December 5th is International Volunteer Day , we pause to celebrate the incredible people who are the heartbeat of our community: our volunteers . Whether you're living with pulmonary hypertension (PH), supporting a loved one, or simply passionate about making a difference—your dedication, time, and compassion are what make PHA Canada’s work possible. From running support groups and organizing local events, to serving on committees and sharing your lived experience, every act of volunteerism...

For the past two days, PHA Canada Board member Beth Slaunwhite and I were in Ottawa enjoying the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) conference "Co-Creating Canadian Rare". Pulmonary arterial hypertension and CTEPH are, of course, rare diseases, but there are so many others. Individually, each disease or disorder is rare, but collectively they're quite common: somewhere between one in ten and one in twelve Canadians has a rare disease. The first day dealt largely with the Rare...

One way PHA Canada helps improve the diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension (PH) is by reaching out and collaborating with healthcare professionals (HCPs). HCPs play a key role in ensuring that PH is recognized and investigated promptly, so patients receive the appropriate care and treatment, regardless of the type of PH they have.   PHA Canada has built strong, long-term relationships with PH expert centres across Canada. These centres mainly treat people with Group 1 pulmonary...