March 4, 2023, is World Obesity Day. Obesity can negatively affect a person’s health, both physically and psychologically. Lifestyle changes such as increased exercise and diet modifications can help, and for some patients, bariatric surgery is also an option.… Read more.

Beginning Monday, March 6, 2023, seating in the cafeteria will be temporarily limited while work is done to refresh flooring in the seating area. The work will be done during non-business hours and will not affect cafeteria operations.… Read more.

Have you ever struggled to remember where you parked, even with the level indicator cards? We now provide QR codes in the Hospital Garage and Sheridan Pavilion Garage to help you document your location. Using your smartphone (Android or iPhone), simply scan the QR code on the parking level poster, pictured below, to receive a text message of the location.… Read more.

We are excited to announce that Cooper will be hosting PAWS for People volunteer training beginning in March 2023. You may have seen sweet, furry friends on green leashes visiting in our hallways. These special pets – and their people – are pet therapy volunteers with PAWS for People, a volunteer-driven, nonprofit pet therapy organization.… Read more.

Apply today for a leadership role in one of our new team resource groups (TRGs) – Black, Latino, multicultural, and LGBTQ+.

Click here to learn more.… Read more.

As we wrap up National Heart Month, we would like to share a few habits that you can adopt to live a more heart-healthy lifestyle. Below are some tips to get you started.

Physical Activity
Movement and physical activity can help you burn calories, control your weight, lower your blood pressure, reduce stress and anxiety, and lower your risk of developing heart disease.… Read more.

We are pleased to introduce the new Cooper Center for Resuscitation Education and Community Engagement, formerly known as the Life Support Training Center. This program has supported Cooper, community organizations, and area hospitals in providing CPR, AED, and basic and advanced life support training classes for many years.… Read more.

Cooper’s Rewards and Recognition Committee is looking for new members.

The committee’s mission is to assist in the development and implementation of Cooper University Health Care’s Rewards and Recognition program to promote a culture of engagement for all team members.… Read more.

It’s time to submit your monthly and quarterly recognition nominations. All team members are welcome to nominate Cooper’s highest-performing employees across five programs.

• Employee of the Month: An employee who is not in a leadership role, who goes above and beyond on a daily basis to help our patients, family members, and co-workers.

Please see below for Medicine Grand Rounds offerings available in March.

Update on Heart Failure 2023: What is New in Medicine and Devices? – March 1, 2023
Hansie Mathelier, MD, FACC
Cardiologist
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Trauma-Informed Care – March 2, 2023
Alexandra Goodwin, MD
Internal Medicine Physician
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
New York University
New York, New York

Mindfulness for Implicit Bias – March 30, 2023
Maya Bass, MD, MA, FAAFP
Family Medicine Physician
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ                                                               

All programs will be held from noon to 1 p.m.… Read more.