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What we do
The Pediatric Rheumatology Program provides coordinated care for children and youth with rheumatic diseases including:
Diagnostic consultation services
Rheumatology follow-up clinics for children and youth diagnosed with rheumatic diseases, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, scleroderma and other rare autoimmune or inflammatory disorders
Consultation and treatment by specialized pediatric rheumatology physiotherapists and occupational therapists
A specialized transition program for youth aged 18-23 yrs, called The Young Adults with Rheumatic Diseases (YARD) Clinic. This unique program provides support for youth to become independent in the management of their health care as they move to adult rheumatology services. This clinic is held at the Mary Pack Arthritis Centre, with the help of an adult rheumatologist.
Weekly procedures clinic for joint injections, done under conscious sedation
Supervision of IV therapies in the
Medical Day Unit
Telephone consultations to pediatricians and family doctors across the province
The Pediatric Rheumatology Program is a province-wide resource for patients, families and physicians. Outreach pediatric rheumatology traveling clinics are held in Prince George, Terrace, and Queen Charlotte Islands twice a year.