National Donate Life Month continues to showcase the impact of registering to become an organ donor. This simple act can bring hope to patients on the National Transplant Registry waiting for an organ. This month, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has highlighted amazing stories of how organ donation provides recipients with a second chance
National Donate Life Month continues to celebrate the capacity we all possess to give life and hope by registering to become an organ donor. Every ten minutes, someone is added to the National Transplant Registry. Depending on the availability of necessary organs, wait times for patients on the list can be anywhere from days
April is National Donate Life Month and all month long the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is bringing awareness to transplant recipients, individuals still on the waiting list for a transplant, donors and donor families and registered donors. The awareness month, established in 2003 by Donate Life America, supports organizations nationwide in their efforts to
Meet up with Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) staff as we head out across the nation with information and resources to help people living with conditions which may put them at increased risk of developing PH. PHA is committed to doing outreach and education so people with associated conditions know what to look out for,
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is pleased to join The National Blood Clot Alliance and other health care organizations around the nation to spread the word about blood clots during Blood Clot Awareness Month (BCAM) in March. This year’s theme is “Together We Can Increase Awareness and Save Lives.” BCAM’s goal is to bring
Dear PH Community, The last day of February — whether it is the 28th or the 29th in a leap year — is special since it is recognized internationally as Rare Disease Day. Each year, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is an active participant in this important global awareness campaign. Today PHA proudly partners
American Heart Month is ending, but the fight to elevate heart health consciousness continues. Throughout February the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has been using social media to spread the word about the link between pulmonary hypertension (PH) and heart failure and making heart-healthy choices. PHA followers are using #OurHearts and #PHAssociation on social media
Advocates across the U.S. are participating in free state advocacy events now through mid-March in collaboration with the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) to celebrate Rare Disease Day Feb. 28. Rare Disease Day is celebrated each year on the last day of February, a month known for having a rare number of days.
February is American Heart Month and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) encourages members to join the awareness campaign of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to encourage people across the U.S. to reduce their risk for heart disease. In economically developed countries, pulmonary hypertension (PH)
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s (PHA’s) The Right Heart campaign delivered a big impact during Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month, thanks to the efforts of the PH community. With the help of individuals with PH, families, caregivers, volunteers and health care providers, PHA raised awareness of PH in many ways, including special events and support group meetings
