All employees are invited to the following events throughout April to help raise awareness for child abuse and prevention and to celebrate safe and healthy families:
KICKOFF EVENT – PINWHEEL PLANTING ON THE FRONT LAWN
12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Please join Adrienne Kirby, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cooper University Health Care; John P. Sheridan, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of The Cooper Health System; and the Cooper CARE Team for a symbolic pinwheel planting event outside the main hospital entrance to kick off the month. Kathryn M. McCans, MD, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, will deliver a special dedication and the media will be invited.
LUNCH & LEARN – BODY SAFETY
Noon – 1 p.m.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Bring your lunch and join the conversation as Yahaira Marquez, PhD, and Aimee Sirois, LCSW, both of the CARES Institute at the Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, share information about body safety tips for young children. The CARES Institute provides support and services to children and families who have experienced abuse.
LECTURE & A LATTE Parenting Series – Positive Parenting
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
The Ripa Center for Women’s Health & Wellness at Cooper, Voorhees
As part of the “Lecture & A Latte” series for parents of school-age children, join Phil Fizur, MA, of Cooper Behavioral Health, to talk about practical tips and strategies for positive parenting as children grow and mature into young men and women.
AWARENESS TABLE – Outside Kelemen Employee Cafeteria
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Stop by the table to learn more about child abuse and neglect, including a chance to pick up your pinwheel lapel pin and resource tips.
BUILDING BLOCKS Parenting Series – Positive Parenting From the Start
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry Hill (free child care provided)
The “Building Blocks” parenting series is part of Cooper’s partnership with the Garden State Discovery Museum and is designed for parents of young children ages birth to 3. Anastasia Sokol, MA, and Meghan Kraenbring, MA, both of Cooper Behavioral Health, will discuss the importance of positive parenting, including specific tips for guiding even babies and young children.
WEAR BLUE DAY
Friday, April 25, 2014
Show your support for safe and healthy families everywhere by wearing blue today!
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.pinwheelsforprevention.org
Cooper CARE Team: 856.298.0769
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