 We’re excited to share that the Jackson Orthopedic Foundation is moving our educational platform from Canvas LMS to a new online platform. The transition is underway and will take full effect in June.
As we make this transition we're pausing sales of some courses for a few weeks. We'll resume sales of CE courses shortly.  We’re excited to welcome three outstanding clinicians and educators to the Jackson Orthopedic Foundation faculty. Tom Bush, Matt Jacinto, and Matthew Scroggy will be teaching our nationally certified, in-person Orthopalooza workshops.
Combined, they bring a great mix of experience, perspectives, and a shared commitment to improving musculoskeletal (MSK) care in primary care settings. As we continue to grow, their experience will help us reach and support more clinicians across the country.  We've had some recent interest from our website visitors on juvenile arthritis, so we thought we'd update an earlier blog post on the topic.
 If you know a college student with an interest in healthcare, now is a good time to encourage them to apply for the 2026 Healthcare Immersion Program (HIP).
Our 2026 program runs from July 7 to July 31, and applications are now open. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 8, 2026.  Orthopalooza is back, and our next workshop is Saturday, April 25 in Lafayette, California.
Based on your feedback, we’ve redesigned our popular quarterly series into a streamlined hybrid format that fits real clinical schedules while still delivering the hands-on, high-impact learning you expect from Jackson Orthopedic Foundation. Instead of two full days away, you now complete:
 Primary care is often the best place to treat common muscle, bone, and joint problems, and winter makes that role especially clear. As colder temperatures, seasonal storms, and disrupted routines affect how people move and work, musculoskeletal (MSK) complaints become a frequent reason for primary care and urgent care visits.
During the current Arctic blast, for example, many nurse practitioners and other advanced practice providers are likely seeing how slippery surfaces, heavy lifting, cold-related stiffness, deconditioning, and winter sports contribute to predictable injury patterns. Following are common winter MSK injury patterns, how they typically present, and practical insights intended to support primary care clinicians in delivering confident, nonsurgical care.  Happy New Year from Jackson Orthopedic Foundation!
As you plan your 2026 continuing education, your inbox is probably full of familiar CE favorites -- telehealth, mental health, infection control, pharmacology, geriatrics, and more. Those topics matter, and you may already devote a good portion of your CE time to them. However, we hear from nurse practitioners and APPs every day who tell us they want more confidence and structured training in MSK -- especially for the shoulder, back, hip, knee, and extremity concerns that show up in their clinic so often.  As 2025 draws to a close, all of us at Jackson Orthopedic Foundation want to thank you for being part of our community of learners, educators, and supporters. Together, we’ve made meaningful strides in advancing musculoskeletal (MSK) education and care, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
At JOF, our mission is simple but urgent: to close the MSK education gap so every clinician is equipped to diagnose, treat, and prevent the muscle, bone, and joint conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. By empowering healthcare professionals with better training, we’re helping patients move better, live well, and thrive.  Our 8th Annual Canes Gala, held on October 26, 2025, was a big hit! This family-friendly Halloween celebration at Creekside Commons was the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sharing good food, laughter, and community spirit. Guests mingled over a festive buffet and delicious non-alcoholic drinks, browsed the silent auction table, and enjoyed reconnecting with friends old and new.
The event program was filled with inspiration and insight. Our emcee Tim Hart opened the program with introductions and reflections on JOF’s 27-year journey. Elisabeth Andreason shared a heartfelt donor’s perspective, followed by Kathleen Geier, Rachel Chen, and Sheila Teker, who shone a spotlight on our incredible students.  Join Us for the 8th Annual Canes Gala! The leaves are turning, the pumpkins are out, and that can only mean one thing - Canes is back!
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, we’ll gather at Creekside Commons in Lafayette, CA, for an afternoon filled with food, fun, and purpose. This is more than just a Halloween celebration - it’s our most important fundraiser of the year, supporting scholarships and training for today's and tomorrow's clinicians. |
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