UT Southwestern Medical Center has a caring staff of medical professionals who are committed to enhancing patients’ quality of life as well as meeting the needs of patients’ families. Our staff can direct them to a variety of informative and enriching support groups and other resources, which can be tailored to meet a specific situation.
At UT Southwestern, excellence in patient care includes pointing the way to resources patients and their families may not be familiar with, but which have proved invaluable to others. We trust these services will assist patients on the road to healing and improved health.
American College of Rheumatology
This organization has compiled information on a number of topics of interest to patients with rheumatic diseases.
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization that supports patients with arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. The Arthritis Foundation is a leading voice on research advancements and provides the latest news, statistics and inspiring stories of people with arthritis.
Lupus Foundation of America
The Lupus Foundation of America provides support to patients with lupus and their families. It also advocates for better lupus treatment and funds research to find a cure for lupus.
Spondylitis Association of America
The Spondylitis Association of America provides information and support to patients with ankylosing spondylitis and related disorders.