For the fourth consecutive year, Cooper University Health Care was named one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, the prominent national business publication. Cooper was one of only 11 health systems in New Jersey to make the Forbes list in 2024.
“It is a tremendous honor for Cooper to be named to Forbes’ prestigious national list for four consecutive years and to be one of only 11 New Jersey health systems recognized as a ‘Best Employer,'” said George E. Read more.
The Cooper Foundation recently received a $50,000 donation from Barbara T. Ferraro Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, which will support ovarian cancer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. This generous contribution marks the second round of funding within a single year, bringing the total support from the Barbara T. Foundation to $100,000.
The funds will help develop the next generation of innovative ovarian cancer treatments by supporting MD Anderson at Cooper’s critical research into the NRF2 and KEAP1 genes, which play a pivotal role in cancer cell resistance to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Read more.
(Camden, NJ) – Cardiovascular researchers at Cooper University Health Care have discovered a revolutionary new technology that has the potential to fundamentally change how clinicians study heart and vascular function.
Lawrence Mulligan, PhD, FAHA, director of research in the Department of Anesthesiology at Cooper and Associate Professor at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, in collaboration with Jeffrey Hill, Sc, ACS, FASE, advanced cardiac sonographer and assistant professor of cardiac ultrasound at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University in Worcester, Massachusetts, have developed a patent-pending technology called Myocardial Work Quantification, which has the potential to usher in a new era in cardiovascular research. Read more.
(CAMDEN, NJ) – A team of cardiologists at Cooper and Inspira Cardiac Care recently became the first in the region to implant the EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement system, the first transcatheter therapy to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation. The procedure took place at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
Tricuspid regurgitation, also known as tricuspid valve regurgitation, is a heart valve disease that occurs when the tricuspid valve doesn’t close properly. Read more.
Announcement Comes After Cooper Again Ranked Top Hospital in South Jersey by U.S. News & World Report
(CAMDEN, NJ) – Just two weeks after Cooper University Health Care acquired Cape Regional Health System, Cooper Chairman George E. Norcross, III announced last week his long-term vision for a significant expansion in Cape May and Atlantic counties. The announcement, made on the Harry Hurley show, comes just days after U.S. Read more.
Mario Caruso, DO, FACC, Director of the Sports and Exercise Cardiology Program at Cooper and Inspira Cardiac Care, led a group effort to screen approximately 200 student athletes at Rowan University, Glassboro. This first annual electrocardiography (ECG) screening event was for all the incoming freshman and transfer student athletes. This program helps ensure cardiac safety and optimal performance for the athletes. Read more.
Cooper University Health Care was recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals annual survey as one of the top 10 hospitals in the state of New Jersey – and is the highest-ranking hospital in southern New Jersey. Cooper is among the elite 11% of U.S. hospitals that earned a numerical ranking.
Cooper was also rated high performing nationally in 10 procedure and condition specialty areas, including:
In a commitment to furthering its partnership with Cooper University Health Care and bolstering essential services for the Camden community, Subaru of America, Inc., has announced its continued support of $30,000 for durable medical equipment and transportation services to continue to fuel Cooper’s mission. This donation, part of the Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, aims to provide access to vital medical equipment to Camden City residents. Read more.
Cooper University Health Care has been named on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2024, marking its third consecutive year on the list. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
“We are deeply honored by this acknowledgment, which highlights Cooper’s dedication to perinatal safety and our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care and quality for mothers and their newborns,” stated Robin Perry, MD, MSEd, FACOG, chief and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Read more.
(CAMDEN and CAPE MAY, NJ) – The closing is complete and Cape Regional Health System is now part of Cooper University Health Care, effective today, July 1, 2024. As part of the closing, Cape Regional Medical Center has been renamed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional.
“This agreement will transform health care for the residents and visitors of Cape May and Atlantic counties,” said George E. Read more.