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“My mom taught me many things, but one thing in particular I want to share with all the PHighters...Sometimes the road may get tough, but darling, you are tougher!” By Ranolene Pillay Ranolene Rhissa Pillay, 24, lives in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, with her dad, brothers, sister and their lab Reigns. She
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) urges people with pulmonary hypertension (PH), health care providers and oxygen suppliers to use new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest rules, issued March 30, waive in-person testing and signature requirements for supplemental oxygen deliveries. PHA is proud to be among a
There’s no better time to commit your support to pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients throughout the world by donating to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA). PHA is committed to serving the (PH) community and addressing COVID-19, but we need your help. Your gift will be put to work right away. PHA offers online and phone support
The PHA 2020 International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions scheduled to take place in Anaheim, California, June 12-14, 2020, will be canceled.
Feeling restless while sheltering in place? Consult your doctor about how to safely resume or add exercise into your daily routine. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) recently released five new videos designed for people with pulmonary hypertension (PH) to improve their understanding of major types of exercise, such as yoga and cardio, strength and
Chelsea Warnberg celebrates another successful event. When Chelsea Warnberg was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH) nine years ago at age 21, her mother, Cindy, was there for her every step of the way. As primary caregiver, Cindy accompanied her daughter to countless appointments through each stage of her treatment. “Watching my daughter face
Many people are avoiding unnecessary physical interactions to limit the risk of spreading or contracting COVID-19. But sometimes physical isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiety or depression. As the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) monitors the evolving coronavirus situation, we urge the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community to remain united and connected.Here are five ways
“PH wasn’t her identity. Although she was open about having this condition, it never once held her back.”
Sharon Smith, leader of the Altus, Oklahoma, PHA support group, relaunched her group after years of no in-person support in her area. “I held my first meeting in 2014, but no one came. I tried again in February 2017, and this time Deloris and Rick Peacy, two support group leaders from Arkansas, attended. We
Dear Pulmonary Hypertension Community, All of us in the pulmonary hypertension community have a shared concern over the spread of a new respiratory illness called COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, “SARS-CoV-2.” The health and safety of our patients, caregivers, family members and health care professionals are the top priority of the Pulmonary Hypertension
