CONFERENCES
Past conferences
From June 8-10, 2023, PHA Canada and the PH community celebrated 15 years of inspiring achievements in advocacy, research, and community support. This year's conference had something for everyone, from our keynote speakers to interactive workshops and engaging panel discussions. Over 300 participants joined us in person in Ottawa, Ontario; an additional 50 were online, tuning into our live video feed.
Conference Recordings
2023 National PH Community Conference
Building on the success of the 2021 National PH Community Conference, the 2022 National PH Community Conference empowered the Canadian PH community!
Held from May 28th to June 4th, the 2022 conference program brought the PH community together from across Canada through our virtual, bilingual program of plenary events and educational sessions.
The goal of the 2022 National PH Community Conference was to support and empower people living with pulmonary hypertension. The theme was “Explore the Possibilities”, which helped guide the development of this year’s program.
Led by medical professionals and patient and caregiver experts with experience throughout the PH journey, the series of virtual sessions allowed participants to acquire skills to successfully manage life with PH and learn about new and emerging PH research.
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This year’s program also featured topics to help build skills on the non-medical yet equally important aspects of living with PH: building the patient-caregiver relationship, exercise & nutrition, financial health for people living with PH, and a series of mind/body sessions.
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Community events
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Complementing the virtual program, members of the PH community held local in-person community events. Unique to each community, these events were designed to a covid-safe opportunity to connect in person with others in the area.
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To everyone who helped in the planning, implementation and sponsoring of the 2022 National PH Community Conference, our most sincere appreciation. We could not have done it without you!
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Thank you to everyone who attended, we hope you were able to get the most out of the sessions and look forward to seeing you in 2023!
Conference Recordings
2022 Community Conference
The 2021 National PH Community Conference was PHA Canada’s first bilingual and virtual event!
Building and supporting a community of people affected by PH is an important part of PHA Canada’s work. By participating in PHA Canada’s national and regional conferences and symposiums, virtual meetups and webinars, PH patients, caregivers and medical professionals build and strengthen relationships with others, providing opportunities to share their experiences and learn from one another.
COVID-19 brought many challenges and changes to the way we live, work and engage one another. This time has also inspired us to find new and creative ways to connect and support each other. The 2021 National PH Community Conference, PHA Canada’s first bilingual, national and virtual conference, provided an opportunity for the PH community to virtually meet and learn form other PHers across the country, acquire skills to successfully manage life with PH and learn about new and emerging research, all from the comfort and safety of their homes.