Transitioning From Pediatric Care to Adult Care in Lupus - Dr. Stephanie Wong

18/09/2023 34 min

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Episode Synopsis

Our conversation today is on the Transition of Care - from Pediatrics to Adult Care. We are pleased to be joined by Dr. Stephanie Wong and Nameerah Hasan for today’s conversation.
Dr. Wong is the 2022-2023 Lupus Ontario Geoff Carr Fellow. Having completed her MD at the University of BC, Dr. Wong is expanding her clinical experience at SickKids Hospital in Toronto and also attending the transition clinics at Mount Sinai and Toronto Western. 
Nameerah Hasan is a lupus warrior. Contracting double pneumonia and experiencing a month-long hospital stay at the age of 12, Nameerah began exhibiting other hallmarks of lupus such as fevers, muscle and joint aches, migraines and blood clots. She was treated by the incredible team at SickKids Hospital and eventually diagnosed with SLE and Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
Enjoy the conversation!