Rheumatology

Hemato-Immuno-Lymphoproliferative (HILP) Clinic

The Hemato-Immuno-Lymphoproliferative (HILP) Clinic provides consultative services for patients with actual or concerning features for Hematologic and Immunologic dysfunction. 

Neuroimmunology Clinic

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Neuroimmunology Clinic provides evidence-based, family-centered clinical care for infants, children and teens with autoimmune disorders that affect the central nervous system, known as neuroimmune disorders.

Read Megan's Story

Name: Megan
Condition(s): Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis JIA

Megan was a normal, healthy baby until she experienced a febrile seizure at 11 months old that seemingly launched her immune system into attack mode. At 18 months she still wasn’t walking, and no longer crawled.

Read Dezzaray's Story

Name: Dezzaray K.
Condition(s): Linear/Localized Scleroderma
Age Today: 13 Years

My daughter spent her third birthday in the emergency room because she stopped walking. I later noticed a white streak on her foot and her right leg was rock hard.

Read Courtney's Story

Name: Courtney R.
Condition(s): Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis JIA
Age Today: 24 Years

Courtney was diagnosed with JIA, better known as Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, in July of 2015. Courtney and her family didn’t even realize that kids could get arthritis too.

Read Alexandra's Story

Name: Alexandra J.
Condition(s): Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis JIA
Age Today: 13 Years

Even though Alexandra is young, she’s been dealing with JIA for a while. She began receiving care and treatment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Rheumatology Clinic before she was even 2 years old.