Events

The Ripa Center Offers Six-Week Osteoporosis Program – Strengthen the Bone

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Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones. Individuals with osteoporosis have bones that have become thin and are at increased risk for fracture. While bone loss is a normal part of the aging process, osteoporosis is a treatable condition.

To help women understand osteoporosis and reduce the risks associated with bone loss, The Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at Cooper is offering a six-week program that provides patient education, exercise, guidance, and self-management. Read more.

Cooper Brings Dance Party to Patient

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When Yasha P. couldn’t attend her school dance because she had been hospitalized, the nurses and staff of Cooper University Health Care brought a dance to her. According to Yasha’s mother, Kay, her daughter was disappointed that she would miss this year’s spring dance because of health reasons. On Friday, the staff surprised the family with a dance party including a dress, decorations, music, and games. Read more.

Celebration of Life and Remembrance on April 18

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MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper recently hosted a Celebration of Life and Remembrance to allow families, friends, and caregivers to pay tribute to and celebrate the lives of their loved ones. Physicians, nurses, and staff also joined in to provide support and share how special each patient was to our team at MD Anderson Cooper.

We will host another Celebration of Life and Remembrance on Tuesday, April 18 from 6 p.m. Read more.

Pinwheel Garden Planted at Cooper University Hospital to Recognize Child Abuse Awareness Month

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Employees and staff of Cooper University Health Care and Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper “planted” a pinwheel garden on the front lawn of the hospital in honor of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Awareness Month.  In addition, the exterior of Cooper University Hospital is aglow in blue lights throughout the month of April to bring further awareness.

“Child abuse and neglect ruin children’s lives,” said Kathryn M. Read more.

Polina Khrizman, MD From MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper Delivers Keynote Address During Lung Force Expo

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S in both men and women.

While not all lung cancers are a result of smoking, people who smoke do have the greatest risk of developing lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer increases with the length of time and number of cigarettes you’ve smoked.

Lung cancer screening is now recommended for men and women 55 to 74 years old who have a significant smoking history. Read more.

Cooper Community Health Visits Collingswood Fire Department

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Cooper’s Community Health Department kicked off their day with a visit to the Collingswood Fire Department to give cardiovascular screenings and comprehensive risk assessments to our community’s local heroes. Thank you to our local heroes for all they do for our community!

 

 

 

The mission of Cooper University Health Care is to serve, to heal and to educate. Within Cooper’s community health outreach, the goal is to promote healthy behaviors and preventative care in collaboration with community partners. Read more.

Cooper Donates $10,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities

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The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper participated in the annual CBS3 “Change the Luck of a Child” fundraiser to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities by making a $10,000 donation and answering pledge calls.  These efforts helped to raise $1.2 million for the organization, which serves as a home away from home for families with a child in the hospital.

 

 

Read more:

“Ronald McDonald House Offers Sanctuary for Parents of Hospitalized Children” via SNJ Today. Read more.

Cooper Hosts Spring Career Event for Critical Care Technicians

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Spring Has Sprung and Cooper University Health Care is hosting a Spring Career Event!

(Invitation Only Event)

Exciting Career Opportunities for Critical Care Technicians!

Full-Time, Part-Time and Per Diem for ALL Shifts.

Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017

Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

To apply, click here.

Job Description:

  • Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect and non-patient care.
Read more.

Camden Students Make “Heart Hug” Pillows for Hospitalized Children at Cooper

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On March 22, 2017, representatives of the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper visited St. Anthony of Padua School in Camden to accept a gift of handmade “heart hug” pillows to be given to hospitalized children.

 

The “Heart Hug” pillow project was initiated by Linda Burns, an art teacher at St. Anthony of Padua School, as a way for students and their families to engage in community service. Read more.

American Cancer Society, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper unite elected officials and South Jersey community leaders in the fight against colorectal cancer

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Leaders sign pledge for national “80% x 2018” colorectal cancer screening campaign.

With a swipe of a pen, South Jersey community leaders made history today as they announced their commitment to implement changes within their individual organizations that will increase colorectal cancer screening in Camden and surrounding areas.

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 135,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the United States this year, and over 50,000 will die from the disease. Read more.