This week, June 21 through June 25, 2021, Cooper is celebrating our nursing associates (NAs), companions, and patient care technicians in Patient Care Services at Cooper. Our thanks to Kathy Devine, DrNP, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, for her remarks on behalf of the entire senior team, and Kayla Hoffman, MSN, RN, CPN, a Clinical Educator II Tech Generalist, who helped answer our questions about these important team members at Cooper.… Read more.
Recognizing Health Care’s Risk Management Professionals
In honor of Health Care Risk Management Week, from June 21 through June 25, 2021, Cooper University Health Care recognizes the critical role that our health care risk management professionals play in patient safety, patient care practices, quality assurance, safe work environments, and the prevention of liability issues.… Read more.
Win a VIP Pass to the Atlantic City Air Show
One of the hottest tickets of the summer, the Atlantic City Air Show will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2021, with a theme of A Salute to Those Who Served – and that includes our health care heroes.… Read more.
Free HIV Testing on June 25
In observation of National HIV Testing Day, Cooper University Health Care’s Early Intervention Program will be providing free HIV testing:
Date: Friday, June 25, 2021
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Sheridan Pavilion, Suite 515, Three Cooper Plaza, Camden
To schedule an appointment, contact Tonya Shorter at 856.963.3715.… Read more.
Cooper’s Community Outreach Workers at Joseph’s House Service Fair
Dani Santiago, CHW Manager (L) and Brandy Williams, Community Outreach Worker (R) represented Cooper and Horizon’s Neighbors in Health program at Joseph’s House of Camden’s Service Fair on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Cooper’s Community Outreach team handed out bags packed with toiletries, masks, sunscreen, and activity books.… Read more.
Lori’s Gift Shop: Temporary Changes to Hours of Operation
Lori’s Gift Shop, located in Cooper University Hospital, has temporarily changed their hours of operation.
Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
We will provide updates as they become available.… Read more.
Parking Test Taking Place Wednesday, June 16
The Cooper Medical School of Rowan University parking garage is slated to open this summer. Approximately 1,000 Cooper employees will be relocated to this garage as their permanent parking assignment.
In preparation for changes in parking, we will be conducting a traffic flow test tomorrow, June 16, 2021, from 6 a.m.… Read more.
New Laboratory at Cooper!
On Monday, June 7, 2021, Cooper opened its new, state-of-the-art molecular laboratory in the E&R building. The laboratory is funded in part by a $5.1 million dollar grant from the State of New Jersey, and aims to increase capacity for COVID-19 testing, as well as expand Cooper’s capability to test for other emerging diseases. … Read more.
Cooper Team Members Join Inaugural Haddon Township Pride Parade
On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Cooper University Health Care employees walked in the first Haddon Township Pride Parade! Team members from the Cooper Center for LGBTQ+ Health, Cooper Care Alliance, and other departments showed their Cooper Pride and walked down Haddon Avenue to a cheering crowd.… Read more.
Digestive Health Institute Receives National Recognition for Commitment to Quality and Patient Safety
The Digestive Health Institute has received the 2021 Flame Award for Unit Excellence from the Society of
Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA). The award recognizes units for their commitment to infection prevention, providing a supportive and educational work environment for staff, and achieving positive patient outcomes.… Read more.