NCRA’s First Advocacy Day
On Tuesday, May 23, the North Carolina Rheumatology Association (NCRA) embarked on a day of advocacy for rheumatology at our state capital. With a team
Author: Samantha Strazanac
COVID19 Webinars
Dr. Calabrese – Navigating Patient Care Through the Pandemic Click here Dr. Mease – Navigating Patient Care Through the Pandemic Click here Dr. Wells –
NCMS COVID19 Update and Discussion, 4 May 2020
Palmer Edwards, MD (NCMS president) – update on last 6 weeks – what has NCMS been up to? Recommended stopping elective procedures, promoted shelter in
Learning Opportunities
The ACR is currently sponsoring a Virtual Rheumatology Learning (ViRL) collaboration across training programs with seminars 3x a week to continue learning during COVID-19. Schedule
AbbVie Patient Support Resources
Websites for providers humiriapro.com humiraconnect.com (more rheumatology related) Rinvoqhcp.com AbbVie.com 1-877-complete Goal is exceptional patient experience Ambassador role expanded – emotional impact for patient No
NCRA Statement on Plaquenil/ Chloroquine Shortage for Rheumatic patients
The North Carolina Rheumatology Association (NCRA) strongly discourages the practice of hoarding or prescribing hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a precaution against COVID-19. Such hoarding and misuse
Statement from North Carolina Rheumatology Association Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As we represent the physicians and advanced practice providers (physician assistants and nurse practitioners) that care for patients with rheumatologic disease in North Carolina, we
NC Department of Health and Human Services
COVID19 resources from the NC Department of Health and Human Services are available here. This website provides details on NC response to COVID19 and resources
NORM Resource Page for COVID19
NORM (National Organization of Rheumatology Managers has developed a resource page to aid practice manager/administrators through the non-clinical challenges that practices are facing. Their resource
NCRA Annual Meeting
Greetings from your NCRA board! 2019 just started, right? That is true … but before long, Spring will be here in lovely North Carolina. Besides