Press Releases

(Camden and Cape May, NJ) – Cooper University Health Care is proud to announce that Jim Baca and Samantha Millspaugh have been named the Armed Forces Persons of the Year 2024 for their exemplary contributions to both their military service and their impactful roles within the Cooper community.

Former Hospital Corpsman Jim Baca, of Mullica Hill, NJ, served in the U.S. Read more.

On November 11, at a Veterans Day ceremony held at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial at Holmdel, New Jersey, Cooper University Health Care was recognized by the New Jersey Governor’s Department of Veterans Affairs with the “We Value Our Veterans” Employer Award for its commitment to veterans’ causes and support of veterans.

“We are truly honored by this recognition from the New Jersey Governor’s Office of Veterans Affairs, acknowledging Cooper’s commitment to supporting veterans and veteran causes,” said George E. Read more.

For the third consecutive year, a team of physicians from Cooper University Health Care traveled to Tanzania at the end of September to provide advanced medical education in partnership with Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences and Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam. Muhimbili National Hospital, the largest hospital in Tanzania, houses 1,500 beds and serves a population of more than 7 million. Read more.

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.

(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.

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 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.

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.

The Cooper Foundation has again raised nearly $4 million for its 14^th 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 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.