If you haven’t been vaccinated for COVID-19, now is a good time to ask your health care provider if the vaccine is appropriate for you. Starting April 19, anyone 16 and older in every state and the District of Columbia is eligible to get COVID-19 vaccines.

Colleen, chair of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) Board of Trustees, testified March 9 in support of a Connecticut bill to end the cost-shifting practice, which puts a higher burden on the patient. PHA President and CEO Matt Granato provided written testimony in support of the legislation.

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association announces Katherine Kroner’s promotion to vice president, advocacy and patient engagement, effective April 24. Katie will be responsible for patient education, patient outreach and support, policy and legislative advocacy, and treatment access.

Two years ago, Gary Atkinson created a fundraising team for the Boston O2breathe Walk to honor his daughter’s memory. Gary, a former resident of West Townsend, Massachusetts, named the team “Because of Sarah” for his daughter, who was born with pulmonary hypertension and died almost 21 years ago at age 18.

How far we’ve come since our beginnings at a kitchen table! As the Pulmonary Hypertension Association celebrates its 30th anniversary, we are proud to unveil an interactive timeline that provides the shared history of our organization and the PH community. Although we’ve accomplished far more than “30 Milestones in 30 Years,” the timeline highlights major achievements over our first three decades.

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association is launching a monthly telephone support group for Spanish-speaking patients. The first call is at 8 p.m. April 28 EDT. Future calls will be at 8 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Register or join by phone or computer. Email us or call 301-565-3004 ext. 777 (in English).

Join Colleen Brunetti, M.Ed., C.H.C, at 8 p.m. EDT Friday, April 9 for a conversation about grief, hope and pulmonary hypertension (PH). Colleen, the second patient to chair the Pulmonary Hypertension Association Board of Trustees, will share her perspective as a PH patient and leader. Bring your questions, share your stories and connect with the community.

Candace and her family became involved in the Detroit O2breathe Walk to give back and get more involved in the PH community. She met others with PH like me through the walk, giving her hope and people to relate to.