Rheumatology Clinic

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

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

Visit in person

Rheumatology (Clinic C1)
CHEO
401 Smyth Road
Ottawa ON
K2H 8L1

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.

Mail

Division of Rheumatology, CHEO
401 Smyth Road,
Ottawa ON
K1H 8L1

Telephone and Fax

Telephone

• 613-737-7600 extension 4105 or 2222

Fax

• 613-738-4297
• 613-738-4292 (for referrals only)