MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper Receives Donation From Camden County Police Department and Family of Officer

The Camden County Police Department and the family of Officer Matthew Sviben have once again donated proceeds from their “No Shave November” campaign to MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in honor of Officer Sviben.

Officer Sviben was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer in January 2020, just days after graduating from the police academy and joining the Camden County Police Department.… Read more.

Nurse Spotlight: Kiesha Shields, RN

There are nurses. And then there are Cooper nurses.

Meet Kiesha Shields, RN.

Q: What unit do you work on and for how long?

I have been working in the cardiac catheterization lab as my specialized operation unit for the past 12 years, but I have been with Cooper for 21 years.… Read more.

September 2023 DAISY Award Winner – Elaine Nguyen, BSN, RN

Elaine Nguyen, BSN, RN, a staff nurse from the CDU unit at Cooper University Hospital, was the DAISY Award winner for September 2023. Elaine’s dedication to Cooper nursing and the extraordinary care she provides to our Cooper patients earned her the following accolade:

“She possesses a heart overflowing with compassion and dedication.… Read more.

Recent Increase in Phone Thefts

Secure your phone, don’t leave it alone.

Cooper University Health Care has experienced an increase in the theft of personal and Cooper-owned cell phones, prompting an ongoing investigation by Cooper Security Services. Recently, a stolen phone was tracked to a “cash for phones” kiosk in a local chain store.… Read more.

Holiday Safety Tips from Cooper’s Trauma Team

As we move further into the holiday season, we want to remind you to keep safety at the top of your list. There are many holiday-related injuries and deaths during this time, so we urge you to practice safety when decorating your homes, preparing feasts, and traveling.… Read more.

Holiday Decorating Contests

‘Tis the season for some holiday spirit! This year, we’re trying something new to spread holiday cheer by holding two contests: a holiday tree decorating contest and a snowman building contest. Departments or teams may choose to participate in either.… Read more.

Cooper Hosts Army Retirement Ceremony for Distinguished Army Officer Dr. Kirby Gross

Recently, Cooper University Health Care was honored to host a retirement ceremony for Colonel Kirby R. Gross, MD, FACS, following 21 years of distinguished service as a U.S. Army trauma surgeon. Dr. Gross came to Cooper in 2020 when he was assigned to Cooper’s Division of Trauma Surgery and the Section of Military, Diplomatic, and Field Surgical Affairs as part of the Army Military-Civilian Trauma Team Training (AMCT3) Program.… Read more.