Pathlight, the flagship magazine of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA), is published quarterly and sent to all PHA members. Don’t miss the many compelling and informative articles in the March 2019 Issue 1 magazine, including: “Game, Set Hatch” Cover story: Angela Hatch, P.A.-C explains how attending a medical course led to her PAH diagnosis
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to announce a new Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) resource on the topic of dating, relationships and intimacy? Today PHA releases “Living With PH: A Guide to Intimacy” in response to a known need for information and helpful tips to cope with and overcome the effects of
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) updated and redesigned its PH& brochures, a series of 13 educational pamphlets that discuss the relationship of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and other conditions or diseases known to be related to PH. The series includes PH&: Congenital heart disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic thromboembolic disease Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia HIV
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s (PHA’s) telephone support groups offer connection, information and inspiration to community members wherever they are. Brian, the caregiver for his wife Charlotte, who has pulmonary hypertension (PH), never misses his monthly caregiver support group. Since it meets by phone, it is easier for him to maintain the perfect attendance record
“We will not stop fighting for a cure! In the meantime, we will continue cherish every moment we have because, as Callie has taught us, you never know what tomorrow may bring.” by Nikki Linscott "In the summer of 2017, we noticed that our usually lively daughter Callie was seemingly less energetic
Heightened anxiety is already a common factor for many individuals with pulmonary hypertension (PH), and with the arrival of the holidays these symptoms can easily worsen. Keep in mind the impact that events like holiday parties and family gatherings will have on your mind and body. These tips to avoid the holiday blues are
My name is Colleen Brunetti, and I am your Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) Board of Trustees chair-elect. I’m the first patient to serve in this volunteer position in many years, and the enormity of that honor does not escape me. Truly, at PHA, we stand on the shoulders of great leaders who have come
“None of this would have been possible without the brave, caring person who was an organ donor… Because of her precious gift of life, I’m healthy again and getting to live my second chance at life. Not a lot of people get this opportunity, and I intend to make the most of it!”
“I want others to stay positive and know that life is precious. Take time to savor the small things. Enjoy one another. Love others. Be kind.” – Nicole Lowe By: Nicole Lowe “My aunt was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in late July 2009. Doctors in Dayton, Ohio could not treat
In recognition of Respiratory Care Week Oct. 21-27, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) interviewed a registered respiratory therapist and certified pulmonary function technician. Tonya Zeiger, R.R.T., CPFT, is the pulmonary hypertension (PH) coordinator and associate in pulmonary medicine at the Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville, Fla. campus, a PHA-accredited Center of Comprehensive Care (CCC). In this interview,
