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Year in Review: Biggest Cooper Stories of 2019

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As 2019 comes to a close, here are some of the biggest Cooper stories of the year:

Elite army trauma team takes part in training program at Cooper Hospital (KYW News Radio)

The ‘Fight for $15’ is winning at Philly-area hospitals (Cooper credited with leading the way) (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

O’Dowd, Mazzarelli named co-CEOs of Cooper University Health Care (NJ Biz)

Norcross, Cooper Foundation, Michaels and NFI Announce Plans for $1M Grant Program (Tap Into Camden)

SJ hospital hires doctor whose research changed stroke care (Dr. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Announces Expansion of Extensive Military Training Programs with Partnership to Provide Specialized Medical Training to U.S. Military Personnel as Part of SMART Program

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Military leaders, hospital executives attend ceremony honoring first graduates

Cooper University Health Care is one of the leading academic health systems providing medical training to military personnel. Recently, Cooper became the third location in the nation to provide specialized medical training to active duty and reserve personnel from all branches U.S. military as part of Operation SMART (Strategic Medical Asset Readiness Training). Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Receives National Recognition for Meritorious Outcomes in Surgical Care From the American College of Surgeons

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Cooper University Health Care is one of only 88 hospitals in the nation to be recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) 2019 for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care.

“We are proud to receive this recognition from the American College of Surgeons which is a reflection of our ongoing dedication and commitment to providing outstanding surgical care for our patients,” said Francis R. Read more.

Cooper Kicks-Off Holiday Season with Turkey Donations to Benefit Camden Residents

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1,000 Turkeys Were Distributed Through Network of Community Organizations

On Saturday, November 23, 2019, Cooper University Health Care kicked-off the holiday season by donating 1,000 turkeys to community groups, faith-based organizations, and the South Jersey Food Bank to benefit Camden residents. The turkeys were provided to a wide network of community groups for distribution to residents in need in time for Thanksgiving. Read more.

Cooper Veteran Phil Kenerley Honored With Camden County Medal

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On Thursday, November 7, 2019, Cooper Senior Security Officer Phil Kenerley was recognized by the Freeholders of Camden County during the 18th Annual Veterans Medal Award Ceremony for his service to our country. In addition to Phil, 18 other veterans from the Army, Navy, and Air Force were recognized during the ceremony, which was attended by family and friends.

Phil has been part of our Cooper Team since 1989. Read more.

South Jersey Auto Dealer Donates Three Mini Cars for Kids at Cooper University Health

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Young Patients Will Ride in Style to the OR – Helping to Relieve Fear and Anxiety

Having surgery can be stressful for anyone, but especially for children.  Thanks to a special donation from Cherry Hill Imports Auto Group, children at Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper will now have a new way to relieve some of their stress and anxiety while preparing for surgery. Read more.

Local Non-Profit Donates $30,000 to Cooper

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Representatives from Help Women and Children Now, a non-profit organization based in Haddonfield, NJ, visited Cooper University Health Care to present a $30,000 check. This monetary gift will be used to provide cardiac screenings to newborns in Cooper’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The donation represents the proceeds of a youth-run event that was held at the Adventure Aquarium earlier this year. Read more.

Cooper Team Visits University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital to Establish New PICU

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A 10- member team from Cooper University Health Care and Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE, recently traveled to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla Enugu, to start the initial phase of a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. When completed, this will be the first organized Pediatric ICU in Nigeria. On this trip, the team set up the skeletal structure of the PICU and provided training for doctors, nurses, and physiotherpists, who function as Respiratory Therapists. Read more.

Celebration of Life Brings Smiles to Pediatric Trauma Patients, Families, and Cooper Staff

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On Saturday, September 14, Cooper celebrated the resiliency and triumphs of pediatric patients who have received care in the pediatric trauma program.  Michael Goodman, MD, Chief and Chairman of Pediatrics, and Nicole Fox, MD, MPH, Pediatric Trauma Medical Director, welcomed guests who then enjoyed a Super Hero themed event with activities for children of all ages and a picnic-style lunch.  Cooper staff enjoyed seeing their prior patients and families from the prior two years. Read more.