Conference Online Q&A Chats

Ask Your Questions!
every Wed in May at 2pm ET
Have questions about Conference? We have the answers! Join PHA Wednesday afternoons in May for one of the following topic-focused online chats.

May 7 Medically Led Sessions
May 14 Travel & Houston Area Information
May 21 First-time Attendees
May 28 Pediatrics & Children's Activities

Medically Led Sessions
Wednesday, May 7 at 2pm ET
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Over 120 medical professionals will be speaking at 40 medically led sessions at Conference. This chat will answer your questions about which topics are being covered, and will help you decide which sessions are right for you. View complete descriptions of medically led sessions

Moderator: Jennie Carman

Speakers:

• Michael Krowka, M.D.
  Conference Speaker and Chair of Medically Led Sessions Committee
• Rebekah Macfie
  PHA Medical Services Associate

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Travel & Houston Area Information
Wednesday, May 14 at 2 pm ET

Discuss the issues that arise when traveling with PH. Also hear about the city of Houston and the Hilton Americas - Houston where Conference is being held.

Moderator: PHA Conference Planning Staff

Speakers:

• Shirley Craig
  Houston Support Group Co-leader and Co-leader of Houston Conference Volunteers
• Gerilynn Connors, R.R.T.
  Respiratory Therapist at Inova Fairfax Hospital’s Transplant Center in Falls Church, Va.

First-time Attendees
Wednesday, May 21 at 2 pm ET

With three full days of activities, Conference can be overwhelming for first-time attendees. If this will be your first PHA Conference, join this chat to find out what Conference will be like and how to best spend your time in Houston.

Moderator: PHA Conference Planning Staff

Speakers:

• Angie Eldam
  Six-time Conference Attendee, Houston Support Group Co-leader and Co-leader of Houston Conference Volunteers
• Linda Carr
  Multiple Conference Attendee, Member of Board of Trustees and Co-chair of Conference Committee

Pediatrics & Children's Activites
Wednesday, May 28 at 2 pm ET

Learn about the various activities for children and teens planned for Conference, as well as the medical sessions and support groups specifically for families of children with PH.

Moderator: PHA Conference Planning Staff

Speakers:

• Donna Kuhnen
  Conference Children’s Activities Coordinator, Aunt of PH Patient, Retired Teacher and Past Conference Attendee
• Laurie Jeter
  Past Conference Children’s Room Coordinator and Parent of Child with PH

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