BMC’s Yawkey building doors are now closed as an entrance as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our campus and provide you with the best clinical care.

All patients and visitors on our main campus must enter our hospital via Shapiro, Menino, or Moakley buildings, where they will be greeted by team members at a new centralized check-in desk before continuing to the hospital. We are excited to welcome you and appreciate your patience as we improve our facilities.

Rheumatology Patient Information

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The American College of Rheumatology provides a wide range of tips, support, and other information for patients with arthritis and systemic rheumatic autoimmune diseases and their families. Learn more below. 

  • For Tips & Resources: Living with a rheumatic disease can come with challenges. But having the right knowledge and support can help. These resources or both patients and caregivers will get you started with the information you need.
  • Helpful Links: More than 80 resources for patients and caregivers are available on this site from SimpleTasks, a campaign dedicated to raised awareness of the impact of rheumatic disease.
  • Support Sites: Learn from arthritis experts and hear about the latest in rheumatic disease policy and news on the Arthritis Foundation website and also the SimpleTask blog.