In May, the New Jersey Department of Health, under then-Commissioner Judith Persichilli, selected Cooper’s John Porter, MD, to serve as the new State Trauma Medical Director. This is recognition of Dr. Porter’s expertise, leadership, and experience in the field of trauma care.… Read more.

Cooper’s pulmonary experts were the first in the world to use Boston Scientific’s iNod^TM Ultrasound Guided Biopsy Needle in conjunction with robotic bronchoscopy, a new tool used to investigate suspicious peripheral pulmonary lesions in the lung, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.… Read more.

Cooper is developing a wide-ranging program to enhance care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) funded in part by a $2 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services.  

“We know that the hospital experience can be especially challenging for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.… Read more.

Andrea M. Russo, MD, FACC, FHRS, FAHA, Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Services, Cooper Heart Institute, and member provider of Cooper and Inspira Cardiac Care, recently spoke at the “Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.®”… Read more.

Cooper’s annual tuberculin screening tests (also known as TST and PPD) and respirator FIT testing will end on August 29, 2023.

To be compliant, team members who do not need a tuberculin screening test will still have to complete a written risk assessment.… Read more.

This fall, Cooper’s intranet – the Pulse – will be upgraded to modern SharePoint as part of the M365 project. Along with a new design, you can expect to see updated features and capabilities that will improve your intranet experience.… Read more.

Cooper team members now have access to 25% off unlimited talk, text, and data through FirstNet by AT&T. For details, click here. Please direct any questions to the contact provided on the flyer.… Read more.

This week, Cooper announced that Cooper University Health Care and Inspira Health have formed another joint venture, Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience. This new collaboration will improve patient access to a comprehensive range of advanced neuroscience care, including neurology, neurosurgery, neuro oncology, neuropathology, neurophysiology, and neuropsychology.… Read more.

Last month Cooper Interventional Radiology advanced practice nurse Karima Robinson, MSN, ACNPC, CCRN, CWS, attended an educational conference and meeting in Charlotte, NC, sponsored by Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., a professional organization for registered professional nurses and student nurses representing many cultures and diverse ethnic backgrounds.… Read more.

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) takes place annually from August 1 through August 7. This year’s theme, “Let’s make breastfeeding and work, work,” focuses on breastfeeding and employment – the impact of paid leave, workplace support, and emerging parenting norms on breastfeeding through the lens of parents themselves.… Read more.