Cooper Recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Cooper University Health Care has been recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion.

As a Healthy People 2030 Champion, Cooper has demonstrated a commitment to helping achieve the Healthy People 2030 vision of a society in which all people can realize their full potential for health and well-being across their lifespan. ODPHP recognizes Cooper, along with other Healthy People 2030 Champions, as part of a growing network of organizations partnering with ODPHP to improve health and well-being at the local, state, and tribal level.

“The Cooper team is proud to be selected as a Healthy People 2030 Champion. We thank the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for this recognition of our tireless efforts to build healthier communities throughout southern New Jersey,” said Kevin O’Dowd, JD, co-CEO of Cooper University Health Care.

“We are proud to be a participant in this important national initiative. As a Healthy People 2030 Champion, Cooper will continue to improve access to care and develop programs and services that have a positive impact on the people we serve,” said Anthony J. Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE, co-CEO of Cooper.

“ODPHP is thrilled to recognize Cooper University Health Care for its work to support the Healthy People 2030 vision,” says RADM Paul Reed, MD, ODPHP Director. “Only by collaborating with partners nationwide can we achieve Healthy People 2030’s overarching goals and objectives.”

Healthy People 2030 is the fifth iteration of the Healthy People initiative, which sets 10-year national objectives to improve health and well-being nationwide. Healthy People 2030 Champions are public and private organizations that are working to help achieve Healthy People objectives. They receive official support and recognition from ODPHP.