Dear Cooper Team:
We hope everyone is doing well and having a safe and healthy week. We appreciate your unwavering dedication to our patients, community, and one another. Wishing a happy Father’s Day to all who will be celebrating this weekend.
What You Should Know This Week:
- 20-Year Club Celebration. Last night, at the TRIAD building, we honored team members who have more than 20 years of service at Cooper or Cooper Cape. Nearly 500 team members enjoyed food, beverages, and entertainment, including special guests: Philadelphia Eagles greats Ron Jaworski, Seth Joyner, and Harold Carmichael. The special night honored our long-term team members for their dedication and loyalty that has helped make Cooper University Health Care the leading academic health system it is today. Thank you all.
- It’s Back… Annual Mandatory Education kicks off on June 17, 2025, for all but the Cooper Cape team. You will have 90 days to complete the education – by September 17, 2025. The education is better this year—fewer modules, shorter HIPAA content, and updates tailored to your role. Cooper at Cape team members are on a different schedule and will receive separate notice. Click here for more information.
- Cooper at Cape Among Best of Jersey Shore. Congratulations to the Cooper Cape team for receiving more top honors than any other shore-region health care organization in the 2025 Best of Jersey Shore awards. This recognition affirms Cooper Cape’s outstanding patient care, innovation, and community impact. To read more, click here.
- Thank You, Nursing Assistants. This week is National Nursing Assistants Week. We thank you for your compassion, dedication, and vital contributions you make as frontline caregivers. Thank you for all you do. For more information, click here.
- Heroes in Action. Last Saturday, Cooper’s Community Outreach joined dedicated first responders at an EMS event to connect, share valuable information, and show appreciation for the hard work these professionals do every day to keep us safe. Click here to read more.
- Pride Celebration TOMORROW, Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the corner of Broadway and MLK Boulevard in Camden. Join Cooper’s second annual Pride event. Click here for more information.
- Foreign Travel Update. The White House announced a travel ban prohibiting individuals from certain countries traveling into the United States. If you are planning to travel outside of the country, please be aware of these restrictions, which could affect your return. Click here to read more.
- Tech Tip of the Week: Worried about missing a chat message or an important notification from Microsoft Teams? You can now create email alerts to ensure you don’t miss out on anything important. Click here to learn how.
Reminders:
- Updated Annual TB and Fit Testing Schedule. View the updated schedule, click here. Team members at Cooper Cape locations will receive a separate email with their schedule. To learn more, click here.
- Monthly Wellness Tips. As part of Cooper’s health benefits, team members enrolled in Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Delta Dental, or EyeMed have access to monthly newsletters filled with helpful tips and insights to support your overall wellness. Click here to read more.
- Pamela Kauffman Nursing Education Fund. The Cooper Foundation in partnership with the Center for Trauma Surgery established a new fund in memory of Pamela Kauffman, a former trauma nurse. Click here to donate.
- South Jersey Health Collaborative Community Forum. Hear key findings from the 2025 Community Health Assessment on June 18, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Cooper Conference Center. Space is limited, and registration is free. Click here for more information.
- Second Annual Linda Brand Golf Tournament. Tee up on June 19, 2025, at Valleybrook Country Club in Blackwood, NJ, for the Second Annual Linda Brand Golf Tournament, which supports team member scholarships. Click here for details and to register.
- New and Improved Cooper Company Store. Two vendors, more options for apparel, accessories, and more. Click here to shop.
- Cooper Events From Cape to Camden. See them all here.
Other News:
- Click here to read the most recent Daily Dose, “LGBTQ+ Parenting and Mental Health: Building a Family and Finding Support.” 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 Mark, Taylor, Heather, Brenna, Stephanie, Jennifer, Cheryl, Elise, Maryann, and Drs. Elfant, Mezera, Ortman, and Voss. Click here to read more.
- Movie Quote: “Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss.”
Please email CEOQuestions@CooperHealth.edu with any questions or comments.