It's Official: Canes is this Sunday!

Our 7th Annual Canes Gala is this Sunday, December 8! Here's our official press release, which includes mentions of our wonderful sponsors. Hope you can make it -- tickets are still available!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jackson Orthopedic Foundation’s Canes Gala Funds Musculoskeletal Training and Scholarships – Dec. 8 in Lafayette, Calif.

Support cutting-edge MSK education for nurse practitioners, clinicians, and future healthcare leaders to meet the growing need for expert care

DECEMBER 5, 2024, Oakland, California – On Sunday, December 8, 2024, Jackson Orthopedic Foundation (JOF) will host its 7th Annual Canes Gala, a winter-themed fundraiser supporting musculoskeletal (muscle, bone and joint) clinical education. The event takes place at Creekside Commons in Lafayette, California, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a special program at 4:30 p.m.

Attendees will enjoy a seasonally themed buffet and the opportunity to meet JOF’s instructors, students, preceptors, and alumni. The event will highlight how JOF’s signature Orthopedic Primary Care (OPC) and Healthcare Immersion Program (HIP) have impacted healthcare education and improved patient care over the past 25 years. Tickets are $75, with free admission for students.

Filling a Critical Gap
Musculoskeletal conditions affect more than half of U.S. adults, yet many primary care clinicians receive insufficient training to address them. JOF’s Orthopedic Primary Care (OPC) program, the only non-degree continuing education program in the U.S. for advanced practice providers (APPs), equips healthcare professionals with evidence-based, non-surgical skills to manage conditions like osteoarthritis and back pain.Without the training, patients risk receiving inadequate care or being referred unnecessarily to specialists.

“Patients are in pain and getting older.  When many people face orthopedic health issues, most front-line clinicians don’t have the skills or confidence to properly treat them,” said Kathleen A. Geier, DNP, board member and co-founder of Jackson Orthopedic Foundation. “Our nationally accredited Orthopedic Primary Care courses – supported in part by our Canes gala – fill that gap by providing clinicians with the evidence-based nonsurgical knowledge and techniques they need.”

Sponsor Acknowledgement
We extend our gratitude to our sponsors, whose contributions make the Canes Gala possible. Special thanks to:

• The Andreason Group at Morgan Stanley
• Dr. Peter and Jacqueline Slabaugh
• Ash Creek Vineyards
• Social Change Consulting
• Patricia Heffernan-Bourke
• Jacob Keeperman, MD

About Jackson Orthopedic Foundation
Founded in 1998, Jackson Orthopedic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving musculoskeletal health through education, research, and service. JOF’s programs provide medical professionals with the skills and confidence to treat muscle, bone, and joint conditions while also helping college students explore healthcare careers. JOF’s online, live, and hybrid continuing education courses are accredited nationwide. For more information please visit www.jacksonortho.org.

For more information on the Canes gala or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.jacksonortho.org/canes-annual-gala.html

To learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit
https://www.jacksonortho.org/sponsor-canes.html