Give Blood to Save Lives

The Cooper University Hospital Blood Drive will take place on Friday, January 17, 2014, from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the Employee Cafeteria, A and B.

According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood; more than 44,000 blood donations are needed nationwide every day.… Read more.

2014 Tax Rates

The 2014 tax rates are as follows:

The Social Security Tax rate for employees is 6.2% through the end of 2014, with maximum taxable earnings of $117,000. (Source: Social Security Administration website.)

The Medicare Tax rate is 1.45% with no maximum wage-base limit.… Read more.

Hard Copy Paychecks to Be Sent Via U.S. Mail

Beginning with the payroll paid on February 14, 2014, employees who receive a hard copy paycheck will begin receiving their paycheck in the mail. The paychecks will be sent to the employee’s address that is on file with Human Resources.… Read more.

Join Us: Cooper Bariatric Surgery Weight-Loss Seminars and Webinar

If you, a family member or a friend, are interested in exploring weight-loss options at Cooper, take advantage of the following seminar options:

Tuesday, January 7, 2014
The Mansion on Main Street
3000 Main Street
Voorhees, NJ 08043

Thursday, January 9, 2014
Adelphia’s
1750 Clements Bridge Road
Deptford Township, NJ 08096

The programs begin at 6:30 p.m.… Read more.

Research Grant Proposal Deadline Is December 13

The Cooper Foundation is excited to announce new research funding opportunities for Cooper University Health Care investigators. Last year’s awardees are well under way with their research programs.

In order to support research in diverse areas, funding will be available in four different categories:

1.… Read more.

Join Us: Cooper Bariatric Surgery Weight-Loss Seminars

The Cooper Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center team hosts free seminars every month to highlight the surgical options available to help patients achieve weight loss and improve their overall health and well-being.

If you, a family member or a friend are interested in exploring weight-loss options at Cooper, take advantage of the following informational seminars:

Tuesday, December 10, 2013
The Mansion on Main Street
3000 Main Street
Voorhees, NJ 08043

Thursday, December 12, 2013
Crowne Plaza
2349 W.… Read more.

The Ripa Center Has a New Home!

Starting today, Monday, December 9, 2013, The Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at Cooper will continue in full operation and with added clinical services in Voorhees in its new, expanded location:

901 Centennial Boulevard
6100 Main Street Complex
Voorhees, NJ 08043
The direct dial phone number remains the same: 856.673.4912

Clinical Services available for scheduling at this time are:
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Radiology
• Psychology/Psychiatry
• Neurology

Several other specialties will be added in 2014.… Read more.

The Population Health Academy Presents: “The Medical Neighborhood”

The Population Health Academy presents the program “The Medical Neighborhood” on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Cooper University Hospital, One Cooper Plaza, room P1014, Camden. All employees are invited.

Featuring Nancy Street, MBA, PMP, LSSBB, Director, Population Health Institute, the session will help attendees understand the process, quality and outcomes that are necessary to develop the Patient Centered Medical Neighborhood and Accountable Care Organization, while highlighting best practices for system integration and building community relationships.… Read more.