At The Ripa Center, we are proud to offer Primary and Multi-Specialty Care with on-site imaging services, including digital screening mammograms (2D and 3D), DEXA scans, and general ultrasounds to meet the unique health care needs of women. Our care …

Lioudmila Lipetskaia, MD, MSc, FACOG
Board-Certified Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon
Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at Cooper

Q: What are pelvic floor disorders?

A: Pelvic floor disorders are a result of weakened pelvic muscles …

Camille P. Green, MD	Barbara Evangelisti, RN, MSN, APN	Mary Steen, RN, MSN, APN
Internal Medicine	Gynecology	Gynecology

What is an Advanced Practice Nurse?

An Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a registered nurse with advanced education and training who has …

The Cooper Integrative Medicine Program for Women is committed to serving and healing the whole person by addressing the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental influences that affect your health.

Using evidence-based, holistic treatment modalities and …

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 or 3 butternut, acorn, or Hubbard squash
• 2 garlic cloves
• A few sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 yellow onions
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup

Bones are important. They give our body structure and provide support for our muscles. They protect our organs and are a storage facility for calcium and other micro-nutrients vital to bone and body functions.

Many women (men too) are at …

Saadia R. Rehman, DO

Internal Medicine Physician
Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at Cooper

• Board Certification: Internal Medicine
• Medical School: UMDNJ, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ
• Internship: Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY
• Residency: Internal Medicine

Rosemarie A. Leuzzi, MD

Medical Director
Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at Cooper

• Board Certification: Internal Medicine
• Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
• Internship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
• Residency: Internal Medicine

Eat Healthy

Enjoy summer produce! Eat more colorful fruits and vegetables to incorporate low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods in your diet.

Eat Safe

Decrease food-related illness and exposure to carcinogens, which have been linked to an increased risk of cancer. Follow these …

INGREDIENTS

• 1 kiwi fruit
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• About 3/4 cup plain seltzer (club soda without sodium)
• Ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

Peel the kiwi and mash it in a strainer over a glass or small bowl. You should get about 2 tablespoons …