Mary Pack Arthritis Centre

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  The Mary Pack Arthritis Program in Vancouver, B.C. provides services to people with:

  • All types of inflammatory arthritis.
  • Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease (SARD)
  • Complex osteoarthritis

  The Mary Pack Arthritis Program in Vancouver, B.C. does not provide services for:

  • Most types of soft tissue conditions or mechanical back pain when there is no confirmed diagnosis of arthritis.
  • Osteoporosis if it is not related to inflammatory arthritis
  • Chronic pain conditions not related to arthritis, such as fibromyalgia
  • Hypermobility syndrome as a primary diagnosis
  • Rehabilitation for total joint replacements that are not related to inflammatory arthritis or Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease (SARD)
  • Patients with open ICBC or WorkSafe BC claims
  • Find alternate services to meet these needs 

  MPAP Arthritis Classes do not require a referral. 

• Get a referral

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  MPAP visits are covered by the B.C. Medical Services Plan (MSP). 

  If you are a referring health professional, please complete the Mary Pack Arthritis Program Vancouver Referral Form and fax it to (604) 875-4321. 

  The following treatment services at Mary Pack Arthritis Centre require a referral from a Physician or Nurse Practitioner.

  These services are provided by a variety of health-care providers who can help you learn how to self-manage and treat arthritis, including:

  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Social Work Counsellor
  • Registered Nurse

  Mary Pack Arthritis Program offers following specialty services at Mary Pack Arthritis Centre.

  The following services require a referral from a Family Practitioner or Specialist:

  • Lupus Clinic
  • Downtown Eastside Clinic
  • Vasculitis Clinic
  • Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
  • Pregnancy and Rheumatic Disease Clinic

  The following services require a referral from a Specialist or the Emergency Department:

  • Biological Infusions
  • Oral Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Sjogren's Clinic

  The following services require a referral from a Rheumatologist only:

  • Advanced Therapeutics
  • Orthopaedics
  • Intensive Collaborative Arthritis Program (ICAP - formerly OPDP)
  • Scleroderma Clinic
  • Myositis Clinic

  The following service requires a referral from a Pediatric Rheumatologist:

  • Young Adult Rheumatic Disease (YARD)

• Wait for a call to book an appointment

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  If you have been referred to our program for treatment (such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work), we will contact you to discuss your needs and treatment options. We offer services in-person and using virtual health (e.g., Zoom, FaceTime). 

• Cancellation policy

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  Appointments are in high demand. Please provide us with 24 hours’ notice if you can no longer make your appointment. Two non-attendances (i.e., cancelling with less than 24 hours’ notice) may result in discharge from treatment.

  To cancel, please call 604-875-4040 within regular business hours. Or leave a message at 604-875-4111 ext. 68810  if calling after hours.