PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION NEWS
Symposium Sparks Collaboration to Advance PH Care
University of Washington Medical Center staff were thrilled and honored that PHA chose Seattle for its first PHPN Symposium outside of Washington, D.C. “I can’t say enough about how beautifully PHA staff organized and managed this event,” said Stephanie Nolley, a nurse coordinator at the University of Washington Medical Center and a member of the PHPN Symposium Committee. “I would call it a success.”
Crossing the Finish Line for PH Awareness
More than 10,000 runners gathered in Chicago Sept. 28 for the Lifetime Half Marathon. Among them were Pulmonary Hypertension Association colleagues Sophia Donis and Jenny Errico, who ran side-by-side to raise PH awareness and $1,155 for PHA.
Explore Potential Tax Benefits of Donor-Advised Funds
Learn about the potential benefits of donor-advised funds. Because of tax-law changes, setting aside your planned charitable contributions in a donor-advised fund this year might be more tax-advantageous than in future years.
New Webinars To Address Open Enrollment and Transplant
Join the Pulmonary Hypertension Association this month for new webinars. Join PHA’s Jaeger Spratt for “Prepare for 2026 Open Enrollment – Key Insurance Changes You Need to Know,” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1. On Oct. 9, join us on Facebook for “Transplant with Pulmonary Hypertension: Patient Stories and Expert Advice.” The 7 p.m. Facebook Live event features transplant recipients Diane Ramirez and Lala Juarez and doctors Jean Elwing and Debbie Levine.
Workshop and Walk Unite Denver PH Community
More than 90 people gathered at the Denver Marriott Westminster Aug. 23 for PHA’s PH Community Workshop. “It gave me a lot of hope meeting other people with similar stories,” said Jane Ahlstrom, who was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension in 2023.
Speak Out for Oxygen on Sept. 25
Take action today by urging your members of Congress today to support the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association and Oxygen Coalition partners have been building momentum for the SOAR Act throughout this month, including at PHPN Symposium last week and call-in events.
Symposium Sets Record Attendance
More than 650 people attended our PHPN Symposium in Seattle. In addition to record-setting attendance, the Sept. 15-18 event raised more than $3,500 in donations and ticket sales at the Trivia Night fundraiser.
Symposium Sets Record Attendance
More than 650 people attended our PHPN Symposium in Seattle. In addition to record-setting attendance, the Sept. 15-18 event raised more than $3,500 at the Trivia Night fundraiser.
Crossing the Finish Line for PH Awareness
More than 10,000 runners gathered in Chicago Sept. 28 for the Lifetime Half Marathon. Among them were Pulmonary Hypertension Association colleagues Sophia Donis and Jenny Errico, who ran side-by-side to raise PH awareness and $1,155 for PHA.
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