{"id":299,"date":"2025-02-03T14:47:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T13:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rir.lu\/?page_id=299"},"modified":"2025-09-23T13:32:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:32:53","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who we are?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-title has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"hero-title-small\">What is<\/span> <br><span class=\"hero-title-big\">the RI<span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--dark); font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--xxx-large); background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--white); font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--articulat-cf);\">R<\/span><span style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--white); color: var(--wp--preset--color--dark); font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--articulat-cf); font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--xxx-large);\"> Network<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\">The RIR network is a group of 4 hospitals in Luxembourg, bringing together rheumatology specialists and specially-trained healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to provide optimal, structured, and standardized interdisciplinary care for adults and children with an immune-mediated inflammatory disease (IMID), taking into account the latest medical and scientific advances, throughout the entire territory of Luxembourg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"conseil-scientifique\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default conseil-scientifique-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RCIRAE_comite_scientifiques_07.2024-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-232\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RCIRAE_comite_scientifiques_07.2024-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RCIRAE_comite_scientifiques_07.2024-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RCIRAE_comite_scientifiques_07.2024-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RCIRAE_comite_scientifiques_07.2024-1-1536x890.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RCIRAE_comite_scientifiques_07.2024-1-2048x1186.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile conseil-scientifique-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column conseil-scientifique-columns-legende is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ed9b32d5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Scientific Council of the Competence Network in Immuno-Rheumatology<\/strong><br>\u00a9RIR &#8211; July 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-list-bullet\">\n<li>Front row, from left to right: Dr Isabelle Rolland-Portal (CEM), Dr Claudine Vervier-Wirth (CHL), Dr Caroline Thom\u00e9e (CHL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second row, from left to right: Fernand Maurer (APL), Raluca Marinescu (HRS), Dr Rafak Triki (HRS), Dr Evdokia Alvanou (CHdN), Dr Marco Hirsch (HRS), Pr Jean Sibilia (HUS), Eric Lampach (HRS), Claire Barbieux (IBBL), Pr Patrick Durez (UCLouvain), Dr Claude Heuschling (CHEM).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column conseil-scientifique-columns-appareil is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group conseil-scientifique-columns-appareil-photo has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Geraldine_Riquet.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-list-bullet\">\n<li>Behind the camera: G\u00e9raldine H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Riquet (HRS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"legal\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"ancre\"><a href=\"#obligation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/who-we-are\/\">Legal information<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Is the RIR legally established?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legilux.public.lu\/eli\/etat\/leg\/loi\/2018\/03\/08\/a222\/jo#art_28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Article 28<\/a> of the law of 8 March 2018 on hospital centres and hospital treatment planning provides for the creation of a network of immuno-rheumatology specialists for adults and children. This is the article that describes the requirements for a competence network:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, the RIR obtained a 5-year operating authorisation issued by the Ministry of Health of the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"objectifs\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"ancre\"><a href=\"#objectifs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/who-we-are\/\">Objectives<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"avantages\"><strong>What are the objectives of the RIR?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The objectives of the RIR are to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>obtain, if possible, the remission of rheumatic IMID<\/strong> by slowing down or stopping the inflammation, deformation or destruction of the joints, in order to reduce the functional, psychological, socio-professional and economic consequences of the disease,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>improve the quality of life for patients affected by a rheumatic IMID<\/strong> and maintain their functional autonomy, help them to better understand their disease, self-manage their treatment in partnership with the care team, and adapt their lifestyle as their disease evolves,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>allow all patients affected by a rheumatic IMID to access the best care<\/strong> available in Luxembourg, regardless of where they are living,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ensure an acceptable cost-benefit ratio<\/strong> for the treatment they receive,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>improve the knowledge of these diseases in Luxembourg<\/strong>, along with their treatment and development,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>contribute to clinical research<\/strong> into these diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to improve knowledge of rheumatic IMIDs in Luxembourg and to evaluate the treatment and the treatment outcomes, all the healthcare professionals treating patients will update the patient&#8217;s medical file with the information required for their care and to assist with assessment of the results and of the RIR. Obviously, this takes place only with the informed consent of the patient or their legal representative!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"pathologies\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"ancre\"><a href=\"#pathologies\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/who-we-are\/\">Diseases treated<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"avantages\"><strong>Which diseases are treated at RIR centres?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Patients affected by the following diseases can receive treatment through the RIR:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-2 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-02493678 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-333 pathologie type-pathologie status-publish hentry categorie-pathologie-imids-en\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Ankylosing spondylitis<\/h2>\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/diseases\/ankylosing-spondylitis\/\" target=\"_self\">psoriatic rheumatism<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Ankylosing spondylitis<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-332 pathologie type-pathologie status-publish hentry categorie-pathologie-imids-en\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)<\/h2>\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/diseases\/juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis-jia\/\" target=\"_self\">psoriatic rheumatism<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-331 pathologie type-pathologie status-publish hentry categorie-pathologie-imids-en\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Psoriatic rheumatism<\/h2>\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/diseases\/psoriatic-rheumatism\/\" target=\"_self\">psoriatic rheumatism<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Psoriatic rheumatism<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-334 pathologie type-pathologie status-publish hentry categorie-pathologie-imids-en\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Rheumatoid arthritis<\/h2>\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/diseases\/rheumatoid-arthritis\/\" target=\"_self\">psoriatic rheumatism<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The RIR also accepts patients suffering from bone or joint problems connected to diseases such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-2 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-02493678 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-325 pathologie type-pathologie status-publish hentry categorie-pathologie-osteoarticular-disorders\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Dermato-polymyositis<\/h2>\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/diseases\/dermato-polymyositis\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Dermato-polymyositis<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-330 pathologie type-pathologie status-publish hentry categorie-pathologie-osteoarticular-disorders\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Disseminated Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)<\/h2>\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/diseases\/disseminated-lupus-erythematosus-dle\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Disseminated Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-326 pathologie type-pathologie status-publish hentry categorie-pathologie-osteoarticular-disorders\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Gougerot-Sj\u00f6gren\u2019s Syndrome<\/h2>\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/diseases\/gougerot-sjogrens-syndrome\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Gougerot-Sj\u00f6gren\u2019s Syndrome<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-328 pathologie type-pathologie status-publish hentry categorie-pathologie-osteoarticular-disorders\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Systemic scleroderma<\/h2>\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/diseases\/systemic-scleroderma\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Systemic scleroderma<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"professions\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"ancre\"><a href=\"#professions\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/who-we-are\/\">Healthcare professions in the RIR team<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"avantages\"><strong>Which healthcare professions are represented in the RIR?