Newsmakers Archives - Page 58 of 62

Racial Disparities Exist in Breastfeeding Decisions

October 11, 2010 Leave a Comment

Amudha Palaniappan, MD, and Lori B. Feldman-Winter, MD, presented new research at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition in San Francisco. The study, which was conducted at Cooper, found that African-American women are less likely to initiate and continue breast-feeding than women of other races.

Posted in: Newsmakers Tagged: breast feeding

John M. Tedeschi, MD Appointed to Cooper Health System Board of Trustees

October 7, 2010 Leave a Comment

Dr. Tedeschi is founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Continuum Health Alliance, LLC, a regional healthcare management corporation, and Advocare, LLC, one of the largest, independent private physician groups serving New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region.

Posted in: Announcements, Newsmakers, Press Releases Tagged: Advocare, board of trustees, Continuum Health Alliance, pediatrics

A Changing World, A Changing Health System

October 1, 2010 Leave a Comment

The October issue of SJ Magazine features an article explaining how South Jersey’s healthcare systems are continuing to partner to better serve the public and contain costs for patients. George J. Weinroth, Chief Operating Officer of Cooper University Physicians, believes making relationships between larger healthcare systems and individual specialists is extremely important.

Posted in: Newsmakers Tagged: administration, university physicians

A Team Approach to Breast Cancer Care

October 1, 2010 Leave a Comment

This week, the Courier-Post published an article about breast cancer focusing on what happens after a patient is diagnosed. Patients and their families are encouraged to educate themselves about the best treatment options available and where they can receive treatment.

Posted in: Newsmakers Tagged: breast cancer, cancer institute

Cooper Patient Liaisons Make a Difference

September 22, 2010 Leave a Comment

This week, the Philadelphia Business Journal published an article about Cooper’s Patient Liaisons, a position created several months ago to enhance patient satisfaction and promote the Planetree philosophy of patient-family centered care.

Posted in: Newsmakers Tagged: Planetree

Therapeutic Hypothermia Being Used By Paramedics

September 21, 2010 Leave a Comment

The Philadelphia Inquirer recently published an article about hospital paramedics who are using the cooling process of icing cardiac-arrest patients in the ambulance, even before they get to the ER, to prevent neurological damage.

Posted in: Newsmakers Tagged: Critical Care Medicine, therapeutic hypothermia

Cooper Experts Give Feedback on Eagle’s Evaluation of Concussions

September 21, 2010 Leave a Comment

After week one, many concerned fans questioned the Eagle’s decision to put two of their players back in the game after they suffered severe head injuries by hard tackles made on the field. After being taken out of the game for good, the players were diagnosed with concussions.

Posted in: Newsmakers Tagged: concussion

Cooper Provides Free Medical Outreach Services to Bridgeton Church

September 13, 2010 Leave a Comment

Cooper is providing free medical outreach services to the Bridgeton community during Bethany Presbyterian Church's second annual Faith In Action (FIA) month. The program is a five-week campaign aimed to motivate residents and church members to become involved in the community.

Posted in: Announcements, Newsmakers

Residents, Players, Coaches Attend Concussion Seminar

September 13, 2010 Leave a Comment

The Burlington County Times featured an article about the Cooper Bone & Joint Institute's free educational forum on concussions as a result of sports related injuries. The forum, which took place at Moorestown High School on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, focused on prevention and identification of concussions as well as available treatment options.

Posted in: Events, Newsmakers Tagged: concussion, Cooper Bone and Joint Institute, orthopaedics

Understanding Shut-Down Learners Featured in Calgary’s Child

September 13, 2010 Leave a Comment

Richard Selznick, Ph.D., Director of the Cooper Learning Center, wrote an article featured in Calgary’s Child about seven strategies to help a child who is struggling academically in school. Several tips for addressing or preventing shut-down learners include open and positive communication with your child, understanding and identifying the problem, and finding someone to act as a school mentor.

Posted in: Newsmakers Tagged: learning center, shut-down learners