Pulmonary Hypertension Association home
Pulmonary Hypertension Association
 contact us | join PHA | site map/search

e-Learning Events
Educational Events from the Comfort of Your Own Home or Office

Take Part in Educational Events and View Archives from Home --
Online Q&A Chats, Conference Call Discussions, and Webinar Presentations

Made possible through unrestricted educational grants from Eli Lilly & Company and Pfizer Inc.

Schedule Click on link to learn more
July 1, 7 p.m. ET Clinical Trials: What’s on the Horizon for PAH?
July 20, 8 p.m. ET Lobby Locally! Visit Your Members of Congress without Leaving Your State
August 6, 4 p.m. ET

PHA’s Research Grant Program

August Countdown to Conference
September Special Event Planning 101
September Awareness Month Tips and Successes
October

Medicare and PH: Choosing a Plan and Making the Most of It

Check back for more info on times and how to join, or sign up for PHANews to receive all the latest PH news.

Archives

Exercise & Nutrition: Ways to a Healthier PH Lifestyle
8/12/08 Chat Transcript & Reference Materials
Emergency 101: How to Prepare Yourself and Others for PH Emergencies
8/26/08 Chat Transcript & Reference Materials
Media Promotion for Special Events: Make the Most of It!
9/30/08 Webinar Video Recording & Reference Materials
Raise Your Voice! Media Advocacy with PHAware
10/14/08 Webinar Video Recording & Reference Materials
Finding Other Patients Near You: Starting a Support Group
10/29/08 Webinar Video Recording & Slides
Patients and Social Security: Navigating Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
1/15/09 Webinar Video Recording
PH Treatments: What’s on the Horizon
1/22/09 Webinar Video Recording
State of PHA – An Annual Update from PHA President Rino Aldrighetti
2/18/09 Webinar Video Recording
Home Oxygen and Medicare: Understanding the recent changes
3/16/09 Webinar Video Recording
Special Event Planning 101
3/26/09 Webinar Video Recording
Ask a Pediatrician with Dr. Erika Berman Rosenzweig
4/22/09 Read Transcript
Simple Safety Tips for Summer
06/09/09 Webinar Video Recording

researcher in labClinical Trials: What’s on the Horizon for PAH?

Wednesday, July 1, 2009
7:00 p.m. ET
Webinar - phone AND web

Register now!

Clinical trials in PAH have led to the FDA approval of six therapies over the past 13 years! This is your opportunity to learn more about the clinical trials process and hear about the various clinical trials that are currently active and those that have recently been completed.

Dr. Vallerie McLaughlinPresenter            
Vallerie V. McLaughlin, M.D.
Chair, PHA Scientific Leadership Council
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Mich.

Resource
Clinical Trials


U.S. Capitol buildingLobby Locally! Visit Your Members of Congress without Leaving Your State

Monday, July 20, 2009
8:00 p.m. ET
Phone Conference Call Discussion

Register now!

Want to make a difference on Capitol Hill without leaving your state?  In August, when Congress is in recess, you can visit your representative in his or her district office and play an essential role in increasing funding for PH research!  Join this call to learn tips for a successful and effective district visit and find out how PHA can help YOU advocate for PH research. Carl Hicks will share how easy and essential advocacy is. PHA’s Washington Representative, Gavin Lindberg, will be on hand to answer your questions about PHA’s advocacy agenda.

Resource Links
Advocacy Tips and Resources
Tips for a Successful District Visit
Visit your Members of Congress Step-by-Step

Speakers

Carl HicksCarl Hicks, an experienced PH advocate will share some of his advocacy journey…including just how easy advocacy can be and why it is essential to the fight against PH.

Gavin LindbergGavin Lindberg, PHA’s Washington Representative, will provide tips and suggestions for a successful district visit and answer your questions about the Tom Lantos PH Research and Education Act of 2009.

Questions

Kiersten Batzli
301-565-3004 x 774 or Kiersten@PHAssociation.org


 


Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity bbb.org/charity Charity Navigator 4 Star Charity Rating best in america seal


The information provided on the PHA website is provided for general information only. It is not intended as legal, medical or other professional advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified professionals who are familiar with your individual needs.

Questions about the site? email pha@PHAssociation.org

Pulmonary Hypertension Association
801 Roeder Road, Ste. 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Copyright © 2009 Pulmonary Hypertension Association
Read our privacy policy.

For optimal viewing of PHAssociation.org we recommend the following:

PC : Windows running Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
Macintosh: Internet Explorer 5.2 or higher
free download from Microsoft.com

  Adobe Flash Player
free download from Adobe.com
  Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher
free download from Adobe.com
Patients Medical Caregivers Media What is PH