One of our goals at Cooper University Health Care is to create a culture of patient safety. We need to hear from you to see how we are progressing toward this goal. We have elected to use the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) well validated and tested Ambulatory Survey on Patient Safety Culture.… Read more.

Cooper is working to achieve a 100 percent compliance rate on annual health assessments. The PPD test for tuberculosis is part of those assessments.

February is the month for several departments located at CCBO to have their PPD tests for tuberculosis taken.… Read more.

This is your chance to win big while supporting a great cause – the Cooper Surgical Services Institute. Your purchase of a $100 ticket gives you a shot at winning 50 percent of our total ticket sales.… Read more.

Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Valentine’s Day: Sociological Global Perspectives
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Presented by: R. Rao Gogineni, MD
Professor of Psychiatry
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
E & R Bldg
Dean’s Conference Room

The learner objectives for this activity are to improve diagnostic skills, increase knowledge of all psychiatric disorders, and discuss recent advances in all areas of psychiatry, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and evaluative techniques.… Read more.

Several departments and physician offices have been contacted recently by organizations claiming to offer exclusive or highly desirable marketing opportunities, video productions, or awards. Some of these are fraudulent schemes and others are “pay-to-participate” offers, which provide very little or no marketing value to Cooper or our physician practices.… Read more.

Valentine’s Day flowers and arrangements are available for preordering at Cooper University Hospital’s full-service gift shop. Don’t miss out on purchasing flowers for those special people in your life – place your order now! Last date for preorders is Friday, February 10, 2017.… Read more.

A high percentage of all strokes are preventable. And, if you or your loved one is a stroke survivor, you are not alone!

To reduce your risk for stroke, follow Life’s Simple 7™

• Manage Blood Pressure
• Eat Better
• Get Physically Active
• Lose Excess Weight
• Lower Cholesterol
• Reduce Blood Sugar
• Don’t Smoke

Check out these resources by clicking here.… Read more.

Seminar Title: Gang Awareness Workshop

Wednesday, March 29, 2017
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Cooper University Hospital
One Cooper Plaza
Roberts Pavilion, Classroom P1007
Camden, NJ 08103

The presentation will include a brief history and current trends for gangs, cues, signs, and symbols to look for to indicate gang activity, ways to work with law enforcement, and safety tips when dealing with suspected gang members. … Read more.

The New Jersey Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics will hold free program designed to improve medical dental collaboration and boost patient referrals to a dental home by age 1. Free CMEs and CEUs are offered for medical providers, dental providers, and nurses.… Read more.

The NJBIZ Power 100: The 100 most powerful people in New Jersey business (George E. Norcross #4, Kevin O’Dowd #17)
NJ Biz

Honors and awards add distinction to the season in Burlington County (Cooper nurse receives DAISY Award)
Burlington County Times

NJ first state to roll out baby box program for all new parents (continuing coverage)
Press of Atlantic City

Cooper Connection: Wearable fitness tech.… Read more.