Dear Cooper Team:
We hope everyone is having a safe and productive week. Thank you for all you do for our patients and our community.
What You Should Know This Week:
- Happy International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. March provides an opportunity for us to celebrate and recognize the significant achievements of women everywhere. At Cooper, 75% of our team members are women serving critical roles at all levels across the health system. We encourage you to share photos and stories on Pulse+ about the outstanding women at Cooper. Thank you for all that you do. Click here to read more.
- Today, March 8, people all over the world are celebrating Holi. Known as the “Festival of Colors,” Holi is one of the most popular and significant festivals in Hinduism symbolizing the new beginnings that come with the spring season. For all of those who celebrate, we wish a Happy Holi to you and your loved ones. To read more, click here.
- Out in the Crowd With Mazz and O’Dowd has returned for the 2023 season. Learn how our special guest scored tickets to an upcoming Taylor Swift concert and learn how one becomes a “germ detective,” click here.
- Make a lifesaving donation at Cooper’s blood drive on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Conference Center Room 121. For more information or to register, click here.
Reminders:
- Throughout March, Cooper will be hosting PAWS for People volunteer training. The training is a two-session course that includes an evaluation of the pet owner and their pet, an introduction to pet therapy, and instructions on best practices for pet therapy visits. Click here for more information.
- Are you interested in leading one of Cooper’s DEI Team Resource Groups? Click here to learn more or apply today for a leadership role. Groups currently include Black, Latino, Multicultural, and LGBTQ+.
COVID Updates:
- As of noon today, New Jersey reported 466 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 7 confirmed deaths. For more information, click here.
- The CDC Community Level for Camden County is MEDIUM. Masks are NOT required at non-clinical locations. Check the Pulse COVID-19 section every week for our current masking requirements (details here).
Other News:
- Click here to read the most recent Daily Dose, “International Women’s Day: How and Why Women Can and Should Prioritize Their Wellness.” 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 Millie, Hannah, Delia, Carol, Taylor, Kirsten, Nicki, Bri, Megan, Christina, Dr. Talwar, Stephen, Lydia, Jamie, Leonna, Dana, Hilda, Nijole, Julia, and Cynthia. Click here to read more.
- Theme of the Week: March is Social Work Month, an opportunity to learn about the important teams who work with patients and families to provide resources for emotional, financial, and social support during life’s most challenging moments. Thank you for all you do.
- Movie Quote: “At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.”
Please email CEOQuestions@CooperHealth.edu with any questions or comments.