Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness
GCLEA supports collaborative research, surveillance, and evidence-informed public health initiatives, and advances provider education, clinical resources, and earlier recognition of lupus.
The Georgia Lupus Collaborative
A shared table for everyone working on lupus in Georgia
Led by GCLEA, the Collaborative brings together healthcare providers, researchers, public health leaders, policymakers, community organizations, and patient advocates to exchange information, examine health data and emerging needs, and support informed dialogue around lupus care and outcomes statewide.
Advancing Lupus Across Georgia
Researchers, providers, and communities working toward the same goal
Across Georgia, researchers, healthcare providers, public health leaders, policymakers, patient advocates, and community organizations are working together to advance lupus awareness, improve care, and strengthen health outcomes. GCLEA serves as a statewide hub elevating:
- Research and health data
- Community engagement and patient partnerships
- Access to specialty and rural care
- Evidence-informed programs and best practices
- Public health collaboration
- Education and awareness initiatives
Black women affected at disproportionately higher rates
Advancing equity in lupus care
Lupus continues to present significant public health challenges across Georgia. While the disease affects people of all backgrounds, research shows a disproportionate impact on women — particularly Black women — who experience higher rates of lupus, more severe complications, and poorer outcomes. Geographic, economic, and healthcare access barriers further delay diagnosis and limit specialty care in many communities.