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Cooper University Hospital now offers FDA Approved, Fenestrated Endografts to Treat Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

July 12, 2012 Leave a Comment

Cooper University Hospital is selected as one of the first hospitals in the country to be able to offer fenestrated endografts for the treatment of aortic aneurysms with difficult anatomy not conducive to traditional endovascular repair.

Cooper Foundation to Kick Off Third Annual “Summer in the City” Concert Series Thursday, July 5th

July 5, 2012 Leave a Comment

The Cooper Foundation of Cooper University Hospital on Thursday, July 5, 2012 will kick off its third annual “Summer in the City” concert series with a free evening performance by “To The Max” at Cooper Commons Park.

Edward D. Viner, MD, Presented With Highest Honor From Philadelphia County Medical Society

July 2, 2012 Leave a Comment

Cooper University Hospital congratulates Edward D. Viner, MD, an internal medicine clinician for more than 45 years, in receiving the Strittmatter Award presented by the Philadelphia Medical Society. The Strittmatter Award is presented to a Philadelphia physician who has made the most valuable contributions to the healing arts.

Cooper Reacts to Healthcare Reform Bill Upheld by Supreme Court

June 28, 2012 Leave a Comment

Hospitals and Healthcare Systems across the country are struggling, and regardless of this bill, we must find new ways to provide better care at lower costs. We believe that by providing expanded opportunities for citizens of the United States to receive health insurance, we can increase the ability to provide better care without strapping an already strained healthcare delivery system.

Children’s Regional Hospital Honors Leaders in Pediatric Medicine Tribute Event Raises $125,000 for Children’s Health Care Programs

June 14, 2012 Leave a Comment

The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper along with the Cooper Foundation tonight held a special reception to honor two esteemed South Jersey leaders in pediatric medicine and to raise funds to benefit children’s health care programs.

Cooper Cookie to Go on Sale at Ponzio’s in Cherry Hill Starting Friday, June 22

June 12, 2012 Leave a Comment

All Proceeds Benefit the Jim Fifis Lung Cancer Research Fund at Cooper The Cooper Foundation of Cooper University Hospital along with Ponzio’s Restaurant and Bakery today announced that the Cooper Cookie will go on sale at Ponzio’s in Cherry Hill, N.J., starting on Friday, June 22.

Cooper Receives Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award in Heart Failure from the American Heart Association for Third Year in a Row

June 11, 2012 Leave a Comment

The Only Hospital in the South Jersey Region to Receive This Award Cooper University Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for its excellence in the treatment of patients with heart failure for the third consecutive year.

Cooper Pediatric Radiologists React to Latest Medical News on Risks Associated with Scanning Children

June 11, 2012 Leave a Comment

This week, two articles were published in medical journals about risk factors associated with performing CT’s scans on children as a diagnostic tool.

Our specialists, Dr. Emily Scattergood and Dr. Thomas Presenza, Pediatric Radiologists, wanted to share their thoughts about these studies to help you make informed decisions for your child while working with their medical providers:

“The risk of CT scans and radiation risk in children is an important discussion. Read more.

Cooper Announces the 2012 Nursing Excellence Award Winners

May 24, 2012 Leave a Comment

Cooper University Hospital is proud to recognize 16 nurses and other members of the healthcare delivery team for their hard work and dedication. These prestigious, peer-nominated awards honor the work of the recipients, whose leadership and practice promote the delivery of quality healthcare at Cooper. Each award, together with Nurse of the Year, has its own set of criteria for eligibility, including three letters of recommendation from staff within each nominee’s clinical discipline.

Cooper Heart Surgery Program Earns Highest Honor from Society of Thoracic Surgeons

May 22, 2012 2 Comments

Cooper University Hospital has received “3 Star” rankings from the prestigious Society of Thoracic Surgeons in two separate cardiothoracic surgery categories: Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) and Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery (AVR). “3 Stars” is highest quality ranking granted by the organization.