Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Go to... Go to... PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION NEWS PH and COVID-19: Visit PHA’s Online Resources COVID-19 FAQ for People with PH PHA Connects: Health and Wellness Series Therapy Access and Funding Assistance Videos to Help You Start a Home Exercise Routine Ways to Connect Virtually: Support Groups and More PH Community Making Masks: Learn How! Resources for HCPs COVID-19 in the News Learn About ‘PH and HIV’ Join the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) at 3:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Dec. 8 for “PH and HIV. Christopher F. Barnett, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of California-San Francisco will lead this PHA Live webinar about the risks of developing pulmonary arterial hypertension for people with HIV. As people with HIV live longer thanks to improved treatment, they can develop cardiovascular diseases, including PAH. Summit Explores Ways to Raise Awareness, Reduce Barriers The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA)’s Nov. 4 Associated Conditions Partner Summit explored ways to improve the understanding of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and reduce barriers to diagnosis among at-risk groups. PHA Leaders Participate in PH Forums Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) leaders recently participated in several international conferences on pulmonary hypertension (PH). Their participation represents PHA’s longstanding leadership in PH research, policy and patient support. Share Your PH Story or Research at PHA 2022 The Pulmonary Hypertension Association is seeking speakers for PHA 2022 International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions. People with pulmonary hypertension, family members and caregivers may submit applications to present breakout sessions. Health care professional can submit abstract or symposia proposals for the Scientific Sessions. Applications are due Dec. 23. Download a Free Copy of Pathlight to Spark PH Awareness Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month is underway with 11 days of digital tools and downloadable resources to help others “Spark Awareness.” Today, we’re offering a free download of a recent issue of Pathlight, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s quarterly member magazine. Double Your Impact on GivingTuesday Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday. The world-wide day of giving is Tuesday, Nov. 30. Help support the pulmonary hypertension community by donating to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. In honor of PHA’s 30th anniversary, a group of generous donors have agreed to match gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000. See Our Updated COVID-19 FAQ on Vaccines for Kids The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week recommended a low-dose pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children 5 to 11. The vaccine has emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recommendation expands vaccine access to about 28 million children in the U.S. For more information, visit the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s COVID-19 FAQ. Discover PHA’s CTEPH Resources CTEPH Awareness Day wrapped up Wednesday, but you can still learn more about chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. See our Nov. 28 PHA Live event of CTEPH on demand, and discover more PH resources from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. DONATE NOW Subscribe to PHA News PHANews.org, a publication of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA), is the trusted source of up-to-date news, community events listings and lifesaving information about pulmonary hypertension for patients, families and caregivers, healthcare professionals and supporters. CLICK TO READ MORE PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION NEWS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS MA - Greater Boston (Virtual) Saturday, December 4, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST IA - Iowa City (Virtual) Saturday, December 4, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST MI - Macomb-Oakland (Virtual) Saturday, December 4, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST Parent Telephone Support Group Wednesday, December 8, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST IN - Indianapolis (Virtual) Thursday, December 9, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST Bereavement Telephone Support Group Thursday, December 9, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST MN - Twin Cities (Virtual) Saturday, December 11, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST NV - SMRMC Reno (Virtual) Saturday, December 11, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST Open the full calendar PHA EVENT CALENDAR Webinar: PH and HIV Wednesday, December 8 Open the full calendar Patient-to-Patient Support Line: 1-800-748-7274 The latest PH and PHA news and events, on the web and in your inbox each week. Free educational resources for PH patients and families. 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