Do the high costs of treatment prevent you from receiving treatment you need? The best solution for you depends on the kind of insurance you have, the type of medication you take and availability of financial assistance resources.
With great sadness, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association announces the death of Rino Aldrighetti, who led PHA for nearly two decades. Rino, who died May 30, was the first PHA employee, hired in 1999 as part-time executive director. He soon became full-time and later was promoted to president and CEO. He retired in 2016.
After a four-year wait, PHA 2022 is two weeks away. Our International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions returns June 10-12 in Atlanta. As you plan your schedule, don’t forget to consider pulmonary hypertension-related travel considerations.
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association is looking for volunteers to lead support groups. By becoming a support group leader, you will join a nationwide team of volunteers who are passionate about supporting, educating and empowering the pulmonary hypertension community.
After a four-year wait, the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community gathered in Atlanta for PHA 2022 International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions. Read our wrap-up, see pictures and watch an emotional, bring-down-the-house performance from Stephen Carter-Hicks.
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA)’s O2breathe fundraising walks have returned in-person for the first time since 2019. The PH community has come together this spring to raise money for PHA programs and services. Read about the events in Northern Virginia, Southern California and Tampa, Florida.
Show how you dress up or conceal your infusion pumps/tubes or portable oxygen canisters at the PHA 2022 fashion show. The June 11 event is a popular feature of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s biannual International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions.
This March issue of Pathlight is about creating and maintaining hope with PH. In this issue, people with PH and those who care for them share activities and experiences that inspire them to keep pushing forward. They intend for their stories to give hope to others.
Traci Braxton, who served as a 2017 Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) celebrity champion, died March 12 of esophageal cancer. The cause was important to Traci because three family members have diseases related to PH, including her sisters Toni and Tamar, and her son.
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association this month joins the National Blood Clot Alliance and other health care organizations to spread the word about blood clots. This year’s theme for Blood Clot Awareness Month is “Rise to Stop the Clot.”
