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Find a PHA support group of peers near you who understand what you're going through. Find a support group near you

     

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Participate in upcoming live events or watch recordings at your leisure. Visit PHA Classroom

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Earn FREE continuing education credits, read PHA's journal and other resources, and connect with colleagues. Visit PHA Online University

  
             

PHA Founder Passes

Dorothy OlsonPHA sadly announces that Dorothy Olson, a PHA founder, passed on May 18 at age 88. Diagnosed in 1978, Dorothy searched years to find other patients with whom she founded PHA. Our community thrived on her lifelong leadership. We are grateful for all she did to fight PH.

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Summer Travel Tips


The key to travelling and PH is being prepared. Plan for your fun summer excursions by reading these tips on weather and travel.

Travel & PH | Climate & PH

PHA Chapters Near You!

Attend an EventLearn about the new Chapters PHA has launched in Midwest, the New York Tri-State Area and the San Francisco Bay Area, and get involved in the fight for the cause in your area.

www.Midwest-PHA.org | www.NY-PHA.org | www.SF-PHA.org

PH Ready

PH ReadyThe Newly Diagnosed Self-Study: PH Ready, a series of e-courses that serve as a roadmap for newly diagnosed PH patients. It is full of information about treatments, living with PH, insurance, working with your medical team and more. PH Ready can be started at any time, so register today.

Patient-to-Patient Support Line: 1-800-748-7274

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What is PH?

Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs that can lead to heart failure.

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Give the Power of Hope

Give the power of hope and advance PHA’s mission when you make a 2013 annual fund contribution. Every dollar counts when your gift moves us closer to our ultimate goal: a cure.

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The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) awarded PHA the Abbey S. Meyers Leadership Award in 2012 for outstanding service to PHA members in advocacy, education and other key areas.