A PHPN member since 2009, Todd Tartavoulle, DNS, APRN, CNS-BC, is an associate professor of clinical nursing at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. In addition to his pulmonary hypertension research, he is also interested in advancing nursing practice. Starting out as a respiratory therapist in his early 20s, Todd didn’t really know

Patty Gresham, MSN, ANP-BC, CCRN (second row) is joined by 6 Minute Marathon participants October 2014, approximately 10 days prior to the 3rd Annual 6 Minute Marathon, Patty Gresham, MSN, ANP-BC, CCRN joined Dr. Balasubramanian as a coordinator for the Fresno Pulmonary Hypertension Program. At that time, she had a faint idea that

On the banner across the top of the PH Pulse you will see "Wellness Resources." Have you wondered what this is about? PHPN and PHA staff have compiled some resources to optimize wellbeing for you and your patients. Click here to read more about these "Wellness Resources." We and our patients are at risk for developing psychological

Communications Committee members reached out to PHA’s President and CEO Brad Wong with questions of interest to PH Professional Network (PHPN). This is the first time he has discussed his vision for PHPN and the recent PHA staffing changes with the full PHPN membership. What is your vision for PHPN? I recognize that you are

I began by PH journey as a nurse practitioner in pulmonary hypertension more than seven years ago. The position I accepted had been vacant for a year, and as this was my first exposure to the PH community, I had a huge learning curve ahead of me. It was during this time that both my

Caring Voice Coalition (CVC), an organization that assists many PH patients with funding for their medications, recently informed patients that automatic grant renewals will no longer be available. All individuals wishing to receive assistance must now apply. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis. For the foreseeable future, patients needing grants through

Drs. Virginia Steen and Elizabeth Volkmann of the Scleroderma Foundation have invited members of the PHPN to earn free CME/CNE units by joining them for a web activity – The Lung in Scleroderma. Educational Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: Develop materials to increase awareness about the need for

Vision Statement The Practice Committee researches, evaluates and disseminates information about ongoing developments in pulmonary hypertension. They are working on: Webinars Committee members develop webinars for PHA Online University, with new offerings consistently updated and created. Members identify topics of interest to the network, reach out to speakers and work with them to ensure that

Via monthly conference calls, the Education Committee continues to look for gaps in patient education resources and find innovative ways to make a difference in the lives of patients, caregivers and colleagues. Vision Statement: The Education Committee evaluates, creates and disseminates PH-based education materials for patients and allied health professionals. The committee is currently working

The Communications Committee has a broad reach, covering promotion of membership; the Mentor Program; the repurposed PH Pulse; the creation of wellness resources for members; and finding and assisting the PHPN Advances editor. Mission Statement: The primary responsibility of the Communication Committee is to provide information of interest and value to our PHPN members and