Cooper Co-Hosts Discussion, Screening of Human Trafficking Film
Human trafficking—specifically, child sex trafficking—is a thriving industry. Approximately 100,000 children are trafficked in the United States annually according to studies.
Events
For 20 Years, Chrome Riders Have Been Roaring Into Camden to Cheer at Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper
On Saturday, October 25, 2014, nearly 100 members and friends of the Chrome Riders Riding Club roared Camden to bring cheer to children hospitalized at the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper. They brought with them a trailer full of toys, games, gift cards and other items. This was the 20th year that the Chrome Riders sponsored the Toy Run.
“Our staff and patients really look forward to this event, but this year is extra special,” said Robyn Harvey, RN, Executive Director of the Women’s and Children’s Institute and the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper. Read more.
Dr. Richard Selznick Presents “Dyslexia: Essential Concepts for Parents & Teachers” on October 27
Dr. Richard Selznick, Director of the Cooper Learning Center, will present a free educational program, “Dyslexia: Essential Concepts for Parents and Teachers – Interventions, Accommodations and Strategies for Struggling Readers” on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the Center School, 2450 Hamilton Avenue, Abington , PA.
Dr. Selznick is a psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist, graduate school professor, university professor of pediatrics and school consultant. Read more.
Helen’s Angels Present MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper With $10,000 Donation
On Monday, September 22, 2014, representatives from Helen’s Angels presented physicians and staff from MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper and the Cooper Foundation with a $10,000 check to support the Patient in Need Fund.
Helen’s Angels, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to the support of individuals and their families in the Greater Philadelphia area who have been diagnosed with, impacted by or recovering from breast cancer. Read more.
Act Today to Protect Your Hearing
October Is Audiology Awareness Month – Attend a Free Hearing Screening
Have you stopped going to restaurants and social gatherings? Do you keep to yourself when in noisy environments? If you answered yes, you may have a hearing problem.
United Airlines Makes Special Delivery to Pediatric Patients at Cooper
On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, United Airlines employees delivered some very special cargo to young patients at the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper. Each child on the Pediatric and Pediatric Intensive Care units received a new fuzzy friend named “Ben Flyin” as part of United’s community outreach efforts.
New Study Reveals Nine Out Of Ten Parents Move Their Child From Booster Seat to Seat Belt Before Their Child is Big Enough
Booster seats can reduce the risk of serious injury by 45 percent compared to seat belts alone.
Team Cooper Goes the Distance for Story Storks in Annual “Run for Reading”
On Saturday, September 6th, 2014, physicians and staff from around Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper and the Women’s and Children’s Institute at Cooper came together in Haddon Heights to support the 3rd annual “Run for Reading,” coordinated by Story Storks.
Save the Date for Schools & Communities: Better Together – March 17, 2015
Save the date for our upcoming Cooper in Schools continuing education symposium for certified athletic trainers, school nurses, guidance counselors, and other nurses and allied health professionals.
Schools & Communities: Better Together will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration fee is $40. For more information, please call 856.382.6444.
To learn more about Cooper in Schools and its programming, please visit the Cooper in Schools website. Read more.
Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper Makes Great Strides for March of Dimes Walk
More than 50 dedicated Team Cooper members from around Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper (and friends and family members) joined together on Sunday, April 27, 2014, to walk Camden County's “March for Babies.” Sponsored by the New Jersey March of Dimes, the walk raises money to help the March of Dimes ensure healthy starts for premature infants. The combination of bake sales, a raffle basket auction, and personal donations helped Team Cooper raised nearly $5,000 to support this worthy cause in 2014.