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Build healthy eating habitsLearn how food choices affect PH during National Nutrition Month. Some can worsen PH while others can help.
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Register for PHA 2026Sign up and join us in Dallas for PHA 2026. PHA membership must be valid.
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News
Treatment and lifestyle changes help tennis fan follow her passion
Two years after diagnosis, PHA volunteer Kathryn Buffington learned other conditions affected her PH, including sleep apnea. To sleep comfortably, she changed her routine, eats light meals and limits alcohol. Read her story for National Sleep Month.
Kathryn’s journey
Recent News
Visit our News section for the latest stories from PHA News, including association news and PH in the News.
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Show Your Stripes Saturday for Rare Disease DayAffected by a rare disease? Show your stripes on Rare Disease Day, Saturday, Feb. 28, to support rare and complex conditions that affect one in 10 Americans. Together, they are 25 million strong. Whether you’ll be rocking zebra-print outfits, painting your face or baking striped cookies, join PHA on social media Saturday and share how you show your stripes, using the hashtags #PHAssociation, #ShowYourStripes and #RareDiseaseDay.
Living with PH
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CEO Update: Celebrating 35 Years of PHA AwarenessAs the Pulmonary Hypertension Association turns 35, we have much to celebrate. In the past three decades, PHA has achieved many wins in fulfilling our mission. As we continue our work to improve and extend the lives of people affected by PH, we’re looking forward to PHA 2026 International PH Conference, Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28 and our March 9 advocacy event on Capitol Hill.
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PHixin’ to Join Us? Register for PHA 2026 starting March 2Registration opens Monday, March 2, for PHA 2026 International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions. Make sure your PHA membership is up to date to receive discounted member rates and apply for scholarships to further reduce conference costs.
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