Newsmakers Archives - Page 54 of 62

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.

Easter Bunny Takes a Hop over to Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper To Visit with Pediatric Patients

April 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

For this year’s fourth Annual Children’s Easter Event, Cooper employees and members of the Planetree Patient Interaction Committee at Cooper, donated toys and volunteered their time throughout the day to make sure children across South Jersey had a memorable Easter celebration.

Breastfeeding Specialist Featured on CNN

March 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

Lori B. Feldman-Winter, MD, renowned specialist in breastfeeding and Committee Member for the Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding, was featured live on CNN discussing the pros and cons of sharing breast milk with other mother’s who cannot breastfeed, and the safety of shared milk.

Logan Township School Uses Learning Approach Promoted by Cooper Doctor

February 28, 2011 Leave a Comment

Based on a book by Richard Selznick, PhD, Director, Cooper Learning Center, called “The Shutdown Learner,” the program aims to find strengths in children and allow them to explore them, rather than a constant focus on test taking and scores.

Dr. Brenner Honored at Greater Camden Partnership Annual Meeting

February 28, 2011 Leave a Comment

Jeffrey C. Brenner, MD, Family Medicine specialist at Cooper and Director of the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers was honored with a Camden Hero Award during a meeting held at the Adventure Aquarium on Thursday.

Can Germ Buster Really Get Rid of Cold and Flu?

February 28, 2011 Leave a Comment

Rosalie Pepe, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist at Cooper, was featured on CBS3 discussing a new product called “GermBullet” which claims to guard against airborne germs and viruses. Dr. Pepe is skeptical to advise patients to use this product and believes the best way to prevent illness is by consistently washing your hands.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy Allows Body to Repair Itself

February 28, 2011 Leave a Comment

The Gloucester County Times published an article about Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), a therapeutic method being utilized at Cooper, that uses a person’s own blood to combat chronic pain caused by progressive joint damage.