The healthcare landscape in South Jersey is undergoing a significant transformation with the official merger of Cape Regional Health System and Cooper University Health Care. This collaboration marks a new chapter for healthcare in the region, bringing together two major health systems to serve more people in Cape May and Atlantic counties.
Cape Regional Medical Center, the coastal health system’s flagship hospital, has been renamed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional. Garry Gilbert, former chairman of the Cape Regional Board of Trustees, expressed optimism about the merger, calling it a significant development for the region. Christine Winn, senior vice president and chief regional officer at Cooper, will be overseeing the operations in Cape May and Atlantic counties.
The integration of services between the two health systems aims to enhance access to high-quality care and improve the overall healthcare experience for residents in the area. In addition to taking over Cape Regional’s hospital, Cooper has also acquired the system’s urgent care centers, outpatient primary and specialty care offices, and other health services in the region. This move is expected to strengthen the healthcare delivery system in South Jersey and bring benefits to the local community.
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