Press Releases

John M. Tedeschi, MD Appointed to Cooper Health System Board of Trustees

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Dr. Tedeschi is founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Continuum Health Alliance, LLC, a regional healthcare management corporation, and Advocare, LLC, one of the largest, independent private physician groups serving New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region.

Cooper Experts Address Guidelines and Management at Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey 2010 Sports Concussion Summit

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A panel of renowned medical experts in the field of sports related concussion presented the latest scientific evidence in practical concussion management techniques, at the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) 2010 Sports Concussion Summit in Plainsboro.

Cooper Announces $1 Million in Corporate Funding for Cooper Plaza Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Projects

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Cooper University Hospital today announced $1 million in corporate funding for several revitalization projects to support housing, stimulate economic development and improve neighborhood conditions in the Cooper Plaza community. The announcement was made at the site of nine new homes currently being built by Metro Camden Habitat for Humanity, the first construction project to kick-off under the Cooper Plaza Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit plan.

Cooper Recognized by the Society for Thoracic Surgeons as Top 12 Percent in U.S. for Second Year In a Row

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Cooper University Hospital is pleased to announce that for the second year in a row, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons has recognized the cardiac surgery program for outstanding performance. Last year, Cooper was among the top 14 percent in the nation and this year ranks in the top 12 percent — an exceptional improvement in overall performance.

Cooper Names New Pavilion for NJ Speaker Joseph Roberts

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Cooper University Hospital formally named its new 10-story patient Pavilion in honor of Joseph J. Roberts, Jr., former Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly and longtime supporter of Camden and South Jersey. The announcement of the “Roberts Pavilion” was made today at a dedication ceremony with nearly 400 business, civic and government leaders in attendance.

Cooper Expands Concussion-Traumatic Brain Injury Testing Program To Treat Non-Sports Related Injuries

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Sports-related concussion has been a hot topic recently, but competitive athletes are not the only people who suffer from these serious injuries. Each month, hundreds of patients are treated in Cooper’s Emergency Department and Trauma Center for mild to severe concussions, and many more seek treatment from various Cooper outpatient offices.

Cooper Celebrates Opening of New Emergency Department

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Today, Cooper University Hospital unveiled its new, expanded Emergency Department (ED) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for employees and visitors. The new facility is 33,000 square feet and includes 36 brand new, state-of-the-art patient rooms, including: designated adult and pediatric treatment and resuscitation rooms, two private triage rooms, a separate pediatric waiting room, and two decontamination rooms.

South Jersey Prepared: Seminar and Tabletop Exercise Program Will Strengthen Region’s Response to Major Emergencies

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Southern New Jersey took its emergency preparedness to a higher level with a seminar and Tabletop Exercise conducted on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. This program involved many emergency preparedness stakeholders including local, county, and state emergency management officials, public health departments, and homeland security.