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January 13, 2020January 9, 2020

Carrying Hope from One Decade to the Next

Columns, Life As A Caregiver - a Column By Colleen Steele

Over the past decade, my son and our family have been through an intense journey from pulmonary hypertension (PH) to transplant. Most of the big, scary, sad, joyful, and ... Read more

January 10, 2020January 8, 2020

To My Fiancé: Thank You for Choosing Me

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“I don’t have a choice, but he does. He doesn’t have to choose this type of life.” I said this to my mom with tears in my eyes just ... Read more

January 10, 2020January 8, 2020

Dealing with Post-holiday Fatigue and Sleep Issues

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

If you are like me, trying to balance life with pulmonary hypertension (PH) and coexisting illnesses is a full-time job. Add in the busy holiday season, and despite careful ... Read more

January 6, 2020January 3, 2020

Honoring the Nurses Who Have Taken Care of My Son During His PH Journey

Columns, Life As A Caregiver - a Column By Colleen Steele

I recently read that the World Health Organization has declared 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. In honor of the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s ... Read more

January 3, 2020December 19, 2019

Looking Back, I Notice Many Positive Things That Happened in 2019

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

Happy New Year, y’all. Do you remember the old saying, “As we get older, the years fly by”? For some reason, 2019 did exactly that. A new year creates ... Read more

December 20, 2019December 18, 2019

In 2019, I Learned to Feel My Emotions and Pain

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

I have spent the majority of my 28 years suppressing my emotions. I had this idea that strength meant not letting my true feelings show. I fooled a lot ... Read more

December 20, 2019December 18, 2019

My Dietitian Daughter Shares Her Nutritional Advice for Those with PH

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

Maintaining a healthy diet while living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be complicated. When you’re already dealing with exhaustion, cooking is the last thing you want to think about. ... Read more

December 16, 2019December 13, 2019

Performing Acts of Kindness During the Season of Goodwill and Beyond

Columns, Life As A Caregiver - a Column By Colleen Steele

In my previous column, I encouraged those who are celebrating Christmas to gift themselves with the feeling of peace this holiday season. However, you don’t have to be a ... Read more

December 13, 2019December 11, 2019

Starting a New Medication Can Be Overwhelming

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Don’t Google it. Don’t Google it.” This is the internal dialogue I was having as my pulmonologist gave me a new prescription. I was told about the potential benefits ... Read more

December 13, 2019December 11, 2019

Surviving the Holidays

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be stressful for anyone. When living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) or another chronic illness, the holidays can be overwhelming and ... Read more