Cooper University Hospital is a premier academic medical center with offices throughout South Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.
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- Camden, NJ, 08103
- Phone:
- 800-8-COOPER
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Cooper University Hospital Did you know that hernia surgery typically is an outpatient procedure with patients returning home the same day? Ever hear of a “tension free” hernia repair? Find out more in this week's eHealth Connection story.
Source: ehealth.cooperhealth.org
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, each year an estimated five million Americans develop hernias, yet only about 14 percent seek treatment. Doctors theorize the reason many people choose to avoid treatment is fear of painful surgery. ...
Cooper University Hospital "It is not recommended to drink excessively while nursing because of the passage of the alcohol into the [breast] milk," said Lori Feldman-Winter, division head of Adolescent Medicine at Cooper University Hospital. "Excessive alcohol while breastfeeding is harmful to a baby who is breastfeeding. We don't know the full extent of how much harm, because many of the women who drink excessively after [delivery] have...
Source: www.livescience.com
A glass of wine every now and then won't harm a nursing infant.
Cooper University Hospital The Ripa Center for Women in Voorhees is one of the many fitness centers now offering Zumba classes, a popular aerobic fitness program that incorporates toning exercises with dance steps derived from several musical styles, like merengue, salsa and reggaeton.
Source: www.courierpostonline.com
Local women are dancing their way into healthy bodies with the aid of rhythmic Latin music and Zumba classes.
Cooper University Hospital This week's eHealth Connection email just went out to subscribers, including a great story about summer skin health.
Source: ehealth.cooperhealth.org
Now that summer has officially arrived, you’ll probably be spending more time outdoors. But whether you’re in the garden, on the golf course or at the beach, protecting your skin from the sun’s damaging rays is of utmost importance.
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One group of residents who are waiting for the region to dry out are New Jersey's allergy sufferers.
"We've had a busy season," said Dr. Maria Lania, head of Cooper University Hospital's division of allergy, asthma and immunology.
Several warm, sunny days in March and April paved the way for a "tremendous" amount of tree and grass pollen that affected a number of people early in the season, Lania said. That's been
Source: www.courierpostonline.com
Meteorologists say there's some good news on the horizon as summer gets under way today.
Cooper University Hospital If you missed today's Health eTalk web chat, Dana Farengo Clark answered nearly 20 questions about genetics and cancer live on cooperhealth.org. You can view the complete transcript now at cooperhealth.org/etalk.
Source: www.cooperhealth.org
Does cancer run in your family? Most people have someone in their family who has had cancer, but some families have a hereditary or genetic factor that can greatly increase their chances of developing cancer. Cancer may run in your family if you or your close relatives have:
Cooper University Hospital This week's eHealth Connection story is up with a story about minimally invasive hip arthroscopy.
New Minimally Invasive Procedure for Hip Pain Helps People of All Ages | eHealth Connection | Cooper
Source: ehealth.cooperhealth.org
For 17-year-old Nick Locilento, football is a way of life. So when he injured his right hip on the field last season, he was afraid that his passion for the game would need to be put on hold. Sheryl Neely, 40, is not a competitive athlete, but this emergency dispatcher had similar hip pains. ...
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A group of Camden eighth graders took a tour of Cooper University Hospital last week and caught a glimpse of what their futures could hold.
They weren't just any eighth graders. All were members of the inaugural class of Rutgers Future Scholars, a program launched by the university a year ago to help more youngsters from low-income communities graduate from college.
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Cooper University Hospital Did you know that there are 135,000 new colon cancer cases diagnosed each year, yet only half of all Americans age 50 and above have had a screening colonoscopy?
Get a Colonoscopy and Defend Yourself Against Colorectal Cancer | eHealth Connection | Cooper Univer
Source: ehealth.cooperhealth.org
With the National Cancer Institute estimating nearly 135,000 new colon cancer cases diagnosed each year, it is surprising that recent figures show that only half of all Americans age 50 and above have ...
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When is a tour more than just a traveling exhibit? When it’s an educational, interactive experience. Hop inside the state-of-the-art trailer to experience the thrill of exploring deep inside your arteries.
Experience the Artery Explorer for free when the US AGAINST ATHERO Tour visits Cooper University Hospital on Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Upcoming Classes and Programs | Cooper University Hospital - South Jersey, New Jersey & Philadelphia
Source: www.cooperhealth.org
Take a virtual tour in the Artery Explorer – a mobile motion simulator – to learn about atherosclerosis, a silent disease that is linked to nearly one in four deaths in the US.
Cooper University Hospital Richard Selznick, Ph.D, Director of the Cooper Learning Center and author of The Shut-Down Learner (www.shutdownlearner.com) was featured on Education.com where he discussed dealing with children struggling in school.
Source: www.education.com
Your teen barely does his homework, thereâs a constant struggle at home, and the more you push, the more he retreats: the classic case of a shut-down learner.
Cooper University Hospital This month's Health eCooking video is online, featuring an easy salmon and egg scramble breakfast bruchetta. Be sure to let us know what you think!
Health eCooking: Salmon and Eggs Breakfast Bruchetta | eHealth Connection | Cooper University Hospit
Source: ehealth.cooperhealth.org
Here’s an easy salmon and egg scramble that’s high on taste and nutrition and low in fat and calories. Combine egg substitute, low-fat cream cheese, smoked salmon and fresh chives on toasted whole-wheat ...
Cooper University Hospital When should you use sunscreen? What should you know about bicycle safety? What's the best way to keep bugs away? Find out in this week's eHealth Connection...
Helpful Hints for Surviving the Summer With Your Kids | eHealth Connection | Cooper University Hospi
Source: ehealth.cooperhealth.org
It’s summertime and families are enjoying outdoor activities. The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper is happy to provide tips for healthy fun in the sun. f the activities get a little out of hand ...
Cooper University Hospital How "heart smart" are you? Think you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack? Take our quiz, five-question quiz and find out...
Source: www.cooperhealth.org
A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when one or more regions of the heart muscle experience a severe or prolonged decrease in oxygen supply caused by blocked blood flow in an artery of the heart.
Cooper University Hospital This week's eHealth connection just went out to subscribers with a good article about advanced cholesterol testing. Unlike traditional lipid testing, which calculates the level of “bad” LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol in the blood, advanced lipid testing is a laboratory technique that provides direct, detailed information about specific cholesterol particles.
Concerned About Cholesterol? Learn How Advanced Screening Can Determine Whether You Need Treatment |
Source: ehealth.cooperhealth.org
If heart disease runs in your family, or if you’ve had any type of heart or vascular problem in the past, you might want to look into more detailed cholesterol testing to better determine which treatments might be best for you. ...
Cooper University Hospital This week's eHealth article is up and, considering the overwhelming response to our eTalk about this topic a couple weeks ago, it's something people have a lot of questions about.
Bladder Matters: What Women Should Know But Don’t Like to Talk About | eHealth Connection | Cooper U
Source: ehealth.cooperhealth.org
If you’re a woman with bladder-control problems – urinary urgency, frequency and/or incontinence – you’re not alone. Of the approximate 25 million Americans who experience these symptoms, an estimated 75 percent to 80 percent are women.
Cooper University Hospital New Jersey Network (NJN) news had a great segment on the new medical school. If you missed it, you can view the clip now @ cooperhealth.org.