Cooperative nurse Kelly McMullin was honored October 5, 2026, for performing life-saving actions at Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill Township. McMullin, who is assigned to Camden Catholic High School since as part of The Cooperative’s Non-Public School Nurse Program, was summoned to the school’s cafeteria on May 6, 2026, where a cafeteria worker was experiencing a medical emergency. McMullin initiated rapid response protocols, performed a prompt assessment and r

The Cooperative's Project Embrace is taking its messaging to new heights! Our Project Embrace/Maternal Wraparound staff is working to increase public awareness about the program and our offerings for pregnant people who struggle with substance use. The campaign entails an outdoor billboard campaign consisting of 10 digital billboards positioned in Camden and Burlington Counties, and one static billboard on the Atlantic City Expressway in Atlantic City. The billboards received

Join us in congratulating our dear friend and longtime colleague, Merle Weitz, on the occasion of her retirement. Merle served The Cooperative for 25 years in various leadership roles. Merle is not just remembered not for her years of service—but for the profound impact her work has had on maternal and infant health in South Jersey, across the state and beyond. Among Merle's signature achievements during her tenure—major public health initiatives focusing on reducing the stat

The Cooperative makes a BIG impact in the community every day. But we always go the extra mile—and our passion to serve was on full display for everyone to appreciate during our Second Annual Cooperative Cares Week. Our colleagues rolled up their sleeves and volunteered in the communities where we live and work, as we strive to make South Jersey a better place for our neighbors. Here's a snapshot of what our team did during Cooperative Cares Week 2026: *Participated in a comm

🎙️🎧The Cooperative's Tobacco Programs Manager, Maya Shenoy, was featured on The Legal One Podcast for an episode titled 'Understanding How to Safely Handle and Dispose of Vape Products in Schools.' This episode focused on raising awareness about the environmental and health issues that arise related to the handling of disposable vapes, the current state and federal laws that address handling and disposal of these products and current guidelines that are available to help gu

The Cooperative assembled a terrific panel of experts for our special, in-person presentation: 'Hot Topics: Emerging Trends in Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Use' at the Camden County Boathouse in Pennsauken. Our professional partners heard from leading experts from across the region, exploring current trends in substance use and treatment impacts on the perinatal population, actionable ways to integrate perinatal wellness into everyday work and the new Family Care Plan.

The Cooperative’s Lactation Committee Proudly Presents: 'Moms’ Milk Matters: A Virtual Breastfeeding Education & Support Conference.' Wednesday, August 5, 2026 1:30 – 2:30 PM Virtual on Zoom–click on this link to join the conversation https://bit.ly/4vNtJ24. Join us for an engaging virtual conference in observance of National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week. Learn, connect and find support for every step of the breastfeeding journey. Breakout Sessions Includ

New Jersey is on track to become the first state to provide free universal postpartum home visits to all families Family Connects NJ offers at least one free home health visit to all families with newborns. Services will be offered in all 21 counties by January 2027. By Nicole Leonard May 18, 2026 Kara McPeak holds her nearly 4-week-old son, Clark, at home in Linwood, New Jersey. McPeak recently participated in Family Connects NJ, a universal postpartum home visitation state

The Cooperative held its 2026 Annual Meeting on April 21 at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The event brought together community partners, board members and staff to reflect on the organization's accomplishments over the past year and look ahead to an exciting future. We were honored to welcome Dr. Brian Jenssen, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania and practicing primary care pediatrician at

Join us in congratulating our Associate Director of Human Resources, Marleen Gonzalez, on her recent nomination for a Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Award. The Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Award was developed in 2001 to celebrate the Human Resources industry and to recognize those in the HR profession who exemplify outstanding achievement within our local human resources community. Marleen is a seasoned Human Resources professional and respected leader in our

As part of Black Maternal Health Week observance, Family Health Initiatives collaborated with The Cooperative and Abounding Love Doula for ‘The Joy of Black Birth.’ This uplifting brunch-style gathering celebrated the joy of birth and explored our shared responsibility to ensure Black birthing people receive the compassionate, respectful care they deserve. The event featured a live episode of Positive Birth Corner with host MaryNissi, sharing powerful stories, insights and co

April 17, 2026 Camden, New Jersey–Cooperative leadership proudly stood with Governor Mikie Sherrill as she unveiled her plans to fund the state's universal nurse home visiting program in her proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The Governor met with our staff and clients, to discuss the impact of Family Connects NJ–which is now available in all seven South Jersey counties served by The Cooperative. Family Connects NJ offers families the opportunity to receive a free, personalize