02/02/2026
IN THE NEWS: Cooper Launches a Mobile Unit to Provide Primary Care Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
(CAMDEN, NJ) – Cooper University Health Care has launched a Mobile Unit as part of its Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Program, designed to meet the unique health care needs of individuals with IDD. The innovative unit delivers high-quality, compassionate primary care directly to patients’ homes, community residences, and group homes across Southern New Jersey.
Developed in response to the growing demand for accessible, person-centered care, the Mobile Unit helps remove barriers that often make traditional office visits challenging for individuals with IDD. By bringing care directly to patients, the program ensures comprehensive primary care in a familiar, supportive environment.
“This program reflects Cooper’s commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and excellence in care for one of our most vulnerable populations,” said Franziska Jovin, senior vice president and chief experience officer at Cooper. “By meeting patients where they are, we aim to reduce stress, minimize missed appointments and emergency room visits, and improve overall health outcomes.”
The Mobile Unit partners closely with each patient’s established Cooper primary care provider to deliver coordinated, seamless care. Services include routine health assessments, sick visits, chronic condition management, preventive screenings, medication management, post-hospitalization follow-up, and health education for patients and caregivers.
Key features of the Mobile Unit program include:
• On-Site Visits: Comprehensive primary care services provided in patients’ homes, residential facilities, or group homes.
• Continuity of Care: Collaboration with patients’ Cooper primary care doctors to ensure alignment of treatment plans.
• Specialized Team: A team trained in caring for individuals with IDD, including Advanced Practice Nurses, Physicians, and support staff.
• Patient-Centered Approach: Care delivered with respect, compassion, and sensitivity to the unique needs of each individual.
“Our goal is to remove barriers and promote equity in health care access for people with IDD,” said Franziska Jovin, senior vice president and chief experience officer at Cooper. “This program empowers individuals and families by providing the same high-quality care they receive in our offices—right at their doorstep.”
The Cooper Mobile Primary Care Unit is now serving eligible patients throughout Southern New Jersey. For more information about the program email IDD@cooperhealth.edu or visit CooperHealth.org/IDD