Press Releases
This portion of Cooperhealth.org provides a selection of press releases and news articles which profile Cooper employees, programs and new procedures. An overview of Cooper University Hospital's facilities and services can be found in our fact sheet, accessible from the menu on the left.
If you are a member of the press and are interested in obtaining more information on any of these stories, please call the Public Relations Department at (856) 382-6449.
Recent Press Releases
1/23/2008
“Breast Cancer Awareness Parties” Help Women in Fight Against Breast Cancer - New Funding Provided by Avon Foundation
To help underinsured and uninsured women fight breast cancer, the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program at Cooper (Cooper CEED) provides education, free mammograms and clinical breast exams, follow-up care, and support. (more) |
1/15/2008
Cooper’s Chief Executive Officer Takes New Leadership Role at West Penn Allegheny System
The Cooper Health System’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher T. Olivia, M.D., will leave his position in March to become President and CEO of West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (more) |
1/10/2008
Cooper Appoints New Vice President of Marketing and Community Outreach
Cooper University Hospital welcomes Jill S. Lawlor as Vice President of Marketing and Community Outreach. (more) |
12/28/2007
Top 10 Doctor's Orders for 2008
Cooper University Hospital specialists explain why these should be your most important resolutions for health in the new year. (more) |
12/13/2007
Cooper Collaborates With Coriell Institute On Personalized Medicine Project
Over the next three years, 10,000 Delaware Valley residents will participate in an innovative study that will compile their personal genetic profiles to help determine their disease risks and the best ways to treat them. (more) |
12/5/2007
New Jersey Hospital and Nursing Union Setting Standards for Safety - Cooper and HPAE Collaborate on Patient Safety
Cooper University Hospital and Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) introduced a new initiative on Wednesday called ‘Protecting Patients Protecting Caregivers’ with a demonstration of safe patient handling equipment for area legislators, employees and the media. (more) |
7/11/2007
Cooper Welcomes New Radiation Oncologist
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Cooper University Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Tamara A. LaCouture, M.D., to its Radiation Oncology team. (more) |