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Update in PH Medicines
Feb. 19, 2008
North Richland Hills, Texas
A Cure for "Five Pennies"... Daddy's Little GirlFeb. 23, 2008 Schaumburg, Ill.
Lung Transplantation talk by Dr. Torres from UTSW
Mar. 18, 2008
Ft. Worth, Texas
Spur a Cure for PH
Apr. 12, 2008
Phoenix, Ariz.
10th Annual (& Final) Golf TournamentApr. 25, 2008 Spring, Texas
1st Ever Cure PH Bug Boil
Apr. 26, 2008
The Woodlands, Texas
Fun Walk for a Cure
Apr. 26, 2008
Brentwood, Tenn.
San Francisco Bay Area PH Golf Tournament
May 13, 2008
San Francisco, Calif.
The East Cobb Concert for a Cure
May 31, 2008
Marietta, Ga.
1st Annual Wojo Golf Classic
July 21, 2008
Dana Point, Calif.
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| Vol 9/Number 4 |
February 15, 2008 |
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| A PH HERO REMEMBERED |
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Congressman Tom Lantos (Calif.), 1928-2008
 All of us at PHA are saddened by the loss of Congressman Tom Lantos who has been a great friend to the PH community. While we mourn his passing, we also celebrate a life that is a victory. Tom emerged from the Holocaust to lead the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the U.S. House of Representatives and in the midst of a busy schedule, partnered with Representative Kevin Brady to lead the fight in Congress for support of pulmonary hypertension research and education. We will miss a staunch ally and a true friend.
- Message from PHA on Lantos' passing
- Info on Lantos' contributions to the PH community
- Videos of Lantos speaking on PH
- Letter and pictures from the PH community scrapbook of well wishes for Lantos' 80th birthday this past Feb. 1
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| NEW SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS SPREAD HOPE |
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Support Group Update
February 2008
We've had a surge of new groups, new co-leaders and new patients stepping up to help lead existing or inactive groups. Here's a shout out to the recent additions:
- Alex Flipse in Victoria, Texas
- Dan Luce in Kansas
- Nancy and Cricket in Wyoming
- Barbara and Ginger in Hawaii
- Beverly Lipmyer in Flint, Michigan
- Dr. David Phamm in Newport Beach, Southern California area
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SPREAD THE WORD, HELP OTHERS BENEFIT FROM PH CONFERENCE |
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Conference is an empowering experience, and we want to make sure everyone in the PH community has a chance to be a part of it. You can help us by spreading the word that registration is now open!
 Know someone who might be interested in attending Conference but isn't yet active in the PH community? Request an extra copy of the Registration Brochure to share with them.
Didn't see a copy of the Registration Brochure last time you were at your doctor's office? Request some extra copies to leave with your doctor next time you're there.
Have a Support Group meeting coming up? Request extra Registration Brochures to share.
We hope to see you, and a friend, in Houston!
Don't forget you can also register online or with the registration form provided in the Winter 2008 issue of Pathlight. |
 PH IN THE NEWS |
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Life-saving Transplant Gives Woman New Hope
(Beaverton Valley Times) -- Amelia was diagnosed on her 18th birthday on Feb. 2, 2000, with pulmonary hypertension, a rare blood vessel disorder of the lung in which pressure in the pulmonary artery rises above normal levels. Since that time her condition had progressed, making a heart and lung transplant her only hope for survival.
Information on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Saves Lives
(Northern News) -- DEAR DR. GOTT: Recently you had a column regarding a gentleman who described breathlessness, exercise intolerance and faintness. I had these exact symptoms before I was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
CROI: Recreational Drug Use a Risk for Asymptomatic Heart Disorders in HIV-Positive Patients
(Aidsmap News) -- Echocardiographs were performed to check for the presence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction, diastolic dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, and left atrial enlargement.
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| SWING FOR A CURE! |
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 At Lipstix Golf, they know that fashion shouldn't stop at the bag. But their latest golf club is not just fashionable; it is designed specifically to swing for a cure! This quality driver is purple, with a PHA ribbon on the handle. With each of these special golf clubs sold, 20% of the proceeds will benefit PHA.
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