March of Dimes Recognizes Dr. Michael Goodman
The March of Dimes honored Michael Goodman, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper this year for his outstanding contributions to the wellness of children in our region.
Announcements
Cooper Receives The Consumer Choice Award Eight Years in a Row
South Jersey residents have voted, and for the eighth consecutive year, Cooper has won the Consumer Choice Award from the National Research Corporation.
Governor Chris Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announce Launch of Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Website
Trenton, NJ - Following yesterday's establishment of the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund to raise funds and resources to help New Jersey families impacted by the devastation of the storm, Governor Chris Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie today announced the launch of a website for the fund. New Jerseyans can visit www.SandyNJReliefFund.org to make donations online.
NJ Department of Health Making Public Health Experts Available Through 2-1-1
To help New Jersey residents as they cleanup their homes and businesses after Hurricane Sandy, the Department of Health today is making public health experts available through the state’s 2-1-1 system to answer questions about food and water safety and general environmental health information including mold removal. Also attached are talking points local health staff can use to answer calls as well. Read more.
An Important Message from Cooper University Health Care
Hurricane Sandy is likely to be a significant weather event in our region. Cooper’s Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness teams, along with its health care experts, urge you to prepare yourself now for the storm so that you remain safe.
If you rely on power for medical devices, make sure you have a contingency plan in place. Cooper also recommends organizing prescription medications so they can be easily packed in the event of an evacuation. In addition, please review the following important tips from the American Red Cross:
Meningitis Update
Cooper has never purchased any of the products identified as contaminated. The FDA has recommended that healthcare professionals contact all patients who were administered any injectable medication from or produced by New England Compounding Company (NECC) between May 2012 and October 4, 2012.
Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper Receives $3,000 Grant from Mitsubishi Motors and Kids Safety First to Raise Awareness About Car Seat Safety
On Saturday, October 13, Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper partnered with Mitsubishi Motors and Kids Safety First to conduct free safety seats checks during Mitsubishi’s Annual East Coast Owners Day event at Campbell’s Field in Camden, N.J.
Keeping Us Healthy
If you live in Camden, Burlington or Gloucester county, this fall your household may be selected for a random telephone survey. The survey—to be conducted by the Holleran research firm—will take about 15 minutes and will ask questions about your lifestyle and behaviors that impact your health.
Cooper Opens Urgent Care Center in Cherry Hill!
Cooper is proud to offer urgent care 7 days a week, 365 days a year to employees and the community.
Cooper Selected as a “Best Place to Work”
Cooper University Hospital was named by Philadelphia Business Journal as a “Best Place to Work.” The “Best Places to Work” program ranks the top employers in the Delaware Valley from feedback provided by their own employees. Cooper was evaluated against hundreds of other organizations throughout Philadelphia and South Jersey and won in the “Large Employers” category which compares organizations with more than 5,000 employees.