On November 17, 2017, WONDER, a major motion picture based on the New York Times bestseller by R.J. Palacio of the same name, will be released in theaters nationwide. WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters a mainstream elementary school for the first time. The overall theme of the book and movie is acceptance of others despite differences and the importance of choosing kindness. Read more.
Miram and Echo, mermaids from Camden’s Adventure Aquarium, stopped by the outpatient office of Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper on November 2, 2017. The mermaid pair enjoyed a meet and greet with young patients, their families, and staff, as well as read some underwater-themed books to the young patients.
The Camden Higher Education and Healthcare Task Force released market research that demonstrates demand exists for new and refurbished housing convenient to Camden workplaces and schools among the Task Force’s nine anchor institutions’ employees, medical professionals, and students. The survey of the employees and students of nine major employers and schools in the City of Camden was conducted this summer. Read more.
Behind the Stethoscope is a new series from the team at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, introducing you to the men and women at your side in your fight against cancer.
David D. Shersher, MDWhat was your first job?
My first job was working for a local family computer business before the laptop era and just as AOL was becoming a household name. Read more.
Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for kids, but Safe Kids’ research* shows some scary statistics on Halloween safety.
George E. Norcross, III, Chairman of Cooper University Health Care, joined elected officials, representatives of Camden County College, Hopeworks ‘N Camden, and leaders of local agencies to announce the Cooper Health Careers Initiative (CHCI), a new education and job training program leading to employment, offered free of cost to eligible Camden residents.
“The Cooper Health Careers Initiative is another example of the com
mitment we all share to ensure that the people of Camden benefit from the revitalization of our city,” said Mr. Read more.
Members of the Cooper team were out and about this past weekend supporting local awareness events in South Jersey. Scroll down to see photos from the Cooper Heart Institute at the Southern NJ Fall Heart Walk, and from our MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper team at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk!
In an effort to commend, celebrate and increase the number of NJ worksites that support breastfeeding employees, the New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition (NJBC) selected Cooper University Health Care as a “NJ Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite.”
Cooper was recognized for important breastfeeding supportive practices including providing the availability of reasonable breaks to express milk or to nurse their child and access to a private space for expressing milk or nursing their child. Read more.
Members of the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper breast cancer team attended the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Pink Tie Ball on Saturday, October 14 at Vie in Philadelphia.
Susan G. Komen Philadelphia supports MD Anderson Cooper breast cancer screening, education and outreach programs each year through generous grants. Read more.
