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Quick facts: Why was the ZENITH sotatercept study stopped?
The ZENITH study looked at some of the sickest pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) patients—those labelled as functional class 3...
PHA Canada
May 28, 20252 min read


There's no health without mental health
"A person's mental health significantly influences how they experience pain and suffering associated with chronic disease. It's essential...
PHA Canada
May 27, 20252 min read


What's the Canada Disability Benefit?
We asked Liss Cairns, Program Manager at Plan Institute, some questions about the Disability Tax Credit and the new Canada Disability...
PHA Canada
May 27, 20251 min read


Rare But Not Alone: What Canada’s New Drug Strategy Means for People with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Living with a rare disease can feel like walking an unmarked path—isolated, uncertain, and overlooked. For those with pulmonary arterial...
PHA Canada
May 13, 20252 min read
New Report Exposes Gaps in BC Medication Coverage
The 2025 BC Medication Coverage Report is here—and it reveals serious gaps in access to life-saving medications across the province....
PHA Canada
Apr 14, 20251 min read
Sotatercept is Now in Active Negotiation at pCPA
There has been significant progress in making sotatercept available to those who need it. Just two months after Health Canada approved it...
PHA Canada
Apr 4, 20251 min read


Two tips for tax season
Tax season is upon us! The pulmonary hypertension community brought two tips to our attention. First, the usual disclaimer: we are not...
PHA Canada
Mar 25, 20251 min read


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
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