Chemistry’s Newest Equipment

The laboratory is pleased to announce that the Chemistry Department is transitioning to new, state-of-the-art Roche 8000 analyzers. The upgraded equipment will provide higher throughput and allow for menu expansion and platform consolidation.

The first phase of the transition is underway and will be complete on Friday, August 2, 2019.… Read more.

Understanding COPD

Wissam Abouzgheib, MD
Head, Interventional Pulmonary Medicine
Cooper University Health Care

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disease of the lungs that makes it difficult for patients suffering with it to breathe. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are included in COPD.… Read more.

Talent Acquisition Team’s Hiring Event a Big Success

Cooper leaders and talent acquisition teamed up for an event to recruit nursing assistants and critical care technicians. The event was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in the Cooper Conference Center. More than 50 candidates pre-registered for the event, with an additional 15 walk-in candidates.… Read more.

CHAA Hosted a Football Skills and Drills Clinic

On July 26, 2019, the Camden Health and Athletic Association (CHAA) hosted a free Football Skills and Drills clinic in partnership with Jaws Youth Playbook.

 

The clinic was open to Camden residents ages 5 through 16 who participated in a series of drills to enhance the skills of passing, catching, and running in a non-contact setting.… Read more.

Six Flags’ Friends and Family Day

Six Flags is holding a Hospital and Healthcare Friends and Family Day on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Tickets must be pre-purchased online by Monday, August 5, 2019, through the Six Flags website. Tickets will not be available on the day of the event.Read more.

Your Epic-Upgrade Opinions Needed by Midnight

Now that we’re live on the new Epic release, it’s time to hear about the “ups” (and downs) in the upgrade. Linked below, you’ll find a brief survey with a few questions about the recent upgrade, including system changes, training materials, super users, and more.… Read more.

Tickets! Ronald McDonald House at Morey’s Piers

On Sunday, August 4, 2019, Ronald McDonald House will be hosting their annual fun day at Morey’s Piers and Water Parks. For the low cost of $50 per ticket you will receive a barbecue lunch and all-day access to all three ride piers as well as both water parks.… Read more.

The Transformation of Camden’s Schools

Cooper University Health Care is proud of the ongoing transformation of Camden, our hometown for more than 130 years. Therefore, we are pleased to share the message below from Cooper’s Ferry Partnership highlighting how dedicated teachers, education leaders, community advocates, and investments in the city’s schools are changing the lives of Camden’s students.… Read more.

IT Notice: New Imprivata Login Screen

On Thursday, July 25, 2019, the Cooper Systems/Server team will be upgrading to a new Imprivata login screen (see below). This upgrade will take approximately one hour.

Although the appearance will change, there will be no changes to logging in or any functionality changes.… Read more.

Introducing: HoopHers Camden

The Camden Health and Athletic Association (CHAA), Sixers Youth Foundation, and Philadelphia Youth Basketball are proud to announce HoopHers Camden, a new summer basketball enrichment program offered free-of-charge to Camden girls ages 9 through 14 at the Rutgers-Camden Gymnasium.… Read more.