Press Releases

(CAMDEN, NJ) — MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper proudly announces that Umur Atabek, MD, FACS, a surgical oncologist, has been recognized as a 2025 Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award winner by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

Dr. Atabek is among only 10 Cancer Liaison Physicians nationwide to receive this prestigious honor in 2025. Read more.

CAMDEN, NJ – Camden’s civic, health, education, and government leaders today announced the launch of the Camden Preschool Initiative, a groundbreaking, evidence-based pilot program and study to assess and strengthen preschool education in Camden City.

The initiative combines expert analysis and community engagement to design a preschool model tailored to the needs of  Camden’s youngest students. The goal is to ensure every child is kindergarten ready by having the resources needed for lifelong success and learning. Read more.

(CAMDEN, NJ) – MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper is among the first health systems in southern New Jersey to offer robotic high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) procedures for patients living with prostate cancer. This innovative treatment uses precisely targeted ultrasound waves to eliminate diseased prostate tissue. By focusing these waves on the affected area, HIFU generates localized heating (ablation) that targets cancer cells within the prostate gland while sparing healthy surrounding tissue. Read more.

(CAMDEN, NJ) -The Cooper University Health Care Innovation Center is hosting its third New Jersey Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Challenge. This event will provide participants with online education and training in SDOH issues, health informatics, and business pitching to create sustainable solutions that help improve the lives of those in underserved communities.

“Our goal is to bring together participants who care deeply about helping people who are negatively affected by SDOH issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, lack of access to health care, and substance abuse,” said  Neal Lemon, PhD, MBA, associate vice president for technology commercialization and innovation.   Read more.

Cooper University Health Care’s Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program, part of the Center for Critical Care Medicine, has earned international recognition as a Gold Level Award winner for Excellence in Life Support from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). The honor, presented at the 36th Annual ELSO Conference in Washington D.C. on September 27, 2025, represents a distinguished level of achievement for ECMO programs worldwide. Read more.

(Cape May Court House, NJ) — Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with multiple national awards for excellence in patient care. The recognitions highlight the hospital’s dedication to delivering evidence-based treatment that improves outcomes, speeds recovery, and saves lives.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional achieved:

• Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award with Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Get With The Guidelines®–Resuscitation Bronze Achievement Award

“These recognitions reflect the outstanding teamwork and commitment of our physicians, nurses, and staff, who consistently provide the highest level of care to our patients,” said Andrea C.S. Read more.

Offering addiction medicine services to residents in Burlington County

(Willingboro, NJ) – The Cooper Center for Healing, Cooper University Health Care’s Division of Addiction Medicine, is expanding to Burlington County, joining the Cooper Primary and Specialty Care at JFK office in Willingboro, NJ.

“Addiction knows no geographical boundaries. We want to offer our critical services far and wide across South Jersey,” said Rachel Haroz, MD, FAACT, head of Cooper Center for Healing. Read more.

Cooper delivers advanced cardiovascular care through a sustainable quality improvement program

 (Camden, NJ)  — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Cooper University Hospital for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality cardiovascular care. Cooper was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence based on its achievement of rigorous accreditation criteria and ongoing performance registry reporting.

Cooper University Hospital earned the ACC HeartCARE Center designation upon meeting a comprehensive set of standards, including participation in at least two ACC Accreditation Services programs, engagement in National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR®) registries, and involvement in targeted quality improvement initiatives. Read more.