Silver Spring, Md. (May 1, 2019) - The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) joins dozens of organizations around the world on World PH Day May 5 to place a spotlight on pulmonary hypertension (PH), a rare and complex, life-threatening disease that has no cure. PH or high blood pressure in the lungs affects approximately 25
Designation assures access to specialized care for thousands with PH SILVER SPRING, MD (January 24, 2019) – The pulmonary hypertension (PH) program at the Cardiovascular Institute of North Colorado in Greeley, Colo., has been designated a Regional Clinical Program, a designation of the Pulmonary Hypertension Care Centers (PHCC) accreditation program launched in 2014 by the
Silver Spring, MD (Jan. 22, 2019) — The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) will hold the first Tampa O2breatheTM PHun Run and Walk Feb. 2 to raise funds to fight pulmonary hypertension (PH) , a misunderstood, complex and deadly disease that affects persons of all ages. The timed 5K run and walk is inspired by
Pulmonary Hypertension Association establishes November 14 as CTEPH Awareness Day Silver Spring, MD (November 14, 2018) – In order to help raise awareness and improve diagnosis of a rare form of pulmonary hypertension (PH), the Pulmonary Hypertension Association has established November 14 as Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) Awareness Day. Symptoms—including shortness of breath, fatigue
November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month Silver Spring, MD (Nov. 1, 2018) – Each November, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) focuses on the critical need to increase awareness – within the medical community and the public – of pulmonary hypertension (PH), a progressive lung disease that can cause right heart failure and death. Pulmonary Hypertension
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 3, 2018) – A national accreditation program launched by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) assures that more than 12,000 people with a life-threatening lung disease are getting care from clinicians who specialize in their often-misdiagnosed condition. Pulmonary hypertension (PH), also known as high blood pressure of the lungs, affects adults and
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 3, 2018) – A national accreditation program launched by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) assures that more than 12,000 people with a life-threatening lung disease are getting care from clinicians who specialize in their often-misdiagnosed condition. Pulmonary hypertension (PH), also known as high blood pressure of the lungs, affects adults and
SILVER SPRING, MD (April 13, 2018) – Organizations around the world will join forces on May 5 to raise awareness for pulmonary hypertension (PH). PH is a complex, life-threatening, too-often misdiagnosed progressive illness that affects 25 million adults and children worldwide. On World PH Day, dozens of sister organizations will raise awareness for the need
Indianapolis, Ind. (April 10, 2018) -- Donna Sparks combats a progressive life-threatening lung disease with courage, conviction and compassion -- for herself and others who share her fight. Diagnosed three years ago with pulmonary hypertension (PH), Donna is an active participant in myPHA, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA)’s online support community for individuals and
Silver Spring, Md. (March 28, 2018) - At Manasquan High School in Manasquan, NJ, where she taught physical education and health classes for 35 years, Sharyn Robbins was a role model for healthy, fit living. On top of teaching PE and Health classes, she coached girls’ field hockey, basketball, bowling and softball. During her
