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.

A recent edition of Diagnostic & Invasive Cardiology published an article about the use of radial access as an alternative of cardiac care to increase patient comfort. Transradial artery access helps greatly reduce bleeding complications associated with femoral artery access.

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.

Carla Fynan, RD, Clinical Nutrition Manager at Cooper, wrote an article featured in The Senior Citizens Guide on ways to stay fit and active over the age of 50. When eating dinner, she suggests taking your time and really trying to enjoy what you are digesting into your stomach.

A recent edition of the Philadelphia Business Journal announced the partnership between Cooper University Hospital and Bravo Health, a provider of Medicare Advantage plans dedicated to offering beneficiaries access to high quality, cost-effective healthcare.

Cooper University Hospital will be dedicating the Pavilion in honor of Joseph J. Roberts, Jr., former New Jersey Assembly Speaker and long-time advocate for Cooper, Camden and South Jersey. In naming the Pavilion after Mr. Roberts, one need not look any further than his years of dedicated service in elected office.

Mats Wilander and Jan-Michael Gambill will face off in South Jersey for the first time in October, when they'll play an exhibition match at the Cherry Hill Pro Tennis Classic. The exhibition match is the main attraction of the event, scheduled for October 24 at the Cherry Hill Health and Racquet Club on Old Cuthbert Road.

Last week, the Courier-Post featured an article in its “Health & Wellness” section about a study that suggests that beer is just as hydrating as water following exercise. However, Carla Fynan, Manager of Clinical Nutrition at Cooper, says exercise and alcohol do not mix, and any combination of such would not enhance one’s performance.

The July issue of South Jersey Magazine published an article about a startling new statistic indicating that cancer deaths could double in the next 20 years. According to the United Nations World Health Organizations International Agency for Research on Cancer, the number of annual diagnoses will increase from 12.7 million in 2008 to 21.4 million in 2030; the number of deaths will increase from 7.6 million to 13.2 million.

On Thursday, July 8, Symphony in C’s 10-piece brass ensemble took the stage at Cooper Commons Park for the second of five summer concerts scheduled this summer. The event, featuring patriotic tunes by American composers, was held to honor the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces.