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Pediatric rheumatology

We deliver specialized, child-centered care for young patients with rheumatic conditions. Our team helps families navigate diagnosis, treatment and long-term care close to home.

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Children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases

Atlantic Health provides comprehensive services for children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases, such as arthritis and chronic pain syndromes.

Our team works in close collaboration with your child’s primary care providers and pediatric subspecialists. In addition, patient education and family counseling on disease prognosis, as well as management, are emphasized at each visit, with consideration given to your child or adolescent’s development.

Physician services are provided by Atlantic Medical Group and are on staff at Goryeb Children's Hospital.

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Our physicians provide specialized care to patients with complicated illnesses at the Center for Advanced Medicine in Pediatrics.

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Pediatric articles

OrthopedicsIs it growing pains or something else?Is your child’s leg pain growing pains or something else? Learn the symptoms, how to relieve the pain and when it’s time to see a doctor.
Children's HealthSwim safety starts before kids jump inWater safety begins before your kids hit the water. Swim lessons are one way to keep children safe at pools, lakes and oceans. Here are a few more tips from an Atlantic Health expert.
Children's HealthWhy healthy kids still need well visitsLearn why well visits at Atlantic Health matter for pediatric preventive care, healthy growth and development, and catching concerns early.
Children's Health10 things to know before you take your child to the ERAn Atlantic Health pediatric emergency medicine doctor explains when to take your child to a pediatric ER and what to expect when you arrive.
Children's HealthMMR vaccine myths vs. facts: What parents should knowGet the facts about the MMR vaccine, including safety, effectiveness and common myths about measles, mumps and rubella.
Cold, Flu & VirusesHand, foot and mouth disease: What parents should knowLearn the symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease and ways to prevent it from an expert at Atlantic Health.
Patient StoriesA prenatal ultrasound reveals baby’s rare diseaseWhen a prenatal ultrasound revealed that Dana’s baby had a rare disease, an Atlantic Health team of pediatric specialists stepped in. Today, Dana’s two-year-old son is thriving.
Healthy Living7 common myths about HPVIf you think you understand HPV, these facts may surprise you. An Atlantic Health expert clarifies the misconceptions surrounding humanpapillomavirus (HPV).
Children's HealthWhy does the Hepatitis B vaccine at birth matter?The virus known as hepatitis B could quietly threaten your child’s health into adulthood. That’s why Atlantic Health pediatricians continue to recommend the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine as the best source of prevention.
Children's HealthCold air exercise challenge: A game-changer for active kidsCold weather can cause breathing troubles in children. An Atlantic Health expert explains how one simple test can determine why this happens—and what to do about it.
Brain HealthMigraines in kids: When is it more than just a headache?Migraines in children and teens are common—and sometimes misunderstood. An Atlantic Health expert explains how early recognition and management can make a real difference.
Mental WellnessThe “Find Out” approach: How FAFO parenting works and when to use ItFAFO-style parenting, which means fool around and find out, is about letting kids face the natural consequences of their behavior—all with love and guidance from Mom and Dad.