Cooking has always been an enjoyable pastime for me. I believe the satisfaction of nourishing others stems from my Southern…
Jen Cueva
Jen Cueva lives in sunny San Diego, California, with her husband and daughter. A former nurse, her life took an unexpected turn in 2005 when she was diagnosed with group 1 pulmonary hypertension (PH). That experience reshaped her purpose, transforming her journey into one of advocacy, connection, and hope. As Manager of Partnership Relations on the Bionews Advocacy team, Jen collaborates with rare disease communities to build bridges and strengthen support systems for patients and caregivers. She also serves as a forum moderator for *Pulmonary Hypertension News*, where she writes a biweekly column exploring the emotional landscape of living with PH, from resilience and gratitude to the quiet power of community. Whether she’s sharing stories that uplift or offering words that remind others they’re not alone, Jen finds meaning in helping people feel informed, empowered, and seen. When she’s not writing or advocating, you’ll likely find her at the beach, on a coffee date, or simply enjoying the laid-back San Diego sunshine. Together, we PHight stronger.
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Articles by Jen Cueva
The spacious wooden table, covered with vibrant sprinkles and pieces of sugar cookies, holds cherished memories of years ago. Our…
​​”She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.” — lawyer…
A recent article by Pulmonary Hypertension News reports on a questionnaire-based study in the U.K. indicating that…
A cold or the flu comes with challenges, especially for pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients. Because we cannot take…
“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.” — author Robert T. Kiyosaki Life with pulmonary…
The world is full of opinions, personalities, and attitudes. On my first day of nursing school, our dean told us…
A rare disease like pulmonary hypertension (PH) is challenging enough to manage. Add other coexisting conditions and it gets…
“I often wished that more people understood the invisible side of things. Even the people who seemed to understand, didn’t…
Life with pulmonary hypertension (PH) is overwhelming and exhausting at times. We patients often find ourselves sitting in doctors’…
Life with pulmonary hypertension (PH), a rare disease with no cure, is challenging. The helplessness is compounded by the…
Goals give us direction. They put a powerful force into play on universal, conscious, and subconscious levels. However, those of…