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A Canadian Initiative: Exploring Adult Pulmonary Hypertension
New Report Sheds Light on Pulmonary Hypertension in Canada Respiplus has just released a groundbreaking report, A Canadian Initiative:...
PHA Canada
Mar 13, 20251 min read
Did you know Canada has a Caregiver Tax Credit?
Many people know about Canada’s Disability Tax Credit, but did you know that there is also a non-refundable tax credit for caregivers? If...
PHA Canada
Mar 4, 20251 min read
Op-ed: Speed up patient access to life-saving medications
"Imagine being told that a new treatment exists — one that could save your life or significantly improve it — but that you’ll have to...
PHA Canada
Jan 28, 20251 min read
Take Action to Support Canadian Charities
The holiday season is the most critical fundraising period for charities, with many relying on year-end donations to sustain their work....
PHA Canada
Dec 17, 20241 min read
A Simple Step to Save Lives: Ontario's Tax Return Initiative for Organ Donation
In an innovative new collaboration between Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) and the provincial and federal governments, millions of...
PHA Canada
Dec 10, 20241 min read
Improved reimbursements for PH patients in Northern Ontario
As of December 1, the Ontario government has improved reimbursement amounts for people in Northern Ontario who need to travel for...
PHA Canada
Dec 4, 20241 min read


Mental health in PAH
A webinar hosted by the Pulmonary Hypertension Knowledge Sharing Platform this week talked about a couple of studies on mental health in...
PHA Canada
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Interview with Liss Cairns from Plan Institute - RDSP Awareness Month
💜 RDSP Awareness Month is almost over , but it’s not too late to learn about the benefits of a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)...
PHA Canada
Oct 28, 20241 min read
PHA Canada Advocates for Fair Access: September Submission to PMPRB
PHA Canada is proud to announce our latest submission to the Patented Medicines Pricing Review Board (PMPRB) this September. As the...
PHA Canada
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Sotatercept (WINREVAIR®) Authorized in Canada for PAH Treatment
Merck has announced that WINREVAIR® (sotatercept) is now authorized for use in Canada in combination with standard pulmonary arterial...
PHA Canada
Sep 5, 20241 min read


Uncovering Major Inequities in PH Care Across Canada
A new investigation, "A Canadian Initiative: Exploring Adult Pulmonary Hypertension," highlights critical issues such as diagnostic...
PHA Canada
Jul 22, 20241 min read
Sotatercept is now listed on Health Canada's website
We are pleased to announce that sotatercept, a new drug for patients diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), is now listed...
PHA Canada
May 13, 20241 min read


Doctors need the right tools to treat patients well, especially for rare diseases
This article originally appeared in The Hills Times on May 6, 2024 Have you ever tried to fix something without the right tool? If you...
Dr. Sanjay Mehta
May 5, 20243 min read


Dr. Jason Weatherald Discusses the Burden of PAH on the PHaware Podcast
Tune in to the latest episode of the PHaware podcast, where Dr. Jason Weatherald, a pulmonologist at the University of Alberta, delves...
PHA Canada
May 5, 20241 min read
Disparities in BC's Public Drug Plan
A recent report sheds light on the critical need for British Columbia to bolster its Public Drug Coverage. Over the past five years, BC...
PHA Canada
Apr 21, 20241 min read


Rare Disease Day Summit Recap: Advocacy, Unity, and the Fight for Equitable Access
Board member Joan Paulin and PHA Canada Ambassador Jennifer Bryson attended the Rare Disease Summit hosted by the Canadian Organization...
Joan Paulin, Caregiver
Apr 3, 20243 min read
The FDA has granted approval for the medication sotatercept
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for the medication sotatercept, a significant milestone in the treatment...
PHA Canada
Mar 26, 20241 min read
Canada Disability Benefit Update
On June 22nd, 2023, a significant milestone was achieved as the federal government enacted Bill C-22, officially establishing the Canada...
PHA Canada
Mar 24, 20241 min read


Tax Season is here!
Tax season is here! Before filing your taxes, determine which benefits you may be eligible for. Check out the article below to learn...
PHA Canada
Mar 20, 20243 min read


The value of volunteers
On this International Volunteer Day, I am reminded of the incredible support we receive from our community. From our Board of Directors...
Darren Fisher, Advocacy, Manager, Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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