Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional

Welcome to our Cooper Team! ?? The closing is complete and Cape Regional Health System is now part of Cooper University Health Care, effective today, July 1, 2024. As part of the closing, Cape Regional Medical Center has been renamed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional. "This agreement will transform health care for the residents and visitors of Cape May and Atlantic counties,” said George E. Norcross III, Chairman of Cooper University Health Care’s Board of Trustees. “We are ready to move forward and for our unified team to begin delivering the highest level of advanced health care to more people in shore communities and beyond. We are excited by the opportunity to build something extraordinary here.” “Today is a significant day and a new chapter for health care in Cape May County and beyond. I want to thank our entire team for all the great work in serving the people of this community so well, for so many years, that brought us to this exciting new beginning where we will be able to serve even more people,” stated Garry Gilbert, former Chairman, Cape Regional Health System Board of Trustees. “We are happy to have brought this vision to reality. We look forward to working with our new colleagues to build upon their tremendous work and provide the highest quality of primary and specialty care to the residents and visitors at the shore,” said Anthony J. Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE, co-CEO of Cooper University Health Care. “Today is a day of great promise, as two teams have become one team dedicated to serving communities across South Jersey,” said Kevin O’Dowd, JD, co-CEO of Cooper University Health Care. “We look forward to the future and the work we will do with our new team members and with residents and visitors to the shore region.” “The future of health care is very bright for the residents and visitors of Cape May County as a result of this merger,” stated Joanne Carrocino, FACHE, CEO, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional. “The Cape Regional team is excited to begin working with our new colleagues at Cooper.” “The entire Cooper team is looking forward to collaborating with our new team members in Cape May County to enhance access to the highest levels of care and enrich the health care experience for the people of Cape May and Atlantic counties,” said Christine Winn, PhD, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Regional Officer for Cooper, who will oversee Cooper operations in Cape May and Atlantic counties, including Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional. Full press release: https://bit.ly/3VTNy78

Rubye Hutchinson, recovery peer specialist is celebrated by Joanne Carrocino, FACHE, CEO and Andrea McCoy, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional for receiving the Woman of Achievement Award from the Scouting America Garden State Council. Rubye Hutchinson has spent decades uplifting her community with kindness, resilience, and a drive to create lasting change. As a CARES Recovery Specialist at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, she provides critical support to individuals facing substance use challenges, empowering them on their path to recovery. Her dedication extends beyond the workplace. Rubye is the founder of two vital support groups in Woodbine, New Jersey: Change & Hope and Tools of Light, which offer resources and guidance to those in need. Her ability to connect with individuals and nurture a spirit of hope has transformed countless lives. Congratulations Rubye on this awesome achievement - we are so proud of you!

RNS, LPNS, MAs and Patient Care Technicians are invited to a hiring event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional (2 Stone Harbor Blvd. Cape May Court House). Bring your resume and speak with hiring managers. Cooper offers: ? Competitive rates and compensation. ? Comprehensive employee benefits program. ? Flexible scheduling. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e39shvWw

Congratulations to Samantha Millspaugh, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Pathologist at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional for being named Armed Forces Person of the Year 2024 for her exemplary contributions to both her military service and her impactful role within the Cooper community. Former Petty Officer 2nd Class Samantha Millspaugh served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1993 to 2000. Her time in the military shaped her approach to patient care, emphasizing resilience, teamwork, communication, and unwavering support for others. Millspaugh’s contributions to the Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional community and her patients are distinguished by her compassionate approach and tireless dedication. The Cooper Armed Services Person of the Year Award was established in 2018 and is presented near Veterans Day each year. The award recognizes a Cooper team member who is nominated by their colleagues and who has made outstanding contributions to the health system, the community, and the nation in support of Cooper’s mission: To serve, to heal, to educate. This recognition highlights Cooper’s commitment to supporting the United States Military and veterans by celebrating our team members’ military service as well as their contributions to health care and community service.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is hosting an in person Hiring Event and Job Fair on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Hospital. We will be interviewing for the following positions for locations in Cape May County - including Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional: - Nurses (RN and Cancer Navigator) - Patient Care Technician - Dietary - Nutrition Aide, Stockroom Clerk, Food Production Worker - Dietary Supervisor - ER and Outpatient Registration Clerk - Certified SPD Technician - Medical Office Receptionist

For the fourth consecutive year, Cooper University Health Care was named one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, the prominent national business publication. Cooper was one of only 11 health systems in New Jersey to make the Forbes list in 2024. "It is a tremendous honor for Cooper to be named to Forbes' prestigious national list for four consecutive years and to be one of only 11 New Jersey health systems recognized as a 'Best Employer,'" said George E. Norcross, III, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Cooper Health System, Cooper University Hospital, and MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. "Our ability to deliver extraordinary care, expand our services, and grow as a leading academic health system is directly attributed to our exceptional team members. This is why we are dedicated to consistently providing the resources and support they need to succeed." Read more: https://bit.ly/3WVlnVR

Award-winning academic medicine. Now at the shore.

JUST ANNOUNCED At Cooper University Health Care our commitment to providing extraordinary care begins with our extraordinary team. Join us for a Medical Assistant hiring event on Wednesday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at our Cooper University Health Care Egg Harbor Township location. This event provides an opportunity to speak directly to hiring managers and find out what benefits Cooper offers. ?? Competitive Benefits Package. ?? Flexible Scheduling. ?? Opportunities for Career Advancement. Our Cooper University Health Care Egg Harbor Township location is at 3205 Fire Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234. Register: https://bit.ly/4d0GoFb

Award-winning academic medicine. Now at the shore.

Congratulations to Cooper Co-President/CEOs Kevin O'Dowd, JD, and Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE, and to Annette Reboli, MD, Dean of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, who have all been named to the South Jersey Biz Power 50 list!