Big Game Breakdown!

With The Big Game coming up this weekend, check out our review of the competing cities! To inquire about our available positions for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Assistants; contact Jackson Therapy Partners at 800-774-7785 or info@jacksontherapy.com. 

Baltimore, Maryland:
Baltimore is Maryland's largest city and economic hub, known for its beautiful harbor; quirky, distinct neighborhoods; unique museums; the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital to the east and the University of Maryland Medical Center to the west. 

No matter your age, there’s something for everyone in this bustling city! Are you an arts lover? Check out the Baltimore Museum of Art, Maryland's largest art museum which features an internationally renowned collection of 19th century, modern and contemporary art. A visit to Baltimore's National Aquarium is a must! Attracting more than 1.6 million visitors per year, the Aquarium houses more than 16,000 creatures in their natural habitats. Not only will you see animals such as stingrays, sharks, sea turtles, puffins and thousands more; you can also catch an up-close view of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins with the National Aquarium trainers in the live-action Dolphin Show, “Our Ocean Planet.” Continue your learning experience with the numerous sights and hands-on activities at the Maryland Science Center. Featuring an IMAX theater and a planetarium, there’s plenty to keep everyone’s attention! Looking for a day out on the town? Located in the heart of the Inner Harbor on Pratt Street, Harborplace and The Gallery offer unique shopping, diverse dining and a variety of entertainment right on the picturesque waterfront. And when the sun goes down, Baltimore heats up!  Night owls can enjoy brew pubs, taverns, comedy clubs, dance clubs, live music and sports bars after dark. Maryland fans are passionate about their sports! From world-class professional sports teams to top-notch college tournaments, Baltimore sporting features an assortment of sports legends and organizations to learn about, root for and watch. With state-of-the-art stadiums; take in an exciting Baltimore Ravens football, Baltimore Orioles baseball or Baltimore Blast soccer game!

San Francisco, California: 
As the fourth most populous city in California, there’s plenty for all ages to enjoy in San Francisco!  

Are you an arts lover? The newly renovated Fox Theater is the centerpiece of the Uptown Oakland District. The historic theater is available to rent for events and hosts nearly 80 live concerts per year, featuring world-class artists. Take a walk on the wild side at the San Francisco Zoo, home to a variety of exotic animals. Visit the African Savanna; Grizzly Gulch; Lemur Forest; Penguin Island; Gorilla Preserve and Children's Zoo. Aquarium of the Bay is San Francisco's only waterfront aquarium where you can meet 20,000 amazing marine animals as you walk through 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels. Thrill seekers can head to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom; northern California's only combination of wildlife, oceanarium and theme park adventure. The must-see Pier 39 is an open-air festival marketplace located on San Francisco Bay with two levels of fun-filled attractions, 110 specialty shops and 14 full-service restaurants. Try your hand at Lady Luck at Lucky Chances Casino. Open 24 hours, the Casino boasts poker games, Asian games, baccarat, blackjack, 3-card poker, weekly poker tournaments, restaurants, bar, and much more! Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a world-famous seaside amusement park that features the1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, summer entertainment, indoor game arcades and more. Are you a sports fan? You’re in luck! You can throw on some cheer gear and check out a San Francisco 49ers or San Francisco Giants game! Whatever your pleasure, there’s something for all ages in this bustling city!

Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House Chairites of Central Florida

Now through March 31, Jackson Therapy Partners and sister company, Jackson Nurse Professionals, will be collecting the pop tabs off of aluminum cans for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida as part of the 2012-2013 School Pop Tab Recycling Contest, presented by WKMG-TV/LOCAL 6 and Central Florida McDonald’s.

Pop tabs will be collected from participating schools and corporations, weighed, and the number of pounds collected will be translated into dollars and donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida to help families with sick children. This program not only helps raise funds and awareness for the Ronald McDonald Houses, but also encourages community engagement and recycling.

Since 1996, the RMHCCF Pop Tabs program has collected over 80 tons of pop tabs and raised over $120,000 to benefit the children and families staying at the two Ronald McDonald House locations in Orlando.

For more information, visit  http://www.rmhccf.org/involve-poptab.shtml.

About RMHCCF:
Located on land donated by Florida Hospital, families of critically ill children turn to the Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando when their children are hospitalized or receiving treatment at area medical facilities. The purpose of the Ronald McDonald House of Orlando is to provide a "home-away-from-home" for families in medical crisis. Before the Ronald McDonald Houses, being with a hospitalized child meant parents were sleeping in their cars or in chairs in the waiting room, eating out of vending machines, or bearing the expense of impersonal hotel rooms. Today, the Ronald McDonald House program is now two Houses strong with 59 bedroom and more than 200 volunteers to serve families in medical crisis with an ill child. They are open 24-7-365 to provide families with a safe haven close by the hospital, so that they can focus on the wellness of their child.

City Spotlight --- Orlando

As a traveling therapist, you have the opportunity to visit cities near and far! In this week's spotlight, we're bringing you to our hometown ---- Orlando! As the backbone of Florida’s tourism industry, there’s plenty of thrilling attractions in Orlando! Downtown Orlando offers an array of entertainment including Orlando Magic basketball games, Orlando Predators arena football, as well as thrilling nightlife, excellent restaurants, and artistic and cultural attractions. Known as the entertainment capital of the world, the city of Orlando hosts attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, SeaWorld, Aquatica, Kennedy Space Center and much more! Are you a performing arts lover? The Orlando Metropolitan Area is home to a substantial theater population including the Central Florida Ballet, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Orlando Repertory Theatre and more. The Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre hosts national Broadway tours on a regular basis and will be replaced by the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts in the future. Whatever your pleasure, there’s something for all ages in the bustling “City Beautiful!” Looking for a position in this great city? Contact us at 800-774-7785 or info@jacksontherapy.com to speak with one of our seasoned recruiters!