Dear Cooper Team:
We hope everyone is having a good week. Thank you for all you are doing to care for our patients, community, and each other.
What You Should Know This Week:
- We Want to Hear From You. At Cooper, we are committed to ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all team members. We are asking you to participate in a survey about safety and perceptions around the threat of workplace violence. Help continue to create a safer and more secure work environment for everyone. To take the survey, click here.
- MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper Achieved Accreditation for Excellence in Radiation Oncology. Congratulations to the MD Anderson at Cooper and Radiation Oncology teams for this outstanding achievement in delivering high-quality patient care. For more information, click here.
- This Week Is Patient Experience Week. Thank you to the Patient Experience team for all that you do for our patients, their families, and Cooper team members. To view the fun activities taking place this week, click here.
- Last Week Was National Laundry and Linen Week. Last week, Cooper celebrated our exceptional linen team for their unwavering dedication in providing clean linens to our patients and team members every day. Thank you for enhancing the Cooper Patient Experience. To read more, click here.
- National Hospital Week Schedule. To view the schedule of the many fun Hospital Week events that will take place from May 13 through May 17, 2024 at our various campuses, click here.
- Roth Contributions for Your Financial Well-Being. Effective Monday, May 6, 2024, Cooper team members will have the option to participate in Roth contributions through Fidelity as part of our Thrive 365 financial well-being initiative. To learn more about the retirement savings plan, click here.
- Kelemen Circle Update. Due to construction, there is increased congestion and restricted space in Kelemen Circle. In consideration of our patients and their families, we kindly request that team members refrain from using this area for personal drop-offs and pick-ups. Instead, please use Stevens Street, which is conveniently adjacent to the hospital parking garage. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Attention Cooper APPs. The Center for Advanced Practice and AP Council is hosting two town hall meetings for advanced practice providers on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. This is a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues, provide feedback, and get involved. Click here to read more.
- Human Development and the Future of the Mental Health Field. Join Cooper’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health as they explore the impact of childhood traumatic exposure and reactions across the lifespan on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Cooper Conference Center, Room 121. To read more and to register, click here.
Reminders:
- Construction To Affect Medical School Garage Access. Pavement milling near the Medical School Garage will affect traffic on Benson Street and Broadway for the next three to four weeks. While no roads will be closed, Camden County Metro Police will be present to assist with traffic control and detours.
- TOMORROW: 11th Annual Camden Scholars’ Forum. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our students and residents at the 11th Annual Camden Scholars’ Forum Winners’ platform session on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Auditorium.
Other News:
- Click here to read the most recent Daily Dose, “Gut Check.” As always, you can view the Daily Dose archives here.
- We love positive patient feedback. Kudos to all who are making The Cooper Experience a reality, including Madison, Stacie, Tyneshia, David, Brittany, Ericka, Nana, Olivia, April, Erica, Joy, Briana, and Zac. Click here to read more.
Movie Quote: “How many times do I have to teach you: Just because something works doesn’t mean it can’t be improved.”
Please email CEOQuestions@CooperHealth.edu with any questions or comments.