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Sotatercept is Now in Active Negotiation at pCPA
There has been significant progress in making sotatercept available to those who need it. Just two months after Health Canada approved it...
PHA Canada
4 days ago
Two tips for tax season
Tax season is upon us! The pulmonary hypertension community brought two tips to our attention. First, the usual disclaimer: we are not...
PHA Canada
Mar 25
A Canadian Initiative: Exploring Adult Pulmonary Hypertension
New Report Sheds Light on Pulmonary Hypertension in Canada Respiplus has just released a groundbreaking report, A Canadian Initiative:...
PHA Canada
Mar 13
Did you know Canada has a Caregiver Tax Credit?
Many people know about Canada’s Disability Tax Credit, but did you know that there is also a non-refundable tax credit for caregivers? If...
PHA Canada
Mar 4
Op-ed: Speed up patient access to life-saving medications
"Imagine being told that a new treatment exists — one that could save your life or significantly improve it — but that you’ll have to...
PHA Canada
Jan 29
Take Action to Support Canadian Charities
The holiday season is the most critical fundraising period for charities, with many relying on year-end donations to sustain their work....
PHA Canada
Dec 17, 2024
A Simple Step to Save Lives: Ontario's Tax Return Initiative for Organ Donation
In an innovative new collaboration between Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) and the provincial and federal governments, millions of...
PHA Canada
Dec 10, 2024
Improved reimbursements for PH patients in Northern Ontario
As of December 1, the Ontario government has improved reimbursement amounts for people in Northern Ontario who need to travel for...
PHA Canada
Dec 4, 2024
Interview with Liss Cairns from Plan Institute - RDSP Awareness Month
💜 RDSP Awareness Month is almost over , but it’s not too late to learn about the benefits of a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)...
PHA Canada
Oct 28, 2024
PHA Canada Advocates for Fair Access: September Submission to PMPRB
PHA Canada is proud to announce our latest submission to the Patented Medicines Pricing Review Board (PMPRB) Â this September. As the...
PHA Canada
Sep 11, 2024
Sotatercept (WINREVAIR®) Authorized in Canada for PAH Treatment
Merck has announced that WINREVAIR® (sotatercept) is now authorized for use in Canada in combination with standard pulmonary arterial...
PHA Canada
Sep 5, 2024
Uncovering Major Inequities in PH Care Across Canada
A new investigation, "A Canadian Initiative: Exploring Adult Pulmonary Hypertension," highlights critical issues such as diagnostic...
PHA Canada
Jul 22, 2024
Sotatercept is now listed on Health Canada's website
We are pleased to announce that sotatercept, a new drug for patients diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), is now listed...
PHA Canada
May 13, 2024
Doctors need the right tools to treat patients well, especially for rare diseases
This article originally appeared in The Hills Times on May 6, 2024 Have you ever tried to fix something without the right tool? If you...
Dr. Sanjay Mehta
May 5, 2024
Dr. Jason Weatherald Discusses the Burden of PAH on the PHaware Podcast
Tune in to the latest episode of the PHaware podcast, where Dr. Jason Weatherald, a pulmonologist at the University of Alberta, delves...
PHA Canada
May 5, 2024
Disparities in BC's Public Drug Plan
A recent report sheds light on the critical need for British Columbia to bolster its Public Drug Coverage. Over the past five years, BC...
PHA Canada
Apr 21, 2024
The FDA has granted approval for the medication sotatercept
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for the medication sotatercept, a significant milestone in the treatment...
PHA Canada
Mar 26, 2024
Canada Disability Benefit Update
On June 22nd, 2023, a significant milestone was achieved as the federal government enacted Bill C-22, officially establishing the Canada...
PHA Canada
Mar 24, 2024
CTV News - Ottawa school teacher living with rare Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Click here to watch Jo-Anne Mainwood interview on CTV News Ottawa --------- Jo-Anne Mainwood has been living with Pulmonary Arterial...
CTV News / Jo-Anne Mainwood, Patient, Ottawa
Nov 24, 2023
Winnipeg City News - Raising Awareness for an incurable lung disease
Click here to watch Ella's interview on Winnipeg City News --------- After getting a second lease on life following a successful lung...
PHA Canada
Nov 14, 2023
The Path to Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours survivors of the residential school system,...
PHA Canada
Sep 27, 2023
PHA Canada Welcomes Federal Government Investment to Support Access to Rare Disease Drugs
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada Welcomes Federal Government Investment to Support Access to Rare Disease Drugs...
PHA Canada
Apr 16, 2023
Nova Scotia Formulary Update - February 2023
Nova Scotia published an update to their Formulary, click here to read it
PHA Canada
Feb 1, 2023
PEI made Opsumit available through Public Funding
We are excited to announce that PEI has joined the list of provinces to have taken action and made Opsumit available through public...
PHA Canada
Jan 9, 2023
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