Announcements

Cooper University Health Care Finalizes Agreement Gaining Minority Interest in AmeriHealth New Jersey

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AmeriHealth New Jersey and Cooper University Health Care announced they have finalized their agreement, which is transforming the delivery of health care in New Jersey. Under the transaction, Cooper University Health Care receives 20 percent minority interest in AmeriHealth New Jersey. The venture, announced last April, is unprecedented between a health insurer and hospital system in the state.

Cooper Executive Among Experts at National ACO Summit

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beizchIn the rapidly evolving health care marketplace, payers and providers are forming novel relationships involving a wide variation of risk-bearing arrangements. Louis S. Bezich, Chief of Staff and Executive Director of the Center for Population Health at Cooper, was invited to be part of a prestigious panel of experts that discussed “Emerging Payer-Provider Accountable Care Models” at the Fifth National Accountable Care Organization Summit held in Washington, DC. Read more.

Cooper Breast Imaging Center at Ripa in Voorhees: A Designated ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

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The Cooper Breast Imaging Center at The Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness located on Cooper’s Voorhees campus has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Cooper University Health Care Announces “Same-Day Service” for Veterans as Part of “Cooper Veterans VIP Priority” Program

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Today, area veterans joined with Cooper University Health Care to announce the new “Cooper Veterans VIP Priority” program that promises same day service for area veterans seeking primary care, as well as dedicated health professionals to assist them with their overall healthcare needs. The program will serve veterans in the seven southern New Jersey counties. It is believed the Cooper program is the first in the nation to guarantee same day primary care to veterans.

Cooper First in Region to Offer Neotensil

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spanxfotreyesCooper is the first in the region to offer a new cosmetic solution for those baggy eyes. It has been described as Spanx® for the eyes! Neotensil is available through a consultation with Dr. Naomi Lawrence. After your first application by a physician, you can do it yourself at home. Dr. Lawrence is the first physician in our region to offer this new product. Read more.

Cooper University Hospital Receives Re-Verification as Level 1 Trauma Center by American College of Surgeons

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Cooper University Hospital’s trauma program has been re-verified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee (VRC), an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This achievement recognizes the trauma center’s dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients.

Cooper established its Level 1 Trauma Program 31 years ago and treats more than 3,000 trauma patients every year. Read more.

Cooper is Number One Hospital in New Jersey for Quality and Safety Through Horizon Hospital Recognition Program

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Hospital Data From Leapfrog Puts Cooper on Top

Cooper University Health Care has received the highest rating of the 51 participating hospitals in the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey network for quality and safety measures calculated by The Leapfrog Group. Cooper received a $250,000 check that was presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (HBCBSNJ) this week. Read more.

Cooper Honors 2014 Nursing Excellence Awards Winners

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nursingawardsThe Professional Recognition Council, Division of Patient Care Services, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Nursing Excellence Awards. The winners will be recognized during a special awards dinner on Monday, May 5, and a Red Carpet Receptionon May 6.

Stephanie Conners, Senior Vice President of Hospital Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, congratulated our outstanding Cooper nurses. “We salute our Cooper stars who exemplify ‘One Team. Read more.

Laura S. Picciano, DO Discusses Relief for Night-time Stress

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Laura S. Picciano,DO, our primary care physician practicing exclusively at the Ripa Center for Women’s Health & Wellness at Cooper, provides practical advice for women finding themselves up at night instead of getting the rest they need.  She discusses common causes of stress, along with strategies for managing it.  See the article in the May issue of SJ Magazine: Click here. Read more.