Voorhees Travel Alert: Kresson Road Construction

kresson road constructionThe Kresson Road Construction Project begins May 2, 2016, and will last approximately four months.

Travelers can expect traffic delays reaching Cooper University Health Care offices on Main Street and Centennial Boulevard in Voorhees, NJ. Please plan accordingly to allow yourself sufficient time to get to your appointments.

  • Construction on Kresson Road in Voorhees will be between Evesham Road to west of Route 73.
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Nurses in All Specialties: Come to Cooper’s Nursing Career Fair on April 26, 2016

facebook-nurse-career-fairThere’s never been a better time to join Cooper University Health Care. Join us at our upcoming Nursing Career Fair to learn more about our nursing opportunities and find the right role for you.

Nursing Career Fair – All Specialties
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
4 p.m to 8 p.m.
Cooper University Hospital
One Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103
Roberts Pavilion, Room 1014

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Adrienne Kirby Receives 2016 Regent’s Award

On March 30, 2016, The Healthcare Leadership Network of the Delaware Valley awarded Adrienne Kirby, PhD, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cooper University Health Care, its Senior-Level Healthcare Executive 2016 Regent’s Award.

The Regent Award is given to individuals who are fellows of the ACHE and have:

  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Demonstrated innovative and creative management skills.
  • Contributed to the development of others in the healthcare profession.
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Cooper Holds Medical Assistant Career Fair on Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Cooper University Health Care is holding a Medical Assistant Career Fair on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, for experienced medical assistants in the following areas::

  • Pediatric
  • OB/GYN Women’s Care
  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Multispecialty
  • Family Medicine
  • and others

Where:
Cooper Business Office
3 Executive Campus, Suite 240 (South Wing)
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

When:
Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Read more.

Dietitians Play Critical Role in Patients’ Cancer Journey

Outpatient oncology dietitians at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper play an important role in a patient’s cancer journey, from diagnosis through active treatment and beyond.

Registered dietitians help patients prepare for treatment and counsel patients through issues they may encounter during or after treatment. These nutrition impact symptoms may include:

  • Anorexia
  • Weight loss
  • Taste changes
  • Lack of appetite
  • Early satiety
  • Difficulty chewing/swallowing
  • Bowel difficulties
  • Supplement usage
  • Drug/herb interactions
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Esophagitis
  • Oral candidiasis
  • Weight gain
  • Malabsorption
  • Enteral and parenteral nutrition
  • Learning healthy eating

It’s important to note the difference between dietitians and nutritionists. Read more.

Looking for a Few Good OR RNs! Sign-On and Referral Bonuses Available

Cooper University Health Care isn’t just another health care employer. We are a world-class organization with resources, expertise, and innovation that can’t be found anywhere else in southern New Jersey. From MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, our resources and clinical learning opportunities are among the best in the nation. If you are a talented clinical expert with a truly patient-focused outlook, learn more about what Cooper has to offer. Read more.