaza in honor of the former president and CEO of the health care system.  Mr. Sheridan joined Cooper in 2005 and served as president and CEO of The Cooper Health System from 2008 until his and his wife’s death in 2014. Read more.

Trauma Awareness Month: Become a Hero, Save a Life

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Cooper Offers Free “Stop the Bleed” Training to Organizations and Groups

Would you know how to “Stop the Bleed” if your loved one had a deep laceration causing severe bleeding?

Cooper University Health Care’s EMS Outreach coordinators, in collaboration with the Cooper Trauma Department, will offer free Stop the Bleed training to community organizations, businesses, or agencies as part of a national initiative aimed at putting knowledge gained by first responders and the military into the hands of the public to help save lives during times of disaster. Read more.

Special Delivery for Moms Who Won’t Be Home to Celebrate Mother’s Day

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There are many moms who will be spending their Mother’s Day in the hospital this year – recovering from their own illness or at the side of a loved one. The Lauren Rose Albert Foundation/Mother’s Matter Program is helping these women feel special by donating gift baskets to mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers who are hospitalized or have a family member hospitalized at Cooper University Health Care. Read more.

Apply Today: New Human Resources Opportunities at Cooper

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The following positions are accepting applications in the Human Resources Department at Cooper University Health Care:

Sr Compensation Analyst

Click here to apply or visit jobs.cooperhealth.org and search requisition number 36891.

The Senior Compensation Analyst assists with planning and implementing the compensation programs, policies and procedures of the organization. They provide technical support regarding compensation practices, innovations and legal parameters, and assure compliance with wage and hours laws. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Opens New Urgent Care Center in Cinnaminson

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Cooper University Health Care celebrated the opening of its newest Urgent Care Center in Cinnaminson – its first in Burlington County – on May 9, 2017.

Cinnaminson Township Mayor Anthony Minniti joined Cooper University Health Care President and Chief Executive Officer, Adrienne Kirby, PhD, FACHE; and, James Flowers, DO, Medical Director of Cooper Urgent Care Centers, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read more.

Cooper Hosts Spring Career Event for Medical Lab Technicians and Medical Technologists

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(Invitation Only Event)

Exciting Career Opportunities for Medical Lab Technicians and Medical Technologists!

 

Medical Lab Technicians Only:

Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please apply on our career page: https://jobs.cooperhealth.org/ to job #36938

Job Description:

Performs essential duties in one or more sub-specialties of the Clinical Laboratory according to accepted practices.

Job Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree and completion of an accredited medical laboratory technician program is preferred or meets FDA qualifications for CLIA (1988 Clinical Lab Improvement Amendments) standards for all laboratory and high complexity testing.
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Cooper Heart Institute Selected for International Clinical Trial Comparing Heart Devices

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First in New Jersey to Implant Amulet Device

The Cooper Heart Institute recently became one of the first hospitals in the United States and the only one in the Northeast region to participate in a clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of two devices designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

“Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular heartbeat that can cause blood to pool and form clots in the left atrial appendage (LAA), a small pouch on the left side of the heart,” explained Cooper cardiologist Sajjad A. Read more.