Keeping Kids in the Game: Dr. Goldman Featured in Southbay Magazine Posted on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 by Tyler Johnson We’re excited to share that Dr. Joshua Goldman, associate director of the Center for Sports Medicine at LuskinOIC and a 2025 Super Doctors SoCal honoree, will be featured in Southbay Magazine’s “All About Kids” special section in March. In the profile, Dr. Goldman discusses how LuskinOIC’s sports medicine team delivers the same level of expertise provided to elite athletes—including the Los Angeles Chargers, UCLA football and beach volleyball teams, and the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center—to young athletes across Los Angeles. He reflects on the evolving landscape of youth sports, the importance of keeping kids active and engaged, and why physical and social literacy should be the true goal of youth athletics. Dr. Goldman also emphasizes that curiosity is the foundation of medical innovation, driving LuskinOIC’s research efforts to help children heal faster and more effectively. He shares how his own experience as a multisport athlete growing up shaped his belief that every child deserves access to youth sports, a conviction that aligns closely with LuskinOIC’s mission to provide world-class care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. The feature offers a wonderful glimpse into the philosophy and passion driving LuskinOIC’s Center for Sports Medicine and its commitment to helping young athletes thrive.
LuskinOIC Hosts Annual National Cerebral Palsy Conference Posted on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 by Tyler Johnson LuskinOIC will host the UCLA/LuskinOIC Center for Cerebral Palsy Margaret Jones Professional Conference and CP Family Forum on March 21, an important annual event that brings together leaders in cerebral palsy care, research, and advocacy from across the country. This year’s conference is particularly significant as it will feature remarks from Dr. Soroush Baghdadi, newly appointed director of the UCLA/LuskinOIC Center for Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Baghdadi will share his vision for advancing interdisciplinary care and strengthening community partnerships to better support individuals with cerebral palsy and their families. The 2025 theme, “Growing Up With CP,” focuses on the evolving needs of individuals with cerebral palsy across the lifespan, with an emphasis on transitions in care, long-term outcomes, and whole-person support. The conference brings together clinicians, families, researchers, and community partners to foster collaboration and shared learning. The event will be headlined by Dr. Mark D. Peterson, Charles E. Lytle Jr. Endowed Research Professor at University of Michigan Medicine and a Fulbright Scholar. An international leader in disability health research, Dr. Peterson has authored more than 200 publications and leads the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cerebral Palsy. His work is also informed by lived experience as the father of a teenager with cerebral palsy. The conference will welcome more than 30 families affected by cerebral palsy, more than 50 physical therapists, and a dozen high-impact community organizations for a full day of learning, connection, and support—reinforcing LuskinOIC’s role as a national hub for interdisciplinary CP care. Visit our website to learn more about the Cerebral Palsy Margaret Jones Professional Conference and the CP Family Forum.
Why A+E Networks Continues to Champion LuskinOIC’s Mission Posted on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 by Tyler Johnson We are proud to share a video created by our longtime partner, A+E Networks, highlighting LuskinOIC’s mission and the impact of their continued support. In the video, LuskinOIC CEO Dr. Anthony Scaduto underscores the urgency of our work—providing life-changing orthopaedic care to children who otherwise could not access or afford it. Viewers see firsthand how our team transforms young lives through specialized surgical care, physical therapy, and prosthetics and orthotics services. For more than a decade, A+E has championed our mission, helping support more than 60,000 patient visits each year, 85% of which serve children who are underinsured or uninsured. Their commitment to sharing our story with global partners reflects a deep understanding that investing in children’s mobility is an investment in their futures. We are grateful for partners who do more than give. A+E Networks takes the time to truly understand our work and amplify our mission to audiences around the world.
Hopkins Family’s $15,000 Gift Advances Access at LuskinOIC Posted on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 by Tyler Johnson On behalf of LuskinOIC and the patients we serve, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Board of Trustees member Iran Hopkins and her husband, Christopher Hopkins, for their generous $15,000 gift in support of the Innovation Campaign. Since joining the Board this past fall, Iran has been a passionate and committed advocate for our mission. Through a thoughtful review of their personal and professional networks, along with the use of a director’s discretionary fund, Iran and Christopher designated their gift to support a key Innovation Campaign project focused on improving access to our front entrance and Urgent Care Center. Dr. Goldman with a LuskinOIC patient This project, a passion initiative of our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Silva, will replace stairs and a lengthy ramp with a graded slope and rotary drop-off area, helping ensure safer, more welcoming access for our patients and families. Iran and Christopher’s leadership and generosity underscore the meaningful impact individuals can make when they leverage their resources to support innovation in care. We invite our community to follow their example by contributing to the Innovation Campaign. Together, we can advance innovative programs, expand access to care, and help ensure brighter futures for the patients and families who rely on LuskinOIC.