Know Your PHA Member Benefits

“I’m hopeful that in the next 20 years, there will be more representation from colleagues in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. There is a lot of great science happening in these countries and there is great expertise,” Dr. de Jesus Perez says.

“Most importantly, I’d love to see more PH medications become available around the world. At the end of the day, that’s what we are all hoping for.”

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association is one of many organizations throughout the world committed to promoting PH awareness, research and earlier diagnosis. To learn more about World PH Day, visit PHAssociation.org/ worldphday. To learn more about international World PH Day activities, visit WorldPHDay.org.

Are you taking advantage of your Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) membership benefits? In addition to your print subscription to Pathlight magazine – published exclusively for PHA members -- you receive the following benefits:

GENERAL MEMBER BENEFITS

• In-person and online patient and caregiver support.

• Toll-free patient support Line at (800) 748-7274.

• Financial assistance and treatment-access resources.

• Discounted registration for PHA’s International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions. Eligibility for conference scholarships.

• Biweekly newsletters.

• Free copy of “Navigating Pulmonary Hypertension: A Guide for Newly Diagnosed Patients.”

Professional Benefits

• Professional development training and workshops.

• Networking opportunities.

• Free or significantly discounted registration for webinars and events.

• PHAR patient registry and the Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center network.

• Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension journal.

To continue providing these benefits, PHA raised its annual membership rates on March 1. The increase is the first in more than a decade. General member fees increased to $25 a year from $15. Family memberships increased to $50 from $35.

Making An Impact In The Americas

Originally from Puerto Rico, Dr. de Jesus Perez is engaged with the Latin American PH community. Making an impact within the Latin American community has long been one of his goals.

Through his collaboration with PH patient societies in Central and South America, Dr. de Jesus Perez has helped the organizations connect with

Professional memberships also increased. For members of PHA’s Pulmonary Hypertension Clinicians and Researchers, the rate went up to $175 from $150. The rate for members of PHA’s Pulmonary Hypertension Professional Network rose to $115 from $95.

New prices will start on your next renewal date after March 1. New multi-year, discounted rates are now available. Join or renew at PHAssociation.org/join.

People with PH, caregivers and family who have financial difficulties can request free general membership. Email us at memberships@phassociation.org, or call 301-565-3004 x833.