The nonprofit believes every child deserves the freedom to move, grow, and play

Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC) announced that Dr. Nicholas Bernthal, attending surgeon and board member at LuskinOIC, as well as chair and executive medical director of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, threw the ceremonial first pitch at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, April 14, during Healthcare Appreciation Night.

The evening recognized the dedication and impact of healthcare professionals and included a special pregame ceremony honoring healthcare heroes across Los Angeles.

The 115-year-old Los Angeles institution's mission is to provide innovative treatments and world-class orthopaedic care to children regardless of ability to pay. The nonprofit believes that every child deserves the freedom to move, grow, and play.

More than 80% of LuskinOIC’s patients are underinsured, and LuskinOIC relies on the enduring support of donors and dedicated sponsors to help provide first-class care for children with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders and advances patient-centered care worldwide. In alliance with UCLA Health, LuskinOIC stands as the largest provider of pediatric orthopaedic care on the West Coast, receives more than 60,000 patient visits each year, and offers pro-bono treatment to patients in Calexico and Mexicali, among other cities worldwide.

For more information, visit luskinoic.org, support via donation, follow us @LuskinOIC

About Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children

Founded in 1911, Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children is a nonprofit pediatric orthopaedic hospital dedicated to providing world-class care to children regardless of their families' ability to pay. In partnership with UCLA Health, LuskinOIC serves more than 60,000 patient visits annually, with over 85% of patients covered by Medi-Cal or underinsured. The Institute operates both locally and globally, with pro bono clinics serving underserved communities. For more information, visit luskinoic.org.

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Dr. Nicholas Bernthal, attending surgeon and board member at LuskinOIC, throws the first pitch at Dodger Stadium.