Cooper is one of approximately 40 sites in the United States and the only hospital in the Philadelphia region participating in a clinical trial for Boston Scientific’s Watchman FLXTM device. The Watchman FLX is the next generation of a potentially life-changing catheter-based (or non-surgically delivered) device designed to close the left atrial appendage in order to reduce the risk of stroke in certain patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib).… Read more.
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper Hosted Biden Cancer Community Summit in Conjunction With Congressman Donald Norcross
On Friday, September 21, 2018, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in conjunction with U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) participated in the Biden Cancer Community Summit to hear local perspectives on treatment, proposals for federal actions, and personal stories from a panel of cancer survivors, family caregivers, doctors, and nurses.… Read more.
Cooper’s New Confidential Shredding Vendor
On Friday, October 19, 2018, Cooper University Health Care will begin using a new vendor for confidential shredding – Stericycle Shred It.
Departments within Cooper that currently use shredding containers will receive a mini or standard console (pictured below) based on their past usage.… Read more.
Oasis Restaurant Expanding Delivery Service!
Click here for the flyer with the latest information on the Oasis Restaurant’s delivery service.
Oasis Restaurant specials for the week of October 15 Through 19, 2018
Salad: Asian Chicken Salad
$8.99
Mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, mandarin oranges, diced tomatoes, and cucumbers. Topped with chow Mein noodles and served with Asian sesame dressing.
Pizza: Meat Lovers Pizza
$7.99
Thin-crust pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and meatballs.… Read more.
Flyers Against Las Vegas: Special Price, This Game Only!
The tickets were originally $100; you may purchase them for $80. But hurry, only a few tickets remain and it’s first come, first served.
Game time:
Saturday, October 13, 2018
1 p.m.
Click here for a payroll deduction form or stop by Cooper Solutions Center to purchase your tickets.… Read more.
Get Ready for the Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest
It’s that time of year for Cooper employees to show their creativity with the Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Here are the guidelines:
Rules:
1. Each department is responsible for providing its own pumpkin.
2. Objects, paper, fabric, or clothing may be glued, pinned, or affixed to the pumpkin.… Read more.
Photo of the Week: 12-Hour Night Shift and Still Going With the Help of a Cooper Prop!
Photos: Claritza Vargas, MIU/MFCU, Dorrance Building, Cooper University Hospital
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Cooper Has Joined the New Jersey High Reliability Organization Collaborative
Dear Cooper Team:
To further improve patient safety and satisfaction, Cooper has joined the New Jersey High Reliability Organization (HRO) Collaborative. High Reliability Organizations have a teamwork-based safety culture that is structured to ensure that inevitable human mistakes do not lead to patient harm.… Read more.
Finance Buzz: Moody’s Rating Explained
Cooper is evaluated regularly by national rating agencies. Moody’s is a credit-rating agency that rates the creditworthiness of companies who issue bonds. There are three main credit-rating agencies investors follow: Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s, and Fitch.… Read more.