New COVID-19 Testing Site to Open in the City of Camden

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Collaboration by Cooper, Virtua, and Camden County Freeholder Board

Cooper University Health Care, Virtua Health, the Camden County Freeholder Board, and Camden County Health Department have collaborated to open a new drive-up COVID-19 testing site in the city of Camden beginning April 1, 2020.

“We are proud to work with two of our outstanding regional health systems, Cooper and Virtua, to open this new COVID-19 testing site to serve the needs of the citizens of Camden County,” said Louis Cappelli Jr., Read more.

Cooper Experts: Caring for a Loved One With COVID-19

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You receive news that a family member or close friend has tested positive for COVID-19. What should you do now? The good news, according to infectious disease expert at Cooper University Health Care, is that most healthy people who have contracted COVID-19 have mild illness and can convalesce at home. For a small percentage people, particularly those with other risk factors or chronic health conditions, hospitalization may be required. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care’s Foundation Establishes COVID-19 Assistance Fund to Support Health Care Workers on the Front Line of the Pandemic

In response to numerous requests about how people can help Cooper University Health Care, George E. Norcross, III, Cooper Board Chairman, and Philip A. Norcross, Cooper Foundation Chairman, announced today that The Cooper Foundation has established a COVID-19 Assistance Fund. George, and his children, Lexie and Alex, along with Phil and Carole Norcross have made $10,000 contributions to the new fund. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Announces It Has Begun COVID-19 Testing

Today, Cooper University Health Care announced it has begun COVID-19 testing in its own laboratory.  This announcement follows the announcement of last week that Cooper had launched a specimen collection location in Cherry Hill.  Cooper now has the ability to both collect specimens and run tests all conducted by Cooper personnel.

“We are pleased to announce that Cooper will be able to test more of our patients as well as our team of tremendous doctors and nurses more quickly to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said George E. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Sets Up COVID-19 Testing Collection Site in Cherry Hill

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Physician’s Order Required for Testing/No-Walk Ups

Cooper University Health Care has opened an off-site collection center for COVID-19 testing at its ambulatory care center at 1210 Brace Road in Cherry Hill.

The collection site is open to Cooper patients, who have symptoms or meet other criteria, and who receive an order from a Cooper provider for testing. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Marks New Milestones in Aneurysm Treatment

First in the state to use two new devices

Clinicians at Cooper University Health Care continue to pioneer new treatment methods, and in separate cases, recently became the first hospital in New Jersey to use two new devices to treat patients with aneurysms, announced internationally renowned neurologist and researcher Tudor G. Jovin, MD, chief and chairman of the Cooper Neurological Institute. Read more.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces 2020’s Citizen Honors Awards Finalists –  Cooper Employee John Bishop Among Finalists

Winners to be Honored at Awards Dinner on Medal of Honor Day, March 25

Washington, DC, February 26, 2020 — The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, today, announced the top 27 finalists for this year’s Citizen Honors Awards.  The finalists were selected through two rounds of judging by an independent panel, with the final round exclusively of Medal of Honor recipients.  Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Researchers Find Income Disparities May Lead to Non-Response Bias on Patient Experience Surveys for Health Care Systems

In a new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers at Cooper University Health Care and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University found that national patient experience (satisfaction) surveys might not capture the experiences of patients in lower socio-economic populations.

The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) surveys are national, standardized, and publicly reported surveys that collect patients’ assessment of their care experiences. Read more.

Philadelphia 76ers Announce Community Partnership With Cooper University Health Care

The Philadelphia 76ers announced today a community-focused partnership with Camden’s Cooper University Health Care, the leading academic health system in South Jersey. Cooper is now an Official Partner of the 76ers.

“Community engagement is one of our core values and we’re thrilled that this partnership with Cooper University Health Care will create new avenues to positively impact youth in the City of Camden,” Philadelphia 76ers President Chris Heck said. Read more.