 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.  Our 2025 Healthcare Immersion Program finished last week, and we wanted to take a moment and extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible clinical preceptors and coordinators who helped make this summer’s program such a meaningful and impactful experience for our students: our preceptors.
 At Jackson Orthopedic Foundation, we’re always listening to our students, and what we’re hearing is clear: flexibility, relevance, and real-world application matter more than ever.
That’s why we’ve made the forward-looking decision to pause our October Orthopalooza 2-day Spine workshop. We’re redesigning the entire Orthopalooza workshop experience based on your feedback, creating the next generation of in-person training that’s even more adaptable and impactful for today’s clinicians. Our updated workshops will return in January 2026.  We’re thrilled to welcome the 2025 cohort of Jackson Orthopedic Foundation’s Healthcare Immersion Program (HIP) – a diverse and driven group of students who are passionate about finding a professional path in healthcare.
During the four-week program, which began July 7, our students are shadowing clinical preceptors in a variety of clinical environments to learn first-hand about how healthcare providers in different settings contribute to musculoskeletal health in our communities.  We’re excited to announce that the 8th Annual Canes Gala will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 3–6 p.m. at Creekside Commons in Lafayette, California — and we hope to see you there!
Get ready for tricks, treats, and transformative impact — our Halloween-themed Canes is shaping up to be our most magical gathering yet. We’re excited to announce that two inspiring alumni of our Healthcare Immersion Program (HIP), Rachel Chen and Sheila Teker, will serve as this year’s program coordinators!
Both Rachel and Sheila bring deep curiosity, compassion, and leadership to their roles—and they know firsthand what it’s like to walk in the shoes of HIP students.  If you or a student you know is thinking about a career in healthcare, now is the time to take the next step. Jackson Orthopedic Foundation’s Healthcare Immersion Program (HIP) is accepting applications for our 2025 session, running from July 7 to August 1.
This four-week program is designed to give students real-world clinical experience by shadowing healthcare Bay Area professionals across multiple specialties. From surgery observation to direct patient care, HIP provides an inside look at what it means to work in healthcare. Spring forward, keep moving! 10 tips to help patients take advantage of Daylight Saving Time3/3/2025
Daylight Saving Time is around the corner (March 9). With more daylight hours, primary care nurse practitioners and APPs have a great opportunity to encourage patients to incorporate more movement into their daily routines.
To support you in guiding your patients toward better musculoskeletal health, we’ve compiled 10 simple and effective tips that you can share. These small lifestyle changes can significantly impact mobility, reduce stiffness, improve circulation, and promote overall well-being: 
Every day, millions of people suffer from pain, mobility issues, and musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions that impact their ability to work, stay active, and enjoy life. Muscle, bone, and joint disorders are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, accounting for nearly 30% of all years lived with disability. Despite their prevalence, most healthcare providers receive little to no specialized training in MSK care, leaving many patients without the treatment they need.
At Jackson Orthopedic Foundation, we believe that better training leads to better care—and we’re on a mission to bridge this gap. This Valentine’s Day, we invite you to put your compassion into action and help transform musculoskeletal care. 
Dear JOF friends -- as the year winds down, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our Jackson Orthopedic Foundation community. Your commitment to advancing healthcare inspires everything we do.
This holiday season, we’re celebrating our shared mission to enhance lives through exceptional education — because we believe great care begins with confident clinicians like you. |
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