The New Jersey Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Program acknowledges health care facilities and physician practices that demonstrate they have met or exceeded minimum expectations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Core Elements of Antimicrobial Stewardship.… Read more.
Flu Season at Cooper Has Officially Begun
Influenza activity is increasing in South Jersey. This is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NJ Department of Health surveillance data mined by our Infection Prevention personnel, as well as our own experience where we are seeing more patients with influenza-like symptoms as outpatients, in our ED, and as inpatients.… Read more.
Schwartz Center Rounds: Cultural Sensitivity in Health Care Part 2
Wednesday December 18, 2019
Noon to 1 p.m. promptly
(lunch will be available at 11:45 a.m.)
Cooper Conference Center 121
Cooper University Hospital
Topic:
Cultural Sensitivity in Health Care Part 2
Panel:
Sara Beachy, Francess Metzger, Dr.… Read more.
Only Three More Days to Take the Communications and Marketing Survey!
As a leading academic health system, the way we communicate with the communities we serve and with each other is critically important to fulfilling our mission. Please take this short survey to give us feedback on our current marketing and internal communications efforts.… Read more.
Cooper Announces Expansion of Extensive Military Training Programs With Partnership to Provide Specialized Medical Training to U.S. Military Personnel
Cooper University Health Care is one of the leading academic health systems providing medical training to military personnel. Recently, Cooper became the third location in the nation to provide specialized medical training to active duty and reserve personnel from all branches U.S.… Read more.
2019 Performance Bonus
Cooper University Health Care has had another successful year. You have worked hard and we are on target to meet many of our goals including our budget goal.
As you know, we are in a very competitive market.… Read more.
HGTV Is the Only Approved Broadcasting Channel at Cooper
Based on patient and physician feedback, a decision was made a few years ago to set all Cooper TVs to the HGTV channel. HGTV was selected because it best aligns with the type of atmosphere and experience we want to create for our Cooper patients and families.… Read more.
Cold, Sinus Infection, or the Flu?
Juan S. Utreras, MD
Internal Medicine
Cooper University Health Care
It’s the trifecta of the winter season – sniffles, sneezes, and sore throats. Colds, sinus infections, and the flu can all share these common symptoms, but understanding the differences can help you and your physician determine the right course of care and get you back to feeling better as soon as possible.… Read more.
A Dedicated Physician Retires
Come help us honor William G. Sharrar, MD, Cooper Pediatrician, who is retiring after 36 years of dedicated service!
Join us on:
Friday, December 20, 2019
5 p.m.
Sheridan Pavilion, Suite 200
Camden
All employees are welcome to attend!… Read more.
Pie Bake-Off Winners of Voorhees!

The Voorhees campus employees’ bake-off, organized by the Voorhees ambulatory managers, held their first pie contest. Sixteen pies were baked by various team members and presented for judging by a panel of four great judges. First prize went to Joan Stead, Department of Orthopaedics; second prize went to Lamont Rothmaller, Cooper Bone and Joint Institute; and third prize went to Dawn Stepnowski, Bariatrics.… Read more.
