PH Insights

Pulmonary Hypertension Association
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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association presents ”PH Insights,” a podcast amplifying patient voices, sharing meaningful conversations with health care professionals and insights into pulmonary hypertension. Join PHA, people with PH and PH experts, as they share important information to support the PH community.

  1. FEB 11

    Understanding the Relationship between Methamphetamine and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

    Guest: Katharine Clapham, MD, assistant professor of cardiology and co-director of the Pulmonary Hypertension and Dyspnea Program, University of Utah  On this episode, host Megan Cirulis sits down with cardiologist Katherine (Katie) Clapham to discuss methamphetamine-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension. They explore the increasing prevalence of methamphetamine use, particularly in the western United States, and its severe health implications. Clapham also discusses treatment approaches, including the integration of addiction medicine into PAH care. Visit Pulmonary Hypertension Related to Meth Use for more information.

    30 min

  2. JAN 28

    Pediatric to Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Managing your diagnosis

    Guests: Paul Critser, MD, PhD, pediatric cardiologist, Heart Institute Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; and Priya Pillutla, MD, associate chief, Division of Cardiology, director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic chair, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Harbor-UCLA Medical Center On this special episode, cardiologists Paul Critser and Priya Pillutla, discuss congenital heart disease associated pulmonary hypertension. They explain how PH is diagnosed, treatment advances, and what those advancements mean for life expectancy. Visit Pulmonary Hypertension and Congenital Heart Disease for more information.

    48 min

  3. JAN 14

    Learning Together: The Early Days of PHA’s Patient Education

    Guest Host: Courtney Durham, PHA’s director of individual giving Guests: Judy and Ed Simpson, PHA co-founders On this episode of PH Insights, Courtney Durham, PHA’s director of individual giving, speaks with PHA co-founders, Judy and Ed Simpson. They discuss the challenges and milestones of establishing PHA, the importance of connecting patients with physicians, and the significant advancements in pulmonary hypertension research and treatment.

    30 min

  4. 12/24/2025

    When Care Goes Beyond Treatment: How a Support Group Redefined Support

    Host: Jolie Lizana, PAH patient and advocate Guests: Debbie Kittel, BSN, RN, CCRN, nursing program manager, PAH program, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital; and Tiffani Brown, PH patient, Ohio State University-Columbus support group co-leader.   Just in time for the holidays, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association shares the extraordinary impact of a simple, thoughtful gift. Host Jolie Lizana talks with Debbie Kittel, a PH nurse, and Tiffani Brown, the patient who received a priceless gesture during one of her darkest moments: a jar of handwritten notes from her care team and support group. Hear how this act of empathy became a tradition, inspired dozens of patients and redefined what it means to give and receive support.

    24 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    Shaping the Future: Women Innovators Transforming Pediatric PH Research

    Guest Host: Elizabeth Joseloff, PhD, vice president, Quality Care and Research, Pulmonary Hypertension Association Guests: Ripla Arora, PhD, developmental geneticist and associate professor, Michigan State University; and Katelyn Enzer, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics, University of Colorado   On this episode of PH Insights, we highlight the women innovators who are transforming how we understand and treat pulmonary hypertension in children. Guest host Elizabeth Joseloff sits down with the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s 2025 Pediatric PH Research Award recipients, Ripla Arora and Katelyn Enzer, to discuss how their work could lead to earlier answers for families and pave the way for better care in the future. Arora and Enzer also reflect on the impact of PHA funding on their careers and what inspired them to focus on PH. About their research: Arora aims to uncover how genetic changes affect lung development and identify therapeutic targets to improve outcomes for children with TBX4 syndrome. Enzer is focused on developing innovative techniques to assess pulmonary function in preterm infants and deepen understanding of the complex cardiopulmonary physiology underlying these conditions. To learn more about PHA supported research, visit PHA’s Research Programs page.

    29 min

  6. 11/26/2025

    Partnering with Your Care Team: Advocacy in PH – Part 2

    Hosts: Jenna Olitsky, PAH and HHT patient, PHA’s Patient and Caregiver Education Committee member; Jolie Lizana, PAH patient and advocate; Meghan M. Cirulis, MD, MS, medical director, Intermountain Health Pulmonary Hypertension Center, assistant professor, pulmonary and critical care medicine, Intermountain Medical Center, adjunct assistant professor, University of Utah Pulmonary and Critical Care.   In this episode, hosts Lizana, Olitsky and Cirulis continue the conversation on advocacy, focusing on self-advocacy beyond the doctor’s office. They share how to communicate your needs with family, friends and others, set healthy boundaries and find confidence in representing yourself and your condition. The discussion offers real-life strategies and encouragement for living and advocating for yourself every day.     Visit PHA's Traveling with PH page for travel tips.  Read more about the Air Carrier Access Act to learn about your rights as a taveler.

    32 min

  7. 11/12/2025

    Partnering with Your Care Team: Advocacy in PH – Part 1

    Guests: Jenna Olitsky, PAH and HHT patient, PHA’s Patient and Caregiver Education Committee member Jolie Lizana, PAH patient and advocate Meghan M. Cirulis, MD, MS, medical director, Intermountain Health Pulmonary Hypertension Center, assistant professor, pulmonary and critical care medicine, Intermountain Medical Center, adjunct assistant professor, University of Utah Pulmonary and Critical Care.   In this episode, new show hosts and PH patients Jolie Lizana and Jenna Olitsky join PH expert Meghan Cirulis to discuss why understanding your health is the foundation of effective advocacy. They explore how education empowers patients to communicate confidently with their doctors, build trust within their care teams and take an active role in managing PH

    29 min

  8. 10/22/2025

    Philanthropy at PHA: From Tribute Gifts to Tax Changes

    Guest Hosts: Sarah Smith, PHA’s director of fundraising events, and Courtney Durham, PHA’s director of individual giving.   In this episode, PHA fundraising team members Sarah Smith and Courtney Durham discuss the role and impact of charitable giving. They highlight the value of broad-based donor support, how fundraising events like the O2breathe Walk series empower community members to make a significant impact, and preview upcoming 2026 tax changes that will affect charitable deductions. This episode is the second in a two-part series about philanthropy at PHA.

    13 min
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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association presents ”PH Insights,” a podcast amplifying patient voices, sharing meaningful conversations with health care professionals and insights into pulmonary hypertension. Join PHA, people with PH and PH experts, as they share important information to support the PH community.

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  • Creator
    Pulmonary Hypertension Association
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
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