Health Care Professionals
Stay up to date on the latest lupus information, research, and clinical guidelines and find resources for your patients.
Thank you for all you do to care for people with lupus.
Whether you are a physician, nurse, or other health care professional, we know the importance of having the latest information at your fingertips. The Lupus Foundation of America is proud to provide health care professionals with credible up-to-date resources to help you better identify, diagnose and manage your patients. We also have resources available to share with your patients that can complement your medical care.
Resources for Health Care Professionals
The Lupus Foundation of America offers a variety of resources to help health care professionals better serve their patients and advance their careers.
On-demand education opportunities for health care professionals, including lupus specialists, primary care providers, nurses and other allied health professionals. Continuing Education (CE) credit may be available.
The latest news from all the leading lupus research publications, including peer-reviewed medical journals, public and private research centers, medical centers and government agencies.
On-demand learning modules and downloadable resources about lupus, including signs and symptoms, treatments, resources and support available to people with lupus.
A peer-reviewed, open access, online journal that provides a central point for publication of basic, clinical, translational, and epidemiological studies of all aspects of lupus and related diseases.
Research and grant opportunities to help develop the next generation of lupus researchers.
Articles and videos from our National Resource Center on Lupus selected specifically for health care professionals.
Our self-management guides are designed for individuals with low health literacy and limited access to technology. The guides offer people with lupus skill-building activities and tools for the most popular areas of lupus self-management: managing symptoms and managing stress.
Our self-management referral toolkit includes tools and resources for health care providers, public health professionals, or community health workers to refer individuals to the LFA’s self-management resources.
Resources to Share with Your Patients
The Lupus Foundation of America collaborates with experts to provide clear, easy-to-use information, programs and resources that help people with lupus navigate every step of their journey. Watch the following video for an overview of services and find links to downloadable fact sheets, toolkits and other patient resources below.
Lupus Fact Sheets
Our fact sheets covering the most frequent questions about lupus are available in English, Spanish and Chinese, and can be downloaded as a PDF right from your computer.
Lupus and the Body Fact Sheets
The following fact sheets explain how lupus affects specific organs and systems in the body. They are available in English, Spanish and Chinese, and can be downloaded as a PDF right from your computer.
Lupus Toolkits
The following toolkits are available as downloadable PDFs and provide guidance, support and advice for people affected by lupus, including those in school and care partners.
Health insurance is complicated and difficult to understand, especially if you need specific care for your lupus or if you’re helping someone with lupus navigate their care. This guide can help clear up some of that confusion by explaining what health insurance is and how getting the right health insurance can help with managing lupus. Download printable PDF in: English | Español
Our Toolkit for Caregivers is designed to provide caregivers with guidance, support and advice. It covers topics such as self-care and setting limits, managing finances and legal matters for your loved one. It includes a daily care plan template, problem-solving tips, helpful forms, templates for tracking vital information and more. Download printable PDF in: English | Español
A collection of up-to-date resources and support services that help to educate, empower and connect all those impacted by lupus.
A 12-week email series designed to introduce people with lupus to tips and resources that can help them better manage lupus and its everyday challenges.
Certified health education specialists are available to answer questions and provide caring support to people with lupus, their families, and caregivers.
Strategies to Embrace Living with Lupus Fearlessly (SELF) is a free online, self-care program that provides tailored support to people with lupus in managing symptoms, stress, medications and working with their health care team.
Support Groups provide a safe and understanding environment where people with lupus can come together to ask questions, listen to others, or lend a helping hand. Find groups by interest or region.
This free educational series offers people with lupus, their families and friends a way to learn more about the latest in lupus research and managing the disease.
Interested in sharing the Lupus Foundation of America's programs and services in your office? Printable PDFs are available to download below:
- Overview of LFA Resources and Services
- Take Charge Email Series
- Health Education Specialists
- SELF Mobile App
- Lupus & You: Answers. Advocacy. Action.
We're here to help.
Our health education specialists are specially trained to provide people affected by lupus with free non-medical support, disease education, information and helpful resources.
If you are a health care professional and have questions or would like more information, please email HCPinfo@lupus.org.