Cooper University Health Care’s Center for Healing Unveils New Mobile Health Services Van to Expand Outreach to Those With Substance Use Disorders in Camden

Cooper University Health Care’s Center for Healing has unveiled a new mobile health services van that will help expand outreach to those suffering from substance use disorders in Camden. The new unit was purchased through a $341,000 grant from Camden County as part of the nationwide opioid settlement payment to states.

The mobile unit will be staffed by a team of physicians, nurses, and navigators.  Read more.

Cooper University Hospital Named to Newsweek’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025 List

(Camden, NJ) – Cooper University Hospital has been named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek – the only hospital in South Jersey among the top 10 in New Jersey. This mark of distinction was awarded following a rigorous vetting process in which Newsweek—in partnership with consumer data company Statista—performed analytics on patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, safety, and quality of care at hospitals nationwide. Read more.

George E. Norcross III Announces Job Training, Apprentice Program Outreach Initiative to Camden Residents, Diverse Businesses

Invitation to participate in construction of Cooper University Health Care’s $3 billion expansion sent to every Camden residence in Spanish and English, promoted on social media

CAMDEN, NJ:  Following last month’s announcement of an unprecedented joint venture to create job and economic opportunities for Camden residents as part of Cooper’s $3 billion expansion, George E. Norcross III, the chairman of the Board of Trustees of Cooper University Health Care, today announced that Cooper has begun an outreach program to Camden residents to sign up for job training opportunities. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care’s Vein Center Earns Accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission

Cooper University Health Care’s Vein Center in Voorhees, NJ, has been granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Superficial Venous Treatment and Management.

“The prestigious IAC Vein Center Accreditation is a significant achievement for our Division of Vascular Surgery,” said Francis R. Spitz, MD, FACS, chairman and chief of Cooper’s Department of Surgery. “It is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team in providing exceptional care for our patients. Read more.

First BAYADA Scholars Cohort Begins Innovative Accelerated Nursing Track at Thomas Edison State University and Cooper University Health Care

A revolution in nursing education is underway for the first group of students enrolled in the newly introduced 15-month Thomas Edison State University (TESU) Accelerated BSN BAYADA Scholars Track at Cooper University Health Care (Cooper).

Announced in May, the BAYADA Scholars Track at Cooper is designed to help alleviate the nursing shortage in New Jersey and create more exceptional nurses for the community. Read more.

Nearly $4 million Raised for 14th Annual Cooper Red Hot Gala, Philly Sports Community Heroes Ron and Liz Jaworski Honored

The Cooper Foundation has again raised nearly $4 million for its 14th Annual Red Hot Gala, breaking previous records with more sponsors, attendees and donations than ever before. The Gala is being held tonight, September 27 at the TRIAD1828 CENTRE on the Camden waterfront, where the extraordinary legacy and community impact of local legends Ron and Liz Jaworski will be celebrated. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Offers Surgical Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Cooper University Health Care is now offering Inspire therapy, a surgical therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are unable to tolerate Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.

“Patients with sleep apnea often see us after they trial but fail to tolerate CPAP. Many arrive chronically exhausted, frustrated and looking for surgical options which may improve their quality of life,” said Cooper otolaryngologist Brian Swendseid, MD, who helped bring Inspire therapy to Cooper and has now successfully performed the first implantations within the hospital system. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care Announces Unprecedented Joint Venture to Create Jobs, Economic Opportunity for Camden Residents

Cooper to Build on Its Commitment to Camden and its Residents as It Moves Forward With $3 Billion Expansion

(CAMDEN, NJ) Chairman George E. Norcross III and Cooper University Health Care, South Jersey’s leading academic health system, today announced Cooper will partner with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and its construction manager, Torcon Inc. / P. Agnes Inc., Read more.

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper Becomes One of Only 20 Health Systems Worldwide to Offer Noninvasive Histotripsy for Treating Liver Cancer

(CAMDEN, NJ) – On Friday, August 30, surgical oncologists at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper used histotripsy, an innovative noninvasive technology that uses sound waves to destroy cancerous liver tumors, to treat a patient. This makes MD Anderson at Cooper one of only 20 cancer centers worldwide, and the first in New Jersey and the Philadelphia region, to offer this treatment. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care’s Center for Healing Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)

On this International Overdose Awareness Day, Cooper University Health Care’s Center for Healing joins the global community in raising awareness about overdose, honoring the lives lost, and acknowledging the grief of affected families and friends. Overdoses are preventable, and through education, support, medical treatment, and compassionate care, we can make a significant impact.

The Center for Healing provides innovative, evidence-based, compassionate care for patients with substance use disorders (SUD), complex pain, trauma, and psychiatric disorders on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Read more.