Press Releases

Cooper University Health Care’s Chief Nursing Officer Named “Nurse Executive of the Year”

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Kathy Devine, DrNP, RN, senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Cooper University Health Care is the recipient of the 2021 Nurse Executive Award by The Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey. This award, which will be presented in early December, recognizes Dr. Devine’s exceptional leadership, guidance, and service to the nursing profession and in particular to the Cooper University Health Care system. Read more.

Study by Cooper University Health Care Stroke Expert Published in The Lancet, a Leading International Medical Journal Examines Efficacy of Minimally Invasive Procedure in Treatment of Strokes

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Internationally known stroke expert Tudor G. Jovin, MD, medical director of the Cooper Neurological Institute at Cooper University Health Care and Professor of Neurological Surgery at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, is the lead author in a study published today in The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, examining the efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure consisting of removal of the occlusive clot from within the vessel to treat patients with acute stroke. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Becomes the First Hospital in New Jersey to Perform an Innovative Minimally Invasive Procedure to Treat Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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Cooper University Health Care is the first hospital in New Jersey to treat complex abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with the new Chimney EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing (ChEVAS™) System. Recently, Joseph Lombardi, MD, FACS, head of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and a vascular surgeon, performed this sealing procedure on a patient at Cooper.

“As the region’s leading academic health system, we are committed to investigating and implementing the most advanced technology and procedures to benefit our patients,” said Dr. Read more.

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper Participating in National Pilot Project to Increase Diversity in Cancer Treatment Trials

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MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper is participating by invitation in a national pilot project being conducted by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC). The pilot project is testing a research site self-assessment tool and training program focused on increasing racial and ethnic diversity among cancer treatment trial participants.

“We are hopeful that by participating in this research we will have a better understanding of potential barriers which may prevent segments of the community who are underrepresented in cancer research from fully participating in available treatments and clinical trials,” Robert A. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care reaches COVID-19 vaccine milestone: More than 100,000 dosages given over past 10 months

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Cooper University Health Care recently administered its 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine, reaching a new milestone in its efforts to combat COVID-19.

“This milestone is a testament to the team’s tireless efforts to educate the community on the facts concerning vaccine safety and effectiveness while simultaneously ensuring widespread access to the vaccine throughout our region,” said Kevin O’Dowd, JD, co-CEO of Cooper. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Named as One of “America’s 100 Best” for Prostate Surgery and Five-Star for Coronary Bypass Surgery and Total Hip Replacement

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100 best in prostate surgery awardCooper University Health Care, a nationally recognized academic health system, is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. Cooper was also recognized in the rankings as a Five Star Hospital for Coronary Bypass Surgery and Total Hip Replacement.  Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 31 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions.* Read more.

Camden County Commissioners Open Health Hub at Camden County College Campus in partnership with Cooper University Health Care and Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing

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health hub drive throughThe Camden County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with Cooper University Health Care and the Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing, opened phase one of the Camden County Health Hub on Thursday, October 14. This new one-stop shop for COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, third doses, testing, and education is located on the Camden County College-Blackwood Campus. The drive-thru site will be operated in the vast parking lot on campus utilizing pop-up clinical pods. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care and Nuance Communications Announce Strategic Collaboration and Expansion of Dragon Ambient eXperience

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Leading academic health system to extend Nuance DAX to 475 physicians based on success of initial deployment in prioritizing patient experiences, reducing administrative workloads, and improving clinical documentation

BURLINGTON, Mass. and CAMDEN, N.J., August 30, 2021 – Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) and Cooper University Health Care (Cooper) today announced a strategic collaboration to expand Cooper’s deployment of the Nuance® Dragon Ambient eXperience™ (DAX™) ambient clinical intelligence (ACI) solution to 475 physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs). Read more.

Carman Ciervo, DO, Named Chief Physician Executive of Cooper Care Alliance

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Carman Ciervo, DO, has been named chief physician executive of Cooper Care Alliance (CCA), Cooper University Health Care’s community-based physician group.

Formed in 2020, CCA, a community-based physician group, is the health system’s second physician group along with the 800-member Cooper University Physicians (CUP) group, South Jersey’s largest physician group. CCA physicians are community-based and will focus on innovative strategies in primary care delivery. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Cardiologist Named to the American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Specialty Board

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Andrea M. Russo, MD, FACC, FHRS, FAHA, a cardiologist and director of the electrophysiology and arrhythmia service at Cooper University Health Care and professor of medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, was appointed to the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Cardiovascular Specialty Board.

“We congratulate Dr. Russo, who is a compassionate, skilled physician and researcher, providing her patients and their families the highest level of care while making a lasting contribution in the field of cardiology,” said Anthony J. Read more.