Cooper EMS is once again pioneering advanced care for patients experiencing an overdose of opioids. Cooper EMS has become the first emergency medical services system in the United States to carry and administer long-acting injectable buprenorphine in ambulances, advancing its groundbreaking approach to treating opioid use disorder (OUD) in the prehospital setting.

Cooper EMS was the first EMS agency in the nation to place sublingual (oral) buprenorphine on its Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) ambulances in 2019, allowing paramedics to initiate medication-assisted treatment immediately after reversing an opioid overdose. Read more.

(CAMDEN, NJ) — Cooper University  Hospital has once again earned recertification as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center from The Joint Commission, receiving its Gold Seal of Approval® in recognition of the health system’s ability to treat the most complex stroke cases.

This prestigious designation places Cooper among an elite group of hospitals nationwide equipped with the highest level of expertise, advanced imaging, specialized interventions, and around-the-clock multidisciplinary stroke care. Read more.

(CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ)—Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional has been recognized by Healthgrades with two distinguished 2026 quality awards, highlighting the hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients in Cape May County and surrounding communities.

The hospital received:

• Five-Star Rating for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
• Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award.

These recognitions reflect superior clinical outcomes and patient care performance in two critical areas of community health. Read more.

Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions and Cooper University Health Care announced a strategic workforce collaboration between the two institutions to expand access to nursing education and create clearer pathways from learning to professional practice. This initiative is part of Drexel’s latest effort to address the growing need for nurses across the United States.

Through the partnership, Cooper team members who are interested in nursing careers can access Drexel’s nursing certificate and degree programs at an increased discounted rate and Drexel nursing students can participate in enhanced co-op and clinical practice opportunities that can lead to employment upon graduation. Read more.

(Camden, NJ) — This week The Cooper Foundation joined the Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation and the Ravitz Family Foundation to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the newly refreshed Teen Lounge at the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper. The updates were made possible through a joint $21,450 grant awarded to The Cooper Foundation to enhance the space for adolescent patients receiving care at Cooper. Read more.

[CAMDEN, NJ] — Cooper University Health Care has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers 2026 list, ranking among the top large employers in the nation. Cooper is the only health system in New Jersey included on this year’s list, earning national recognition for its strong workplace culture, employee engagement, and commitment to professional growth.

Cooper ranked #114 among the nation’s large employers and is one of just 56 hospitals and health systems nationwide recognized on this year’s list. Read more.

CAMDEN, NJ — Cooper University Health Care has been recognized as a 2026 Wellbeing First Champion by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare, a national coalition led by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. The designation recognizes Cooper’s commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of its workforce by ensuring its medical staff credentialing applications are free from intrusive or stigmatizing mental health questions. Read more.

CAMDEN, N.J.  — Daniel Tonetti, MD, MS, FAANS, director of cerebrovascular neurosurgery at Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience and assistant professor of neurosurgery at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, has been appointed associate editor of the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS), the official journal of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) and the leading peer-reviewed publication in the field of neurointervention. Read more.

Effective February 2, 2026, all Cape Regional Urgent Care locations will officially transition to a new name: Cooper Urgent Care. The rebranding of the urgent care offices is part of the transition related to the July 2024 transaction when Cape Regional Health System joined Cooper University Health Care.

This refreshed brand brings all Cooper urgent care locations together under one trusted name, making it easier for patients to recognize and access the high‑quality care they count on. Read more.