Announcements Archives - Page 21 of 26

Garage and Pavilion Lobby Detours Due To Construction Activity

October 13, 2011 Leave a Comment

Due to improvements being made to the flooring in the Roberts Pavilion, pedestrian access to and from the parking garage to the hospital will be diverted through the Healing Garden to the old Dorrance entrance, where patients, visitors and employees will be able to access the Pavilion and Kelemen elevator corridors.

New Cooper Cancer Institute Project for Camden and Voorhees Gets Full Endorsement From Board of Trustees

October 4, 2011 Leave a Comment

The Board of Trustees gave its full and enthusiastic endorsement of the new Cooper Cancer Institute (CCI) project at the September meeting. As the premier tertiary care center in South Jersey, CCI’s objective is to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary oncology services with state-of-the-art technology and facilities in Camden, Voorhees and Willingboro.

Cooper Physician Receives Prestigious “Innovation Hero Award”

July 18, 2011 Leave a Comment

Cooper University Hospital family medicine physician Jeffrey Brenner, MD, has been awarded the 2011 Innovation Hero Award from NJBIZ. Brenner is also the Executive Director of the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers, a citywide organization created to improve the coordination and capacity of the healthcare system for residents of Camden.

Cooper First in the US to Integrate Fully-Automated Dialysis Monitoring in the EHR

June 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

Cooper University Hospital is the first hospital in the country to begin the use of an electronic medical system for transmission of real-time critical data on dialysis patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The system, built by NXStage using iSirona software for the interface, allows the physician to monitor complex clinical data from any location in real-time.

New MRI Entertainment System Revolutionizes Level of Care for Pediatric Patients at Children’s Regional Hospital

June 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

Preparing to go for a MRI appointment can be an intimidating and frightening experience for any patient, especially young children. For a normally active and vibrant child, trying to get them to lie motionless for a prolonged period of time in a sometimes small, dark and enclosed area can be a daunting task.

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Receives Preliminary Accreditation From LCME; Begins Recruiting First Class of Students

June 9, 2011 1 Comment

Almost two years after officials announced its creation, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) has received the go-ahead to recruit students for the charter class – entering in the fall of 2012.

Remembering Dr. Bumper “T” Clown

May 26, 2011 14 Comments

We are saddened to report that Dr. Bumper “T” Clown, George Edward, passed away this morning. He touched the lives of many Cooper employees, patients and their families through his unique style of caring and healing though humor.

TD Charitable Foundation Donates $10,000 Grant to the Palliative Care Program at Cooper

May 25, 2011 Leave a Comment

Cooper University Hospital is the recipient of a $10,000 grant on behalf of TD Bank, through the TD Charitable Foundation. This generous donation will be used to support the Palliative Care Program at Cooper and its ongoing programs and services within the Cooper Cancer Institute (CCI).

Cooper Heart Surgery Program Recognized as Top 13 Percent in U.S.

May 20, 2011 Leave a Comment

We are pleased to announce that for the third year in a row, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has recognized the Cooper cardiac surgery program for outstanding performance. Cooper is among the top 13 percent in the nation for overall performance.

Department of Defense Honors Cooper for Outstanding Support to U.S. Military

May 19, 2011 Leave a Comment

This morning, representatives from the U.S. Department of Defense's Employer Support of Guard and Reserve program (ESGR) presented Cooper University Hospital with two special awards for its support of employee participation in the Guard and Reserve: the "Patriot Award" and the "Above and Beyond Award."