(Camden, NJ):  A cherished Thanksgiving tradition continues this year as 1,500 senior citizens in Camden receive holiday meals, made possible by the generosity of an anonymous local family and a partnership of dedicated Camden organizations.

The Camden Community Partnership, City of Camden, Office of the Mayor of Camden, Camden County Police Department, and The Cooper Foundation joined forces today to deliver Thanksgiving meals to seniors across the City of Camden who might otherwise go without a festive meal. Read more.

CHERRY HILL, NJ  — The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper hosted a dedication ceremony for its FORTITUDE program, honoring the legacy of Francis Elmer Beach, father of New Jersey State Senator James “Jim” Beach, by acknowledging his contributions to both country and community. This ceremony recognized Francis Beach’s service in the United States Marine Corps and his commitment to supporting veterans, first responders, and their families. Read more.

(CAMDEN, NJ) – On November 15, Sal Paolantonio, a member of The Cooper Foundation Board of Trustees, was inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame at the organization’s 45^th Annual Gala in Chicago. Paolantonio, a Philadelphia-based sports reporter and author and resident of Moorestown, NJ, best known for his work with ESPN, has been a long-time supporter of The Cooper Foundation. Read more.

(Camden and Cape May, NJ) – Cooper University Health Care is proud to announce that Jim Baca and Samantha Millspaugh have been named the Armed Forces Persons of the Year 2024 for their exemplary contributions to both their military service and their impactful roles within the Cooper community.

Former Hospital Corpsman Jim Baca, of Mullica Hill, NJ, served in the U.S. Read more.

On November 11, at a Veterans Day ceremony held at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial at Holmdel, New Jersey, Cooper University Health Care was recognized by the New Jersey Governor’s Department of Veterans Affairs with the “We Value Our Veterans” Employer Award for its commitment to veterans’ causes and support of veterans.

“We are truly honored by this recognition from the New Jersey Governor’s Office of Veterans Affairs, acknowledging Cooper’s commitment to supporting veterans and veteran causes,” said George E. Read more.

For the third consecutive year, a team of physicians from Cooper University Health Care traveled to Tanzania at the end of September to provide advanced medical education in partnership with Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences and Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam. Muhimbili National Hospital, the largest hospital in Tanzania, houses 1,500 beds and serves a population of more than 7 million. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care’s Center for Healing has unveiled a new mobile health services van that will help expand outreach to those suffering from substance use disorders in Camden. The new unit was purchased through a $341,000 grant from Camden County as part of the nationwide opioid settlement payment to states.

The mobile unit will be staffed by a team of physicians, nurses, and navigators.  Read more.

(Camden, NJ) – Cooper University Hospital has been named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek – the only hospital in South Jersey among the top 10 in New Jersey. This mark of distinction was awarded following a rigorous vetting process in which Newsweek—in partnership with consumer data company Statista—performed analytics on patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, safety, and quality of care at hospitals nationwide. Read more.

Invitation to participate in construction of Cooper University Health Care’s $3 billion expansion sent to every Camden residence in Spanish and English, promoted on social media

CAMDEN, NJ:  Following last month’s announcement of an unprecedented joint venture to create job and economic opportunities for Camden residents as part of Cooper’s $3 billion expansion, George E. Norcross III, the chairman of the Board of Trustees of Cooper University Health Care, today announced that Cooper has begun an outreach program to Camden residents to sign up for job training opportunities. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care’s Vein Center in Voorhees, NJ, has been granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Superficial Venous Treatment and Management.

“The prestigious IAC Vein Center Accreditation is a significant achievement for our Division of Vascular Surgery,” said Francis R. Spitz, MD, FACS, chairman and chief of Cooper’s Department of Surgery. “It is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team in providing exceptional care for our patients. Read more.