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New Psychiatry Program at Cooper Improves Health Through Yoga Meditation and Mindfulness

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Cooper University Health Care is revolutionizing the field of pediatric and adult psychiatry through a unique program that incorporates yoga and mindfulness interventions based on the traditions of ancient India. The Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program at Cooper is designed to reduce the effects of stress on the body and mind using meditation and focused breathing techniques.
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Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper Honors Pediatric Leaders, Raises $140,000 for Children’s Health Care Programs

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The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper and The Cooper Foundation of Cooper University Health Care last night honored two esteemed South Jersey leaders in pediatric medicine and raised $140,000 to benefit children’s health care programs.
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Cooper Honors 2013 Nurse Excellence Award Recipients

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Cooper University Health Care honored the recipients of the 2013 Nursing Excellence Awards during Nursing’s Annual Ceremony. This year, 19 direct-care nurses and Cooper employees were recognized by their peers for outstanding leadership, professionalism and delivery of safe and high-quality care.

“Every year, our nurses continue to go above and beyond their call of duty. Their leadership and loyalty toward this hospital can be seen in the relationships they have with their fellow co-workers, patients and families,” said Adrienne Kirby, PhD, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cooper University Health Care. Read more.

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When Should a Woman Consider a Preventive Mastectomy?

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Actress Angelina Jolie announced today that she recently underwent a preventive double mastectomy after finding out that she had the “breast cancer gene.” Jolie’s mother died of breast cancer at age 57. Preventative or prophylactic mastectomy—the removal of breast tissue—may be one of several options available to women who are at increased risk for developing breast cancer, explains Kristin L. Brill, MD, Program Director, The Janet Knowles Breast Cancer Center at Cooper Cancer Institute.
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