Newsmakers Archives - Page 53 of 62

Crazy Susan’s Sisters are “Tough Cookies”

July 18, 2011 1 Comment

Since the premiere of the Food Network's “Tough Cookies” on Monday, starring Cooper employees Susan Adair and Linda Brand, the show has received great reviews. According to New Jersey Newsroom, these “tough cookies” are here to revive the Jersey Shore as an attractive tourist destination for both those who love the surf and those with a sweet tooth.

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.

Bailine Body Sculpting – Too Good To Be True?

June 6, 2011 Leave a Comment

Can you get the body you want and see results in just 10 sessions using Bailine body sculpting? 6ABC recently put the product to the test and interviewed Mary J. Monari-Sparks, MD, Internal Medicine physician at Cooper, to get her thoughts.

Patients Receive Special Delivery for Mother’s Day

May 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

On Friday, May 6, 2011, The Lauren Rose Albert Foundation/Mother’s Matter Program marked Mother’s Day by donating gift baskets to mothers, grandmothers and caregivers who are hospitalized or have family members hospitalized at Cooper University Hospital.

Managing Spring Allergies

April 27, 2011 Leave a Comment

A recent issue of American Profile published an article about how to manage spring allergies. About 40 million Americans have seasonal allergies, also called springtime allergies, and most are allergic to more than one thing.

Pregnant with Cancer: The Toughest Nine Months

April 27, 2011 Leave a Comment

Cancer of any kind is found in an estimated one in 1,000 pregnancies, making it relatively rare. But the incidence of cancer in pregnant women appears to be on the rise. The good news is that new advances in medicine can allow doctors to treat the woman without harming the fetus.

Desperate Breastfeeding Moms Reveal Secrets

April 27, 2011 Leave a Comment

CNN.com posted an article discussing how some mothers have a difficult time breastfeeding their newborn child. However, breastfeeding is extremely important to the health of the baby, especially for the first six months, says Lori B. Feldman-Winter, MD, Head, Adolescent Medicine at Cooper, and a committee member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Squad Credits Trauma Efforts for Saving Boy’s Life

April 27, 2011 Leave a Comment

Two weeks ago, 2-year-old Dominick Garcia was critically injured after falling from a second-story window. Today, he is expected to make a full recovery thanks to Cooper Air Two helicopter service and Cooper University Hospital.

Grant Makers Say Medical School Will Be An Asset to Camden

April 27, 2011 Leave a Comment

The Courier-Post recently published an article about a group of representatives from national philanthropic organizations that took a tour of Camden and witnessed firsthand how public-private partnerships with urban anchor institutions within the city have helped revitalize the community.

Caring Clowns Receive National Attention

April 23, 2011 Leave a Comment

CBS Evening News with Katie Couric posted an exclusive online story about the Caring Clowns that have been a part of the Cooper family for decades. CBS spent a day with the clowns at Cooper, following them around as the greeted patients, visitors and staff.