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We're thankful for YOU this Thanksgiving!

11/28/2024

 
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Happy Thanksgiving!

As we gather to give thanks this holiday season, we at Jackson Orthopedic Foundation want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude for you.

Whether you’re advancing the health of your community through your work as a clinician or supporting nonprofits like ours, your dedication to creating a healthier, happier world inspires us every day.

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Get ready for the Canes online silent auction!

11/22/2024

 
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The holidays are just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to invite you to join us in making the season extra meaningful. This year’s Canes Gala Online Silent Auction is packed with fun and fabulous finds you won’t want to miss—and we’re giving you a special sneak peek before bidding opens on December 1!

Our auction is hosted on platform 32auctions.com, which means you can bid from anywhere. From incredible experiences to unique treasures and tasty treats, every item you bid on directly supports Jackson Orthopedic Foundation’s mission to empower clinicians, improve healthcare, and transform patient lives.


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Orthopedic Primary Care: What's it all about?

10/31/2024

 
Hey there, healthcare heroes!

Are you seeing a lot of patients with muscle, bone and joint conditions, but not sure about your exam skills, or what treatments you can confidently offer? Have you been referring patients to ortho specialists but have the feeling you could probably treat them in the clinic with the right skills?

Not to worry, as fellow clinicians we understand and we're here to help. We've developed our nationally accredited Orthopedic Primary CareOur courses (OPC) CE curriculum specifically to help you, your patients and your practice.

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Thank you 2024 preceptors!

7/31/2024

 
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Our annual Healthcare Immersion Program wouldn't be possible without the support of our preceptors -- our wonderful Bay Area healthcare providers who generously offer their guidance and wisdom to our students exploring future health career options.

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Our next live workshop: Upper Extremity Orthopalooza! July 26-27

6/10/2024

 
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Hey there, healthcare heroes! 😊

Are you feeling the weight of managing musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in your primary care practice — especially common complaints involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand? Do you sometimes feel like you're behind the curve on the latest non-surgical treatment techniques? We hear you, and we're here to help! 👍

Join us Friday and Saturday, July 26-27 for our two-day Orthopalooza: Upper Extremity workshop.

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College students: apply now for our 2024 Healthcare Immersion Program

6/10/2024

 
Healthcare Immersion Program applications close June 21
Our popular summer Healthcare Immersion Program (HIP) is back! HIP is is a great way for college students to explore possible healthcare careers, all while shadowing various health fields while shadowing experienced providers (preceptors) as they treat patients.

Based in Oakland, California, our 2024 program runs July 8-August 2.
Applications are now open. Deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, June 28. 🎓🩺

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Ready to book your next CE hours?

3/20/2024

 
Ready to book your next CE hours? Sign up now for online, hybrid courses, with CE hours valid in any state
Hi friends, it time to book some CE hours? With chronic and acute muscle, bone and joint conditions affecting up to half of your patients, why not consider Jackson Orthopedic Foundation's suite of Orthopedic Primary Care courses and skills workshops?

Good for your patients, your practice and your career, our courses and workshops are ideal for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists. They're also great for physicians and other APPs.

Our learning options include 10-Hour Online Mini Courses and Orthopalooza hybrid courses.

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Here comes summer learning!

6/10/2023

 
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With summer around the corner we're excited to share several learning opportunities with you for this season and beyond.

Our catalogue of in-person, online and blended learning options is designed to help you conveniently and affordably acquire new skills and confidence treating common bone, muscle and joint conditions. Each summer we also help students explore future careers in healthcare.

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Welcome HIP class of 2022!

7/12/2022

 
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Our summer Healthcare Immersion Program is now underway. We're excited to introduce our seven students -- a brilliant group of young people with diverse interests and aspirations for a future career in healthcare. Our 2022 program runs through August 5. 

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Welcome our 2022 HIP coordinator, Maggie Macy!

5/31/2022

 
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We’re excited to announce that Maggie Macy, RN is joining our team as our 2022 Healthcare Immersion Program (HIP) Coordinator.  ​

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Along with being a guide and mentor for student participants, the HIP coordinator is responsible for planning and organizing the program schedule, and managing day-to-day activities, along with administration, evaluations, and working with our Board and marketing teams as needed. 
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