“It could have been so much worse,” PHA’s New Orleans area support group leader Linda Gates says following Hurricane Barry last weekend. “The electricity was only out for a couple of hours, so I didn't lose the food in the freezer,” Linda also reports. “We were lucky that the large amount of rain
Those who are just starting out in their professional career in pulmonary hypertension (PH) will not want to miss the 2019 PH Professional Network Symposium, “Influencing the Practice: The Art and Science of Treating Pulmonary Hypertension,” held Sept. 5-7 in Washington, D.C. Not only can participants earn up to 12.5 hours of continuing education
This week PHA wrapped up the submission period for theme ideas for the PHA 2020 International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions to be held June 12-14, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. We are pleased to report that we received more than 80 submissions from our PHA community! We want to thank everyone who took time
In less than three weeks, PHA on the Road travels to San Francisco for a day of programming that offers something for everyone, from the newly diagnosed to the long-term caregiver. The event takes place Saturday, August 10. PHA on the Road features a day of learning with local pulmonary hypertension (PH) experts
On Saturday, August 10, the PH community in greater Los Angeles will come together to support PHA at All Hearts on Deck: Game Night PHor a Cure. This unique fundraising event is hosted on the deck of the USS Iowa docked at the Los Angeles waterfront. The evening’s activities include live music, dinner, a
Last month the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) advocated for improved health insurance coverage for veterans and military personnel who have pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PHA submitted comments June 28 to the Uniform Formulary Beneficiary Advisory Panel (BAP), which plays a role deciding which medications will be covered for individuals with military and veterans’ health
On August 10, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is bringing PHA on the Road to San Francisco! Registration is now open for the San Francisco area PHA on the Road: PH Patients and Families Education Forum, a free educational program that offers the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community a unique opportunity to join other individuals
Have you submitted a theme idea for the PHA 2020 International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions? If you haven’t yet, don’t worry, you still have a chance to win exclusive PHA swag and a free individual year-long PHA membership. The PHA 2020 Theme Contest ends Monday, July 15. So get your creative juices flowing
A regional support group leader training held in Silver Spring, Maryland, last month reminded Laura Camponeschi why she volunteers as a support group leader. “This was really helpful, inspiring and refreshing,” Laura said. PHA support groups are coordinated by leaders committed to planning and running meetings for individuals with pulmonary hypertension (PH) and their
Working in the field of pulmonary hypertension (PH) can often be challenging, heartbreaking and overwhelming. But what these experts do matters. And it’s inspiring! Health care professionals who attend PHA’s 2019 PHPN Symposium, “Influencing the Practice: The Art and Science of Treating Pulmonary Hypertension,” Sept. 5-7 in Washington, D.C. will receive a huge dose
