RAISE AWARENESS

Sentara Heart Hospital community PH educationThe pulmonary hypertension (PH) community needs your help! Raising awareness helps all people living with PH, including those not yet diagnosed. There are many ways to educate people about the importance of early and accurate PH diagnosis and what it’s like to live with PH. You can also recruit support, raise funds toward a PH cure and have fun in the process!

Here are a few ideas to get started:

Exhibit at a local event

From schools, libraries and community centers to local hospitals, malls and art galleries – there are many places to ask about setting up a table or other display that educates people about PH. You can order free educational materials from the PHA Store and search for a local support group to find volunteers to work with you.

Give a talk

Sentara Heart Hospital PH community talkYou have knowledge that benefits the community. Many groups welcome speakers like you. To set up a speaking opportunity, talk to the leaders of religious or fraternal organizations, school groups or your local chamber of commerce.

Be sure to request free materials from the PHA Store at least three weeks in advance. Depending on how much time you have to present, consider screening one of PHA’s educational videos (available in our store) or one of PHA’s Heart2CurePH public awareness campaign videos.

Let us know how we can help! PHA will also be glad to share your success with the PH community.

Get a proclamation

A proclamation is issued by a mayor or governor to formally recognize a person or organization. By connecting with your local elected officials, you can have November declared “Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month” in your community. A proclamation catches the attention of the media and raises awareness. In addition, the mayor or governor may agree to make the proclamation signing a photo opportunity. Download our  free template (.doc) and  guide to securing a proclamation (PDF).

Contact PHA with questions and success stories.

Share Heart2CurePH campaign materials

PHA’s Heart2CurePH public service ad campaign is educating people around the world about PH. You can be part of it! Print and share our ads to post on bulletin boards in your apartment or condo building, neighborhood coffee shop or at work. Or, share our campaign videos online with your social networks. Don’t forget to use hashtag #Heart2CurePH!

View and share materials

Questions? Ideas? Success stories?

Contact: 301-565-3004 x753 or Awareness@PHAssociation.org.