Press Releases

Rowan University commits $50 million for medical research at Cooper Medical School

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Cooper University Health Care Board commits to developing top research program to benefit patients and Camden economy

Last week, Rowan University’s Board of Trustees committed $50 million over ten years to significantly enhance medical and bioscience research at the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) in the City of Camden. Cooper University Health Care’s Board voted today committing to a collaborative effort to build a first-rate medical research program focused on recruiting top research and clinical faculty to develop breakthrough medical cures and treatments. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Announces, After Extensive Due Diligence, It Will Not Acquire Lourdes Health System and St. Francis Medical Center

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Cooper University Health Care announced today that it will no longer pursue the acquisition of Trinity Health’s New Jersey assets, including Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington, and St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton. Cooper signed a Letter of Intent on August 31, 2017, to acquire Trinity Health’s New Jersey hospitals.

Since the Letter of Intent was executed, Cooper University Health Care has undertaken substantial and exhaustive due diligence with respect to the proposed transaction that included a comprehensive review of compliance, legal, regulatory, and operational issues.  Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Earns Star Performer Recognition Leading the Way in Post-Fracture Patient Care

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Cooper University Health Care is proud to announce that it has received 2018 Star Performer recognition from the American Orthopaedic Association’s (AOA) Own the Bone® program. Cooper is one of approximately 230 health care institutions nationwide that have joined Own the Bone and taken initiatives to ensure their osteoporotic fracture patients receive the highest level of treatment and care.

“Through our participation in Own the Bone and recognition as an Own the Bone Star Performer, Cooper has demonstrated a commitment to helping patients understand their risk for future fractures and the steps they can take to prevent them,” says Douglas S. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Honors Employees, Physicians for their Military Service

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Veterans Day was celebrated a few days early as Cooper University Health Care recognized employees and physicians for their military service at a special event in their honor on November 8, 2017.

“We value you and are fortunate to have you as members of the Cooper team,” Adrienne Kirby, PhD, FACHE, president and chief executive officer at Cooper, said to the veterans and current military members in attendance.   Read more.

First Responders Invited to Free Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program

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Cooper University Health Care’s Helping Our Heroes program invites all area first responders (police, fire, emergency medical services personnel) to a free cancer and cardiovascular disease awareness and prevention program on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Winslow Township Fire Department, 9 Cedar Brook Road, Sicklerville, NJ.

Presented by a panel of physicians from MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper and the Cooper Heart Institute, the program will cover topics including the importance of routine lung, colorectal, and prostate cancer screenings; reducing cardiac risks among first responders; and protecting lungs from occupational hazards. Read more.

2017 Quality and Patient Safety Award Winners

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In honor of 2017 Healthcare Quality Week in late October, Cooper University Health Care sponsored the third annual Quality and Patient Safety Awards to recognize the numerous innovative efforts geared toward improving care and creating a safe environment for patients and staff. The winners were selected by a committee of Cooper employees who evaluated the programs on a number of metrics, including high-quality clinical outcomes achieved, improved patient safety, sustainability, and measurable results. Read more.

Cooper Program Promotes Anti-Bullying Message in Advance of Nationwide Movie Release

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On November 17, 2017, WONDER, a major motion picture based on the New York Times bestseller by R.J. Palacio of the same name, will be released in theaters nationwide. WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters a mainstream elementary school for the first time.  The overall theme of the book and movie is acceptance of others despite differences and the importance of choosing kindness. Read more.

Camden’s “Eds and Meds” Study Shows Demand for Housing among Employees, Students

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City Perceived as Better, Expectations for Continued Improvement

The Camden Higher Education and Healthcare Task Force released market research that demonstrates demand exists for new and refurbished housing convenient to Camden workplaces and schools among the Task Force’s nine anchor institutions’ employees, medical professionals, and students. The survey of the employees and students of nine major employers and schools in the City of Camden was conducted this summer. Read more.

Cooper Board Chairman George E. Norcross, III Announces New Collaboration Providing Camden Youth with Free Medical Coding Education and Promise of Employment at Cooper

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George E. Norcross, III, Chairman of Cooper University Health Care, joined elected officials, representatives of Camden County College, Hopeworks ‘N Camden, and leaders of local agencies to announce the Cooper Health Careers Initiative (CHCI), a new education and job training program leading to employment, offered free of cost to eligible Camden residents.

“The Cooper Health Careers Initiative is another example of the commitment we all share to ensure that the people of Camden benefit from the revitalization of our city,” said Mr. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Named “NJ Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite”

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In an effort to commend, celebrate and increase the number of NJ worksites that support breastfeeding employees, the New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition (NJBC) selected  Cooper University Health Care  as a “NJ Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite.”

Cooper was recognized for important breastfeeding supportive practices including providing the availability of reasonable breaks to express milk or to nurse their child and access to a private space for expressing milk or nursing their child.   Read more.