PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION NEWS
Pathlight Explores New PAH Treatments, Other Pathways to Hope
The latest issue of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s member magazine explores Pathways to Hope – through support groups, specialized PH clinics, self-advocacy, new medications and more. The fall 2022 Pathlight cover story examines three promising new pulmonary arterial hypertension treatments. Pathlight is available exclusively to PHA members. Read more about this inspiring issue.
PHA’s ‘Beauty’ and ‘Beast’ Battle for O2breathe Bragging Rights
Two of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s own, Kevin Heyen and Pat Reilly, recently competed for the most money raised and best 5K time at the Chicago O2breathe Walk and 5K. Their Beauty vs. the Beast challenge raised about $2,300 for PHA services and programs. Overall, the Sept. 9 event raised $12,848 and drew 100 people. Read the story to find out who gets bragging rights.
Going to PHPN Symposium? Network with PHA at the Opening Reception
If you’re attending PHA’s Pulmonary Hypertension Professional Network Symposium in person, mark your calendar for several must-attend onsite events. To start, join us for the opening reception on Sept. 28. After opening remarks, network with friends and colleagues while discovering ways to get or stay involved with the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. Immediately after the opening reception, PHA will host a Meet the Mentor reception. All attendees are welcome at both receptions.
Find Support for Your Pulmonary Fibrosis-Related PH
Do you or a loved one have pulmonary hypertension and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? Join the Pulmonary Hypertension Association at 3 p.m. ET Friday, Sept. 15, for a national support group meeting. Connect with others and get tips for living with PH and PF during Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. Connect with your community.
PH Professionals: Save 20% on PHA Membership
Join the Pulmonary Hypertension Association as medical professional member and save 20% on membership. This special discount runs from Sept. 18 through Dec. 18, so join today. The offer is valid only for new PHA professional memberships.
After 10 Years With PH, She’s Looking Toward Countless More
When Janessa Curnow was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, she was inspired that her doctor had been treating some patients for 10 years. So she set a goal she didn’t know if she could keep. This summer, she met that goal and celebrated her 10th anniversary of living with pulmonary hypertension.
Northeast Support Group Leaders Participate in Training
Support group leaders from four states recently participated in a regional training session organized by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s Support Group Leader Training Institute. The July 28 event attracted seven leaders from Massachusetts, Maine, New York and Rhode Island.
Fundraising Walks Focus on Resilience and Remembrance
Pulmonary hypertension communities in Boston and Northern California raised nearly $25,000 in recent PHA O2Breathe walks.
Workshop Attendees: ‘Knowledge Is Power’ to Manage PH
Pamela and Johnie Myers returned from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s most recent regional workshop armed with ideas. “I like taking notes to take back to my wife’s doctors because they’re always curious about what we learn,” Johnie says. The Myerses were among 70 people who attended the July 29 PHA Connects: PH Community Workshop July 29 in Boston. Find out what other attendees, including the Apostoloff and Greg families, had to say about the workshop.
Pathlight Explores New PAH Treatments, Other Pathways to Hope
The latest issue of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s member magazine explores Pathways to Hope – through support groups, specialized PH clinics, self-advocacy, new medications and more. The fall 2022 Pathlight cover story examines three promising new pulmonary arterial hypertension treatments. Pathlight is available exclusively to PHA members. Read more about this inspiring issue.
PH Professionals: Save 20% on PHA Membership
Join the Pulmonary Hypertension Association as medical professional member and save 20% on membership. This special discount runs from Sept. 18 through Dec. 18, so join today. The offer is valid only for new PHA professional memberships. Learn more.
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