At Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, our Pediatric Rheumatology team provides expert, family-centered care for children and teens under the age of 18 living with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. These conditions can affect joints, skin, muscles, and organs and often require specialized, long-term management.
We know these diagnoses can feel overwhelming for families. That’s why our approach focuses on clarity, collaboration, and continuity of care, supporting both patients and providers every step of the way.
Our team evaluates and manages a wide range of pediatric autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, including:
Our program follows evidence-based medicine grounded in national and international best practices. Treatment plans are family focused, empowering families to make informed decisions about therapies and goals.
We emphasize continuity of care, ensuring children have long-term management and monitoring as they grow. Families also receive education and support to understand their child’s condition and manage it confidently at home.
Patients in our Rheumatology Program benefit from Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s wraparound services, including:
Pediatric Rheumatologist
Dr. Luciana Paim Marques is a pediatric rheumatologist with over 15 years of clinical practice. Prior to joining Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, she served as a professor at the University of Fortaleza’s medical school program for 9 years, specializing in neurology, psychiatry, and rheumatology modules.
Deeply involved in rheumatology, teaching, and research, she diagnoses and manages chronic rheumatologic conditions in children, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, and other connective tissue disorders.
Nurse Practitioner | Director of Specialty Services Clinic | Pediatric Palliative Program Director | Pediatric Rheumatology & Integrated Medicine
Angela earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Utah following a seasoned career as an RN in a variety of pediatric settings. Her background has given Angela has a passion for providing top quality care to children, supporting cost-effective care options, and developing care models to provide for functional care.
In early 2016, Angela began the first clinic based outpatient pediatric palliative care program for Nevada right here at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. Angela serves as the Director of Specialty Services Clinic, Pediatric Palliative Program Director, and nurse practitioner for palliative and rheumatology patients. She is also a founding board member of the Board of Directors for Cure 4 The Kids Foundation.
Our Rheumatology Program is here to provide answers, guide treatment, and walk alongside families every step of the way.
Joint Commission Accreditation is the most stringent in the country for medical facilities. Since 2011, we have been Exceeding Industry Standards. This proves our quality of care is at the highest level. Patient safety and treatment is our top priority and Joint Commission Accreditation is essential to continue to add services for our patients.
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In 2021, we ranked as #4 among the nation’ top 50 Non Profit organizations to work for, by Non Profit Times, moving up 19 places since 2019. This coveted award is primarily based on employee satisfaction surveys in the following areas: Leadership and Planning, Culture and Communication, Training, Development and Resources.
We believe every child is entitled to the best treatment options that modern science has to offer. This is why we also place a great emphasis on raising money to support healthcare and treatment access for all children. Every donation, no matter the size, plays a crucial role in bringing support to our patients and their families.