Month: March 2024

On March 19th, LuskinOIC’s Human Resources department hosted an Employee Appreciation Tea Party to recognize and celebrate our incredible staff’s hard work. Staff were treated to finger sandwiches, scones and other treats to enjoy with their tea. During the party, guests also participated in games, such as the office mingle where LuskinOIC’s Irma Guzman won with her dazzling social skills. Many other employees also got the chance to win raffle prizes like gift cards, a s’more maker, and an electric kettle and popcorn maker. At the end of the luncheon, everyone came together as they announced the 2023 Employee of the Year, Delores Clark. We are thrilled to be able to express our immense gratitude for each individual that has contributed to the inspiring success of LuskinOIC!

LuskinOIC employs around 220 people who serve more than 60,000 patients a year, and they each deserve recognition. Thank you to the LuskinOIC’s Human Resources team for putting together such an amazing event.

Final Training of the Year!

For over a year, LuskinOIC has hosted approximately 80 LAUSD teachers and staff from the Linked Learning Program for their professional development trainings in our Luck Family Conference Center. Last month, Linked Learning completed their final training session of the year and were welcomed by LuskinOIC Vice President Michael Sullivan. He expressed gratitude to the teachers and staff and invited them to a surprise cookout during their lunch break.

The LAUSD Linked Learning Program aims to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality, industry-relevant career pathway through an interdisciplinary program of study that integrates experiences at every educational level. Since 2023, the Linked Learning Program has funded over 12 paid internships for students from Orthopaedic Medical Magnet High School at LuskinOIC. Recently, two interns, Rocio Gomez and Selene Sandoval, joined Linked Ortho High’s Linked Learning Coach Leanne Setiarto, CTEIG Coordinator Joanna Reese, and LuskinOIC’s Director of Corporate and Community Engagement, Michael Willis, at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Hotel to present on our partnership.

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Over 200 guests came over to take part in all the exciting activities, from egg hunts and inflatable obstacle courses, to a 360 Photo Booth from Photo Booth Party LA and an ice cream donut truck, thanks to LA Donut Truck.

We want to extend a special thank you to the Ortho High student volunteers who formed the committee to plan and coordinate this amazing event. To make a lasting impact, nonprofits depend on volunteers who unreservedly give their talent and time to a shared cause such as this.

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We are thrilled to share highlights from the recent Margaret Jones Professional Conference and Family Forum, hosted by the Center for Cerebral Palsy at UCLA/LuskinOIC.

Held on March 23rd, nearly 200 attendees, including 80 clinical professionals and physical therapists, alongside patients and families from across Southern California, braved the elements to network, celebrate, and empower those affected with the world’s most common life-long disability.

Conference Speakers

The conference featured keynote speaker and renowned NIH researcher, Dr. Diane Damiano, PT, who emphasized the importance of evidence-based physical therapy in pediatric patients. Additionally, staff from LuskinOIC’s Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Center, UCLA’s Tarjan Gait Lab, and from the Center for Cerebral Palsy at UCLA/LuskinOIC, shared their latest research contributing to the advancement of care for individuals with cerebral palsy.

Resource Fair

A standout aspect of the event was our largest resource fair yet, with 15 high-impact service organizations dedicated to supporting families affected by cerebral palsy. This collective effort underscores our commitment to providing comprehensive care and resources for all children.

The mission of Zimmer Biomet is to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for people around the world. LuskinOIC Medical Director, Dr. Mauricio Silva, joined Zimmer Biomet’s staff to lead surgeon training involving informative presentations. They also led hands-on activities where they rotated through various stations learning surgical techniques, such as techniques for managing basic fractures using castings, sawbones models, power tools and hardware.

After the workshop, the students participated in panel discussions with Dr. Silva and Zimmer Biomet staff. They hosted a Q & A session that allowed attendees the chance to ask questions and gain insight about their professional journeys, as well as Zimmer Biomet products and procedures. Students were able to hear about why they went into medicine and orthopaedics and learn more about fracture management principles.

Thank you to the Zimmer Biomet team for coordinating such an amazing event for our students!

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