Mary Pack Arthritis Program (MPAP) Clinics

Services depend on location and may include:

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Nursing 
• Social Work

Specialty services are also offered at various locations – find the location near you for details on services available. 

See below for full list of specialty services available:

• Biologics Infusion Clinic – safely administers IV biologic medications ordered by a VCH rheumatologist for the treatment of inflammatory arthritis and other systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases
• Advanced Therapeutics Clinic – a physician and nurse-led clinic to assist rheumatologists in selecting and initiating medications such as targeted therapies, biologics and newer Health Canada-approved medications for the treatment of inflammatory arthritis and systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
• Oral Medicine Clinic – a monthly dental clinic that assesses oral health issues related to systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.  
• Orthopedic Clinic – a monthly specialist-led clinic that assesses people with advanced joint changes for possible surgery to address pain and improve day-to-day activities
• Intensive Collaborative Arthritis Program (ICAP) – an intensive interdisciplinary program that includes therapy, medication management, counselling, education and referral to community services for adults with complex forms of inflammatory arthritis and systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease who require intensive interdisciplinary care. Watch the ICAP information video.
• Psychiatry Clinic – a weekly physician led clinic that assesses and provides help including coping strategies for people with psychological concerns related to their rheumatic condition
• Young Adult Rheumatic Disease Program – provides multidisciplinary treatment for young adults, who were treated in the pediatric program for various rheumatic diseases, to help with the transition to adult care.
• Pediatric program: An interdisciplinary team that includes Pediatric Rheumatologist, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Registered Nursing and Social Work. The team offers assessment, treatment, counseling, education and follow up to children and young adults with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. (Penticton/Victoria)
• Vasculitis Clinic – a weekly physician and nurse-led clinic that assesses and provides patient education for managing systemic vasculitis.
• Lupus Clinic – a weekly physician and nursing-led clinic that provides consulting services and patient education for assessing and managing systemic lupus erythematosus.
• Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases Clinic – this clinic provides counselling for women/men with rheumatic diseases and a medication review prior to and during pregnancy
• Scleroderma Clinic – a weekly physician and nursing-led clinic that provides consulting services and patient education for assessing and managing systemic sclerosis (limited and diffuse).
• Myositis Clinic – a weekly physician and nursing-led clinic that provides consulting services and patient education for assessing and managing myositis.
• Downtown Eastside Clinic: a biweekly outreach program with physician and nursing-led clinic that provides consulting services and patient education for assessing and managing client living with Rheumatological conditions in Downtown Eastside region.
• Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA): a weekly physician and nursing-led clinic that provides consulting services and patient education for assessing and managing GCA.
• Sjogren's Clinic:  a weekly physician and nursing-led clinic that provides consulting services and patient education for assessing and managing Sjogren’s syndrome.
• Telehealth Clinics: a rheumatologist-led telehealth service  based in Vancouver for patients with Lupus, Myositis or Pregnancy and rheumatic conditions

All MPAP Clinic services require a referral – some require a doctor’s referral, and others require a rheumatologist referral.

Find a location near you to learn the full details on which clinic and specialty services are available and how to access services at the location.

Most MPAP services are covered by the Medical Services Plan (MSP). There is a charge for custom made splints and orthotics.

The Mary Pack Arthritis Program has over 75 years of experience providing a comprehensive collection of education and treatment services to people living with arthritis in British Columbia.

Find resources on managing your arthritis, learn about who Mary Pack was and learn about other Mary Pack Arthritis Program services, such as Travelling Clinics. 

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