We are a team of health-care professionals working together to help children with rheumatic conditions live their best life. We are dedicated to providing family-centred care with a team approach. We always strive to enhance the care we provide. Our team is a leader in rheumatology research and education.
We provide care for patients with:
- inflammatory arthritis including juvenile arthritis (JIA)
- systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases
- vasculitis
- autoinflammatory conditions
In the news
Available community programs
Cassie & Friends |
The Cassie & Friends Society’s (C+F) mission is to transform the lives of kids and families living with juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases through research, education, connection and support. Since 2007, they’ve raised over $3.2 million to help young people and their families thrive in the face of chronic illness and find meaning in supporting others and giving back. Cassie & Friends is now active in every province and territory in Canada and is a valuable resource for newly diagnosed patients and established patients alike. Consider joining them in their work toward a pain-free future for kids with rheumatic disease. For more information please visit Cassie & Friends |
Camp Ontario – Arthritis Society Canada |
Camp Ontario is an annual five-day overnight retreat for Ontario children and youth ages 8-17 who are living with arthritis. This year, Camp Ontario will be hosted once again at Camp Tamakwa, situated in the beautiful Algonquin Park. The focus of Camp Ontario is to provide a place where children with arthritis can come together and participate in fun, barrier-free activities in an environment where their medical and social needs can be supported. Campers get the chance to meet and interact with other children and volunteers living with arthritis. They are given an opportunity to increase their independence, learn new things, engage in social activities and meet new friends. In addition to a wide range of crafts, sports and water activities, the camp also offers the chance for children and youth to learn about their disease and discuss coping skills with peers just like them. With a mixture of new and returning campers, Camp Ontario promises a life-time of memories and lifelong friendships! For more information please visit Camp Ontario. |
Rheuminfo.com |
RheumInfo.com was first developed in 2003 to serve a need of providing accurate and reliable arthritis information (including medication information) for patients and health care providers. Through simple word of mouth the site has grown to become respected internationally for the value and creativity of the content. For more information please visit RheumInfo.com |
The rheumatology team
Rheumatologists |
Nadia Luca, MD (Division Chief) Roman Jurencak, MD Tala El Tal, MD |
Nurse Case Managers |
Cindy Cook, RN, Case Manager Stephanie Levac, RN, BScN, Case Manager |
Allied Health |
Julie Crowson, Physiotherapist (on maternity leave) Arielle Roy, Physiotherapist |
Research |
Michele Gibbon, Research Coordinator |
Administration |
Laura Rivest, Administrator (on maternity leave) Roxanne MacKay, Administrative Coordinator |
How to contact us
Here's how you can reach the CHEO Rheumatology team:
Visit in person |
Rheumatology (Clinic C1) Located on the main floor of CHEO. When you enter the main lobby of CHEO, turn to the left and walk to the left of the gift shop. Take the first hallway to your left. The C1 clinic is the first door on the left. |
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Division of Rheumatology, CHEO |
Telephone and Fax |
Telephone
Fax
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Referrals
To be referred to the CHEO Rheumatology Program, have your doctor fax us a referral including a clinical summary, most recent bloodwork results, any recent medical imaging results and your contact information.
Making or cancelling appointments
To schedule, reschedule or cancel an appointment please call 613-767-7600 extension 4105.
Filling prescriptions
Please call your pharmacy and ask them fax us a prescription refill request at 613-738-4297. Refills may take 3-5 days before they are reviewed and filled. Please plan ahead and request a refill before your medication runs out.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the rheumatology team or your child's treatment, contact our team:
- Nurse Case Managers: 613-737-7600 extension 2398
- Physiotherapy: 613-737-7600 extension 2856
- Social Work: 613-737-7600 extension 2174
- Administration/Other: 613-737-7600 extension 1015