The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2020 Annual Report. The report reflects on PHA’s achievements during a challenging year, flanked by the emergence of the COVID-19 virus early on and emergency FDA vaccine approval as we entered 2021. The report shows the PHA’s impact on research, education, support and advocacy through stories of people with pulmonary hypertension, caregivers and health care providers.

Allied health professionals: Just two weeks are left to register for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA)’s 2021 PH Professional Network (PHPN) Symposium. The event begins Sept. 30. Don’t miss outstanding continuing education sessions, including PH Through the Decades: Progress and Patient-Centered Care by Robert Frantz, M.D.; State of the Union in PH by Vallerie V. McLaughlin, M.D., and Victor F. Tapson, M.D.; and Navigating Difficult Discussions in PH by Rana Awdish, M.D., FACP, FCCP.

Attending the Pulmonary Hypertension Professional Network Symposium? Start by participating in virtual Advocacy Day on Sept. 30. Ask Congress to advance legislation to reduce step-therapy requirements, increase PH research funding, and protect access to PH medication financial assistance. Maximize your impact by sharing your story through our email template. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association will send all messages to Congress on Advocacy Day to make a big impact.

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) formed an Advocacy Committee to advise and mentor people interested in advocating for the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community. Each member of the Advocacy Committee will work with people from specific geographic regions.

Eleven-year-old Tyler Garigen doesn’t let pulmonary hypertension stop him from doing the things he loves: teaching his dog Archie new tricks, learning guitar chords and playing his favorite sport, baseball. Tyler and his family are helping the Pulmonary Hypertension Association raise money to mark its 30th anniversary. Hear why they believe your donation gives hope to kids like Tyler and people of all ages with PH.

COVID-19 concerns are front of mind as a second school years begins amid the pandemic. Whether to send children back to the classroom remains a difficult decision for families affected by pulmonary hypertension (PH). Discover updated advice from pediatric PH specialists on vaccination, masking and other back-to-school health issues.

When Tyler Garigen was 4 years old, he told his mom, “I can’t find my breathing.” He didn’t know another way to describe his shortness of breath. But his parents understood that he needed to see a doctor. Now 11, Tyler is the face of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s fall fundraising campaign. He and his parents shared his story to ensure PHA can continue its mission that began 30 years: to extend and improve the lives of people with PH.

Join the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 for the PHA Live “PH and Congenital Heart Disease.” John T. Berger III, M.D., will discuss congenital heart disease and review heart and blood vessel abnormalities that can occur during prenatal development and lead to pulmonary hypertension.

Allied health professionals: It’s not too late to register for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s Pulmonary Hypertension Professional Network Symposium. Sign up by 11:59 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Sept. 8, to receive a gift box by mail for the Sept. 30-Oct. 3 online event. Don’t miss out on invaluable continuing education sessions, networking opportunities and Symposium swag from our sponsors.

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