30 Days of PH

In recognition of PH awareness month, PH News has reached out to patients, caregivers, medical professionals and many others, to share their stories and unique perspective on PH and how it has impacted their lives. We will be sharing these stories daily though the entire month of November.

30 Days of PH: My Daughter Is My Hero

Becky Weiss, left, stands with her daughter, Emily. (Photo courtesy of Becky Weiss) Day 29 of 30 This is Becky Weiss‘ story: When my daughter Emily decided to attend college in Texas, I was hesitant to let her go. We were living in Georgia and the…

30 Days of PH: Finding the Good That’s Come From the Bad

Nicole with her daughter, Talitha. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Moores) Day 26 of 30 This is Nicole Moores’ story: There are many horrible things I can say about pulmonary hypertension (PH), but today I’ll share some of the good that’s come from my daughter’s diagnosis. Talitha, my…

30 Days of PH: Learning to Be PHabulously Independent

Brinley and Gus. (Photo courtesy of Brinley Marks) Day 25 of 30 This is Brinley Marks’ story: On Jan. 15, 2020, I was a happy 14-year-old in gym class. You’re probably wondering how I know what I was doing that day. In fact, I remember everything about it until…

30 Days of PH: Giving Back to the PH Community

From left, Chris, Evan, Ryan, and Mandy Gayken. (Photo courtesy of Mandy Gayken) Day 24 of 30 This is Mandy Gayken’s story: I first heard about pulmonary hypertension (PH) not long after my son Evan’s one-year checkup. His new pediatrician noticed a heart murmur that his…

30 Days of PH: Caring for My Wife From PH to Transplant

Bryan’s wife, Tammy. (Photo courtesy of Bryan Stephens) Day 23 of 30 This is Bryan Stephens’ story: I’m Bryan, and I was born and raised in Texas. I served in the U.S. Army for 15 years and am a retired combat veteran. My wife, Tammy, had pulmonary hypertension…

30 Days of PH: A PH Specialist Pays Tribute to His Patients

Dr. Sahay is a PH specialist based in Houston, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Sandeep Sahay) Day 20 of 30 This is Dr. Sandeep Sahay’s story: My name is Dr. Sahay, and I’m the co-director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Comprehensive Care and Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Programs, and associate…


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