Johns Hopkins Rheumatology

We are honored to be recognized by our peers as one of the top rheumatology divisions in the country. Our faculty, trainees and staff are driven by our mission to provide outstanding patient-centered care, while teaching the next generation of rheumatologists and partnering with our patients to study and unravel complex rheumatic diseases. We are grateful to our patients for supporting our scientific endeavors, including study of the causes and mechanisms of rheumatic diseases, better screening and treatment approaches, and tools to develop personalized medicine strategies in rheumatology.

Cold weather can be difficult for those living with a rheumatic disease. Flares, falls, and pain may happen. Here are 5 tips to help you avoid these challenging symptoms:

1. Pay attention to your surroundings
2. Wear supportive shoes with good tread
3. Wear compression gloves
4. Take care while shoveling
5. Stay active

Navigating Winter Weather: 5 Tips for Arthritis Patients Cold weather can be difficult for those living with a rheumatic disease. Flares, falls, and pain may happen. Here are 5 tips to help you avoid these challeng...

Exercise, stress management, and open communication with your rheumatologist can help you live a healthy, normal life with RA. In our final video of this series, Vicky Ruffing, RN-BC, talks about ways to live a balanced, healthy life with rheumatoid Arthritis.

We would like to thank Abbvie, Inc. and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for their contribution to this program through unrestricted grants.

Lifestyle Modifications for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis - Johns Hopkins RheumTV Exercise, stress management, and open communication with your rheumatologist can help you live a healthy, normal life with RA. In our final video of this series, Vicky Ruffing, RN-BC, talks […]