Day-Long Program on High-Risk Obstetrical Care

The Patient Care Services Education Department is offering a program on High-Risk Obstetrical Care.

Employees are invited to attend a free educational offering that will identify the key physiologic changes during pregnancy and consideration for the care of pregnant women with pre-existing medical conditions.… Read more.

“African & Caribbean Night” at the CMSRU on November 7, 2014

The Student National Medical Association at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) will be hosting “African & Caribbean Night” in the CMSRU lobby on Friday, November 7, 2014, from 6 to 9 p.m.

This event is held to highlight the cultural diversity that comprises the African American student community at CMSRU, and enlighten others about the cultural foundation that shapes the unique perspective of individuals from these backgrounds.… Read more.

Special Ebola Grand Rounds Scheduled for November 12, 2014

Join Cooper University Hospital epidemiologist Henry S. Fraimow, MD; and Rick Hong, MD, Head of the Division of Emergency Medical Services, Disaster Medicine and Transport Medicine, for an informational session on Ebola on Wednesday, November 12, 2014  from 7 to 8 a.m.… Read more.

AHRQ Medical Office Patient Safety Culture Survey Coming Soon

Starting December 8, 2014, Cooper will be conducting a web-based survey on patient safety culture in outpatient areas. The survey will be sent to all Cooper physicians and staff working in outpatient offices.

The AHRQ Medical Office Patient Safety Culture Survey measures organizational conditions that can lead to adverse events and patient harm.… Read more.

FREE Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar

If you, a family member or a friend are interested in exploring weight-loss surgery options at Cooper, take advantage of the following FREE seminars:
Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cooper Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
6017 Main Street
Voorhees, NJ 08043

Thursday, November 6, 2014, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.… Read more.

November Is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Screening for lung cancer is a relatively new recommendation that is based on the results from the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial and years of clinical research. The research demonstrates that in certain people, screening can prevent one in five deaths from lung cancer through early detection and treatment.… Read more.

Race for Hope Philadelphia

As the flagship sponsor of Race for Hope Philadelphia, Cooper Neurological Institute supports the National Brain Tumor Society’s efforts to raise awareness and much-needed resources to fund critical brain tumor-specific programs to improve the lives of all those affected by brain tumors.… Read more.

Drexel Co-Op Program: Understanding Qualitative Research

All Cooper employees are invited to attend a free, Drexel co-op program, Understanding Qualitative Research, on Thursday, November 6, 2014, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., in conference room P1006 in the Roberts Pavilion. After a brief overview of the two research methodologies, we will dive more deeply into qualitative research, discuss the kinds of questions that can be asked using qualitative methods, discuss the five main types of qualitative methods and examine how qualitative research can be critiqued using specific criteria.… Read more.

A Week to Honor Cooper Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Please join us in acknowledging and thanking the dedicated pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for their invaluable contributions to patient care and their achievement in ensuring safe and effective medication use. These professionals are members of multidisciplinary patient-care teams and play critical roles in preventing medication errors and advising providers on the best drug choices, while assisting with monitoring patient medication therapy to improve health outcomes.… Read more.