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The inter- and multi-disciplinary RIR team is made up of the following professions, providing care at the 4 partner hospitals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>doctors specialising in rheumatology<\/strong> or specialists in internal medicine with experience in rheumatology,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>paediatricians specialising in rheumatology<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>specialist nurses<\/strong> with experience in rheumatology,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>physiotherapists<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>occupational therapists<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>psychologists<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sexologists<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>dieticians<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>podologists<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>social workers<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>pain management nurses<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All these professionals are accredited within the RIR network if they have completed the annual specific training course on rheumatic IMIDs. The RIR Scientific Committee organises training programmes for doctors wishing to join the Competence Network. Initial and ongoing training is also provided to care staff and professionals from other healthcare sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Various medical specialists may be asked to give complementary opinions to assist with a patient&#8217;s care: cardiologists, pneumologists, gynaecologists, dermatologists, gastroenterologists, nephrologists, neurologists, geriatricians, pain management specialists and radiologists. These specialists have a more specific understanding of patients affected by a rheumatic IMID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To receive an opinion from a rehabilitation physician, you must apply to the Rehazenter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These doctors and healthcare professionals meet regularly to discuss the clinical situation of their patients and to propose the best treatment approach. They have access to various clinical data in order to form an opinion and allow the best care to be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a disease is resistant to treatment or is presenting complex issues, you may be recommended for an opinion from a university professor practising abroad (within the EU), a member of the RIR Scientific Committee. The consultation will take place in Luxembourg, in the presence of your rheumatologist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"prise-charge\" class=\"wp-block-group bloc-informations has-constrast-light-gradient-background has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d8262df1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\">\n<p class=\"ancre\"><a href=\"#prise-charge\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/who-we-are\/\">Welcoming a patient to the network\u2028<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>How to request acceptance of an adult patient within the RIR network?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New patient<\/strong>:<br>joining the Immuno-Rheumatology Competence Network (RIR).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Non-complex patient, home treatment<\/strong><\/strong>:<br>follow-up consultation, RIR-approved rheumatologist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Non-complex patient, parenteral hospital treatment:<\/strong><\/strong><br>follow-up consultation, RIR-approved rheumatologist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Complex patient<\/strong><\/strong>:<br>consultation in the presence of 2 RIR-approved physicians: Professor in Immuno-Rheumatology and your designated rheumatologist. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"partenaires\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"ancre\"><a href=\"#partenaires\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/en\/who-we-are\/\">Partners<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Partners<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c3b78bff wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-wrapper is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Institutional partners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-item is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gouvernement.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gouvernement.png 180w, https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gouvernement-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minist\u00e8re de la Sant\u00e9 et de la S\u00e9curit\u00e9 Sociale<\/strong><br>Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-item is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CNS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CNS.png 180w, https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CNS-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caisse Nationale de Sant\u00e9<\/strong><br>Luxembourg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-wrapper is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Partner hospitals in Luxembourg<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-item is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/rir\/assets\/elements\/logo_HRS.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Les H\u00f4pitaux Robert Schuman &#8211; HRS<\/strong><br>Coordinating hospital of the RIR<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-item is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/rir\/assets\/elements\/logo_CHL.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg &#8211; CHL<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-item is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/rir\/assets\/elements\/logo_CHdN.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Centre Hospitalier du Nord &#8211; CHdN<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-item is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/rir\/assets\/elements\/logo_CHEM.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Centre Hospitalier \u00c9mile Mayrisch &#8211; CHEM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-wrapper is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Patients\u2019 associations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Association Polyarthrite Luxembourg &#8211; APL<\/strong><br>President : Mr Fernand Maurer<br>1 rue Fany Schumacher<br>L-3565 Dudelange<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-wrapper is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Medical companies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-item is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SLR.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SLR.png 180w, https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SLR-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Luxembourgeoise de Rhumalotogie &#8211; SLR<\/strong><br>President : Dr Claude Heuschling<br>9&nbsp;rue&nbsp;Edward Steichen<br>L-2540 Luxembourg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-wrapper is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Partner hospitals in Europe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-item is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CHRU_Strasbourg.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CHRU_Strasbourg.png 180w, https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CHRU_Strasbourg-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>H\u00f4pital de Hautepierre<\/strong><br>CHRU of Strasbourg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group partenaires-item is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Saint_Luc_Bruxelles-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-271\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Saint_Luc_Bruxelles-1.png 180w, https:\/\/rir.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Saint_Luc_Bruxelles-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cliniques universitaires St Luc<\/strong><br>UCLouvain Brussels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the RIR Network The RIR network is a group of 4 hospitals in Luxembourg, bringing together rheumatology specialists and specially-trained healthcare professionals. 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