Dear Cooper Team:
We hope everyone is doing well and having a safe and healthy summer. We appreciate your unwavering dedication to our patients, community, and one another.
What You Should Know This Week:
- Cooper Recognized Among Top Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Cooper University Hospital has once again earned national recognition, ranking #7 in both New Jersey and the Philadelphia metro area in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Hospitals” survey—up from #11 in the Philadelphia Metro area last year. Cooper remains the highest ranked hospital in South Jersey. Cooper also earned national high-performing ratings in 14 specialties and conditions. Thank you to everyone on the Cooper team for your commitment and for making Cooper an elite academic health system. Click here to read more.
- Camden Street Renamed in Honor of Beloved Cooper Team Member. In a meaningful tribute, Camden Mayor Victor G. Carstarphen and Councilman Angel Fuentes officially renamed a city street Josefina Rosa Way, honoring Cooper team member Josefina “Josie” Rosa. This renaming serves as a lasting symbol of Josie’s kindness, resilience, and years of dedicated service to both Cooper and the Camden community. Click here to read more.
- From Recovery to Recognition. After participating in Cooper’s Center for Healing Steps to Change program, Lonnie Garrett turned his life around—helping others while pursuing his own path to stability. His initiative led him to join Cooper’s Environmental Services team, where his hard work and positive presence quickly earned him Team Member of the Month recognition. Click here to read his remarkable story.
- May the Clean Floors Be With You. Thank you to everyone who submitted creative entries in the survey to name Cooper’s newest robotic recruits. Say hello to R2-Clean-2, our floor sweeper, and Obi-Wan-Cleanobi, our floor scrubber, who are on an epic mission to take down Dirt Vader and keep our spaces spotless. Click here for more information.
- VOYCE Interpretation Service Disruptions. If you are having difficulty accessing VOYCE interpreters (video interpreter is unavailable or it disconnects) while using an iPad, please use phone interpretation. Click here to view the tip sheet for VOYCE over-the-phone interpretation and here for the mobile tip sheet. Click here for the Voyce support tip sheet. For Voyce Technical Support, call 833.745.4700.
- Operation Back to School … Is Back. Help Camden students start the school year right. For more information, click here.
- EMT Training Program for Cooper Team Members. Cooper, in partnership with Camden County College and Impact Charity Services, Inc., is offering a fully sponsored EMT training program for six eligible team members. The 13-week program will provide comprehensive training designed to prepare participants for emergency medical technician certification and future career advancement. The application deadline is August 8, 2025. Click here to read more.
Reminders:
- Annual TB and Fit Testing Deadline Is TOMORROW. To view the schedule, click here. Cooper Cape team, look for a separate email with your schedule. To learn more, click here.
- Blood Drive Opportunity. Please join us for a blood drive on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Cooper University Hospital, Conference Center, Room CC121. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Click here for more information.
- Summer Vacation With Cooper Contest. Share vacation selfies with your Cooper-branded merch on Pulse+ for a chance to win a prize. Click here for more information. To purchase Cooper swag, click here.
- Annual Mandatory Education. The deadline to complete the modules is September 17, 2025. Cooper Cape team members are on a different schedule and will receive a separate notice. Click here for more information.
- Cooper Events From Cape to Camden. See them all here.
Other News:
- Click here to read the most recent Daily Dose, “The Ethics of Wellness and Medical Tech.” 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 Angelica, Krissy, Katie, Matt, Kate, Taylor, Brooke, Brianna, Carol, John, Maddie, Elmer, Cal, Angela, Kristy, Patti, Donna, Nick, Maddison, Sara, Bea, and Drs. Andriulli, Capanescu, and Wierman. Click here to read more.
Movie Quote: “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.”
Please email CEOQuestions@CooperHealth.edu with any questions or comments.