Weather Advisory: Temporary Door Closure

Due to extreme cold, access through the Moakley Building's entrance off Boston Medical Center Place will be temporarily closed from 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, through 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2.

All patients and visitors should use the main entrance for the Menino and Yawkey Buildings during this time. The hospital remains open and operating as normal.

We appreciate your patience as we take these precautions during severe winter weather.

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Connective Tissue Diseases

A connective tissue disease is a condition that affects parts of the body that connect everything together. Collagen and elastin make up connective tissues, including ligaments and skin. When a connective tissue disorder is present, these tissues become inflamed and damage to the body can occur. Rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma are two examples of connective tissue disorder.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Rheumatology

The Department of Rheumatology provides a full range of services, such as joint injections, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and infusion therapies, for arthritis and systemic rheumati…
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Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Clinic

With our expertise in other rheumatic conditions that share features with MCTD, we are uniquely positioned to provide the specialized care this condition requires.