Causes: Health, Heart & Circulatory System Diseases & Disorders, Lung Diseases, Specifically Named Diseases

Mission: The mission of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is to find ways to prevent and cure pulmonary hypertension, and to provide hope for the pulmonary hypertension community through support, education, research, advocacy and awareness.

Target demographics: Pulmonary hypertension patients, their caregivers and family, and the medical professionals who treat them.

Programs: Patient services and education; medical awareness; educational support resources via patient telephone helpline; over 200 support groups, newsletters, brochures, and a website. Pha provides outreach programs at the local and national level.

research - pha provides peer-reviewed grant awards for ph research through two programs. The partnership with nih/nhlbi leverages additional funds for research.