In February 2017, 13-year-old Charlotte Olson donated more than 1,300 books to Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper’s outpatient office in Voorhees for the Reach Out and Read program at Cooper. On September 7, Charlotte made a return visit to the office with a donation of several hundred more books towards her goal of collecting an additional 2,000 for the program. Read more.
Behind the Stethoscope: Christian Squillante, MD
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.
Christian Squillante, MD
Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
What was your first job?
Other than the occasional lemonade stand in front of my house, my first “real” job was a cashier at the supermarket in my town. Read more.
Erin W. Pukenas, MD, Honored By NJ Biz Magazine as a 2017 “Forty Under 40” Recipient
Congratulations to Cooper physician Erin W. Pukenas, MD, Associate Director of the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, for being honored by NJ Biz Magazine as one of the 2017 “Forty Under 40” award recipients. The annual awards honor accomplished young professionals are recognized for their professional achievements, commitments to success, and contributions to the community.
Pediatrics Trauma Survivors and Their Families Celebrate Life at Super Hero- Themed Reunion Event at Cooper University Health Care
Childhood trauma survivors and their families enjoyed a super hero–themed day of fun with their families and the doctors and nurses who cared for them in a celebration of life reunion event at Cooper University Health Care on Saturday, September 9, 2017.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unintentional accidents are the leading cause of death in young children and adolescents in the United States. Read more.
Cooper Surgeon First in NJ to perform minimally-invasive “GORE® TAG®” procedure to treat arch aortic aneurysms
In early September, a surgical team at Cooper University Health Care, led by Joseph V. Lombardi, MD, FACS, head of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and director of the Cooper Aortic Center, became the first in New Jersey to perform a new minimally-invasive treatment for complicated arch aortic aneurysms.
Cooper is one of only a handful of hospitals in the region—and fewer than 40 nationwide—participating in a pivotal study of the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE). Read more.
DRPA and MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper Team Up to Turn the Ben Franklin Bridge Teal in September in Recognition of Ovarian Cancer Month
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper are teaming up to turn the Benjamin Franklin Bridge teal in September for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
“The purpose of the lighting is to raise awareness about ovarian cancer,” said Generosa Grana, MD, FACP, director of the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper.”
“The DRPA recognizes the outstanding work that MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper is doing regarding cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment,” said John T. Read more.
Subaru and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to Deliver Blankets and ‘Gestures of Hope’ to Cancer Patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
Donations of blankets and messages of hope are part of ‘Subaru Loves to Care’ initiative
What: Subaru of America and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) are working together to provide much needed support and “warmth” to cancer patients and their families in communities across the country as part of the Subaru Loves to Care initiative.
Executives from Subaru of America’s corporate headquarters and LLS will deliver those messages and 100 specially made blankets to inpatients at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. Read more.
Behind the Stethoscope: Lauren Krill, MD
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.
Lauren Krill, MD
Department of Gynecologic Oncology
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
What was your first job?
Victoria’s Secret Beauty—at the makeup counter.
Tell us something about you that people wouldn’t expect. Read more.
Breast Reduction for the Adolescent Girl
Join A. Leilani Fahey, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, as she discusses the opportunities and challenges of breast reduction for the female adolescent. Dr. Fahey will touch on body image, emotional and physical discomfort, unwanted attention, and other issues some teens encounter with large breasts. And, the long term effects, risks, insurance coverage and more. The presentation is followed by a Q&A. Read more.
Cooper EMS Supervisor Helping in Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Cooper EMS supervisor, Dave Taylor, left for Texas on Tuesday August 29 as part of the Pennsylvania Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT), part of the National Disaster Medical System. Dave’s DMAT team is composed of physicians, nurses, EMTs, paramedics, and pharmacists and is a self-contained mobile hospital, tasked with providing medical care to hurricane survivors. They are current operating in the Houston/Beaumont area providing disaster relief. Read more.