Family News

Family News

The Cure JM Foundation produces a monthly newsletter with the latest news and updates about juvenile myositis. Please click below to read past issues of the Family News.

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Family News: September 2025

Family News: August 2025

Family News: July 2025

Family News: June 2025

Family News: May 2025

Family News: April 2025

Family News: March 2025

What is Juvenile Myositis?

Juvenile myositis, including juvenile dermatomyositis and juvenile polymyositis, is a group of rare and life-threatening autoimmune diseases, in which the body’s immune system attacks its own cells and tissues.

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Complete an online survey to help our researchers better understand juvenile myositis and its effect on JM patients. Most surveys only take 10 to 15 minutes to complete, but the information researchers receive is invaluable.

Health Insurance Tips and Links

Health Insurance Tips and Links

Tips and links for dealing with insurance claims, denials and appeals, making phone calls, changes in health care law, help with medical bills, and more.

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