Improving the Health and Well-Being of Those Affected by HIV
Cooper’s Center for Comprehensive Health (formerly Early Intervention Program/EIP) is committed to improving the health and well-being of those infected with or affected by HIV in southern New Jersey through high-quality, compassionate medical care and support services, community education, and early detection regardless of ability to pay.
Medical Care
The Cooper Center for Comprehensive Health welcomes a diverse population of patients for treatment of a wide variety of conditions. If you are new to our program, a nurse navigator will help you become comfortable with the office and connect you with all the appropriate EIP service providers to meet your needs. We offer Primary Medical Care services for HIV-infected persons without health care insurance as well as women’s care (including yearly pap smears). Our phlebotomist is available Monday through Friday for blood work or other necessary laboratory tests needed for your next visit. If you need help taking your medicine, our staff will work with you on a weekly basis. All clinic services are available to our patients regardless of ability to pay. Please call 856.963.3715, Prompt 1 for additional information and needs.
Medical Case Management
Many patients receiving treatment at Cooper's Center for Comprehensive Health may have a difficult time coping with their illness while still managing the responsibilities of everyday life. Our Medical Case Management staff is highly experienced and specializes in helping patients meet the challenges of daily life from arranging transportation, managing medications and scheduling both medical and dental appointments. Medical Case Management will even help manage the difficult details associated with insurance, social security, disability and housing. Please call 856.963.3715, Prompt 4 for additional information and needs.
Behavioral Health Medicine
Any disease, disorder or condition that causes harm to the human body has the potential for devastating effects on the mind and emotions. Through our Behavioral Health Medicine services, licensed therapists counsel patients through the ongoing challenges of living with chronic disease(s) and provide mental health evaluations for individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. The goal is to increase adherence to treatment, appointments and medication. During psychotherapy, patients learn about their condition and moods, feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Psychotherapy helps patient to learn how to take control of their lives and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills. Please call 856.963.3715 for additional information and needs.
Dental Care
Cooper University Dental Health offers general dentistry, oral hygiene and oral surgery services to prevent, diagnose, and treat problems that may affect your smile and oral health. The new and growing service line provides patients with preventative and diagnostic dental care, both basic and major restorative services, periodontic, endodontic, and oral surgery in a new and modern space. Our specialists are board-certified in oral surgery and/or general dentistry and use advanced techniques and equipment to provide you with the committed, compassionate, and complete care you deserve. Contact Cooper University Dental Health at 856.342.3443 to discuss the insurance coverage you have and whether the services you seek are covered or to schedule an appointment.
Research Studies
The research staff at the Cooper Center for Comprehensive Health is committed to helping patients with opportunities to enroll in research studies. Research opportunities are available for persons receiving medical care from our infectious disease specialists and advance practice nurses. For further information on available research studies, please contact our research staff at 856.968.8651.
Excision BioTherapeutics Phase 1/2 HIV Clinical Trial
Cooper University Health Care is selected as a clinical site for Excision BioTherapeutics Phase 1/2 trial evaluating EBT-101, as a potential functional cure for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). For more information on this first in human trial eligibility criteria and enrollment details, please contact Yolanda Smith by calling 856.968.8651 or email smith-yolanda@cooperhealth.edu.
Screening, Identification, Linkage to Care (SILC) Services
Cooper's Center for Comprehensive Health has Screening, Identification, Linkage to Care (SILC) services that include HIV prevention counseling and testing, clinical navigation, and health education workshops. Our certified HIV counselors perform counseling and HIV testing at the clinic and in the community. Center for Comprehensive Health staff work with a network of community agencies to promote health education and to provide information about available community resources to help people access health care and other support services. Our clinical navigators assist the HIV infected person, newly diagnosed or lost to care, with obtaining medical care appointments the same day or the next clinic day. They will also perform HIV tests for friends and family members. Please call 856.968.7375 for more information.
Health Self-Management Program
Through a series of workshops held weekly for six weeks, participants will learn:
- Techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation as a result of their condition.
- Appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance.
- Appropriate use of medications.
- Effective communication techniques.
- Nutrition guidelines.
For more information, please call 856.968.8651.
Additional Services
The Center for Comprehensive Health provides our patients with medication, nutritional guidelines, addiction management/counseling as well as legal services. For those who are concerned about how anti-viral treatment may interact with other prescribed medication, our dedicated pharmacist can assist. Our registered dietitian provides assessment and counseling for diet and weight management. If patients are in need of addiction counseling, nutritional services or legal services, please request an appointment for those services with the Medical Case Management staff. Please call 856.963.3715, Prompt 4 for additional information and needs.
Support Groups
Women’s Support Group: Meets on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. All are welcome. Please call 856.968.8651 for more information.
Men’s Support Group: Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. If interested, please call 856.968.8651.
Community Advisory Board: This open group includes individuals who are infected, affected by, or who provide services for the HIV community. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Please call 856.968.8651 for more information.