New Cooper Cancer Institute Project for Camden and Voorhees Gets Full Endorsement From Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees gave its full and enthusiastic endorsement of the new Cooper Cancer Institute (CCI) project at the September meeting. As the premier tertiary care center in South Jersey, CCI’s objective is to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary oncology services with state-of-the-art technology and facilities in Camden, Voorhees and Willingboro.

Early Test is the Law

This week, the Courier-Post published an article about New Jersey being the first state in the country to require that babies receive a pulse oximeter test to detect congenital heart defects within 24-hours after birth.

Women at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

This week’s “Cooper Connection” in the Courier-Post featured an article written by Joanne K. Mazzarelli, MD, a Cardiologist at Cooper, about the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women and how to reduce your risk of heart disease.

Ovarian Cancer Signs- The Whispering Killer

This week, Fox 29 featured a story about Meredith P. Crisp, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist at Cooper, and patient Sandee Vogelson, a Ovarian Cancer survivor raise awareness about Ovarian Cancer. In addition to being our patient, Mrs. Vogelson is also one of the Co-chairs of our Pink Roses Teal Magnolia's event!

Legislation Paves Way for Accountable Care Organizations in N.J.

Health care providers in Camden, Trenton and Newark are expected to launch Medicaid accountable care organizations, or ACOs, early in 2012. Following the adoption of legislation that paves the way for these urban health care pilot programs, these ACO organizations will share in the Medicaid cost savings expected to result from innovative health care delivery models.