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Division of Rheumatology

Advocacy

The Division of Pediatric Rhematology are actively involved with support groups, foundations, and other organizations that work towards improving the understanding of pediatric rheumatic diseases.
 
  • American Juvenile Arthritis Organization (AJAO) 2006 National Meeting: This is a parent support group for children with arthritis and they host yearly, national meetings.  Drs. Rabinovich and Schanberg spoke at the 2006 meeting.

  • American College of Rheumatology, Pediatric Rheumatology Section Executive Committee: Drs. Rabinovich and Schanberg have served on this committee devoted to pediatric rheumatology within the American College of Rheumatology.

  • Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance: Drs. Ardoin, Morgan DeWitt, Rabinovich and Schanberg are active members of CARRA, an organization devoted solely to furthering knowledge in pediatric rheumatology.

  • Lupus Foundation of America: Dr. Schanberg is a Medical Advisory Board Member to this organization devoted to furthering the understanding and treatments of lupus.
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Contact Information
Division offices 
T909 Children's Health Center 
DUMC Box 3212
Durham, NC 27710
919-684-6575
919-684-6616 fax
Other numbers 
New or return appointments: 919-668-4000 or
919-684-6575 option 1
Urgent calls during business hours:
919-684-6575 option 2
Pediatric rheumatologist on call evenings/weekends/holidays:
919-684-8111
Links
Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance at www.carragroup.org

Arthritis Foundation at www.arthritis.org

American College of Rheumatology at www.rheumatology.org

Lupus Foundation of America at www.lupus.org

Alliance for Lupus Research at www.lupusresearch.org

The Myositis Association at www.myositis.org

Spondylitis Association of America at www.spondylitis.org
 
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