Our bi-monthly meetings are held at the Twinsburg Public Library in Meeting Room 1.
They will typically be on the second Saturday of the odd months of the year but due to holidays etc. some of the dates may be changed. We do not meet during the winter months. As you can see, the dates have been set for this year ~ the topics have also been set but they will be kept a secret until after the previous meeting.
If there is a particular topic or issue you want discussed or presented, let me know ~ write to me at OHPA.PHER@gmail.com
TWINSBURG PUBLIC Library
They will typically be on the second Saturday of the odd months of the year but due to holidays etc. some of the dates may be changed. We do not meet during the winter months. As you can see, the dates have been set for this year ~ the topics have also been set but they will be kept a secret until after the previous meeting.
If there is a particular topic or issue you want discussed or presented, let me know ~ write to me at OHPA.PHER@gmail.com
TWINSBURG PUBLIC Library
10050 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
www.twinsburg.lib.oh.us
The dates are as follows:
*denotes a change of day, time or location
www.twinsburg.lib.oh.us
The dates are as follows:
*denotes a change of day, time or location
CLEVELAND AREA PH
SUPPORT GROUP
CAPHS
Our bimonthly meetings are on the Second Saturday of the odd months. We start at 1 p.m.. come hungry and willing to learn about this disease and tips to cope. We do not meet during the winter months
Twinsburg Public Library10050 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
Meeting room 1 at 1:00 p.m.
March 10, 2012 ART Therapy - “Accessing the Self Through Creative Exploration”
An Introduction to Art Therapy by Way of Making a Paper Collage
Presented by Art Therapy Studio
Rosalia Rozsaheghyi, ATR-BC, Art Therapist
Linda Merriam, Business Development Specialist
Engage in a journey of self-discovery and explore the healing power of art with the Art Therapy Studio. Experience how making art can reduce stress and enhance your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. NO art experience is necessary.
An Introduction to Art Therapy by Way of Making a Paper Collage
Presented by Art Therapy Studio
Rosalia Rozsaheghyi, ATR-BC, Art Therapist
Linda Merriam, Business Development Specialist
Engage in a journey of self-discovery and explore the healing power of art with the Art Therapy Studio. Experience how making art can reduce stress and enhance your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. NO art experience is necessary.
Please RSVP to Merle by March 7th either by phone or email
724 458-5573 (PA) or ohpa.pher@gmail.com
Lunch will be provided
FREE PARKING and a handicap entrance
Merle Reeseman - Support Group Leader
724 458-5573 (PA) or OHPA.PHER@gmail.com
724 458-5573 (PA) or OHPA.PHER@gmail.com
After each presentation we will have an informal chat and snack time to share some of our other aspects of living with PH and how we deal with these issues. If you can, bring a helpful hint on what you do to make your PH life a little easier or bring a question or concern.
Merle Reeseman ~ Support Group Leader 
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Map of OHIO <-- Click and have fun with this site.
you can have a road map or birdseye view
Map of OHIO <-- Click and have fun with this site.
you can have a road map or birdseye view
2007 Meetings
January 14, 2007 ~ Weighing the Benefits of Exercise & PH
March 11, 2007 ~ Diet & Nutrition
*May 6th, 2007 ~ Genetics & PH - What's the Connection
*July 14, 2007 ~ Intimacy Issues - Yes SEX is a 3 letter Word
September 9, 2007 ~ Caregiving - The Task at Hand
September 15, 2007 ~ LET'S WALK & ROLL -- A huge success
Decmeber 9, 2007 ~ Ins and Outs of Lung Transplantation
January 14, 2007 ~ Weighing the Benefits of Exercise & PH
March 11, 2007 ~ Diet & Nutrition
*May 6th, 2007 ~ Genetics & PH - What's the Connection
*July 14, 2007 ~ Intimacy Issues - Yes SEX is a 3 letter Word
September 9, 2007 ~ Caregiving - The Task at Hand
September 15, 2007 ~ LET'S WALK & ROLL -- A huge success
Decmeber 9, 2007 ~ Ins and Outs of Lung Transplantation
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In 2007, for Awareness month, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation invited us to their Summit '07 -- dates November 16 and 17, Update on Management and New Discoveries. To see what you missed ----> click here.
It was a great event, we learned a lot, shared more and a good time was had by all.
It was a great event, we learned a lot, shared more and a good time was had by all.
Thank you Cleveland Clinic for hosting this event not only for clinicians but for the phamily members who were able to attend. We had patients from Ohio; also from FL, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, PA, WI, WVA. I hope I didn't miss anyone. It really was a great event.
2009 Meetings
March 14, 2009 Who to Treat and With What
*May 2, 2009 * PEER Mentor ~ Also Breathing Techniques
July 11, 2009 How to deal with PH and summer months
Septermber 12, Trains, Planes, Automobile and Boats How to travel having PH
September 19 Let's Walk & Roll
November 20 & 21 AWARENESS MONTH ~ CCF Summit
*December 5, 2009 PH and Blood Clots
November 20 & 21 AWARENESS MONTH ~ CCF Summit
*December 5, 2009 PH and Blood Clots
6th Annual Cleveland Clinic Summit
November 20th and 21st 2009
(Saturday specifically for PHers)
Translating Discoveries into Patient Care
November 20th and 21st 2009
(Saturday specifically for PHers)
Translating Discoveries into Patient Care
This two-day summit will cover the basic understanding of the pathobiology of PH, advances in clinical pulmonary hypertension evaluation and updates on therapy options. Patient-oriented sessions and case-based sessions for physicians and other healthcare providers will also be featured. CME credits available; PH patients and their families were invited to attend for free.
2008 Meetings
*March 8 to 3-22-08 STRESS MANAGEMENT
May 10 PH Associated w Left Heart Disease
July 12 The PHuture: Scientific discoveries that may
change how we diagnose, treat and monitor PH
September 13 Pulmonary Hypertension - Improving Life in
the Present and Hope for the Future
September 20, 2008 Let's Walk and Roll ~ another success
November 8 Cleveland Clinic - Summit Meeting
A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management *December 6 Winter & PH Exercise - staying in the groove
September 20, 2008 Let's Walk and Roll ~ another success
November 8 Cleveland Clinic - Summit Meeting
A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management *December 6 Winter & PH Exercise - staying in the groove
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For Awareness month the Cleveland Clinic once again held a Summit meeting and graciously included any and all PH patients to attend. It was their 5th Annual Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium and the theme for 2008 was A practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management, held on November 8th. The morning sessions were geared for clincians and the afternoon session were specifically for PH patients. We of course were invited to attend both. There was no charge for PH patients and their guests and lunch was also included.
For Awareness month the Cleveland Clinic once again held a Summit meeting and graciously included any and all PH patients to attend. It was their 5th Annual Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium and the theme for 2008 was A practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management, held on November 8th. The morning sessions were geared for clincians and the afternoon session were specifically for PH patients. We of course were invited to attend both. There was no charge for PH patients and their guests and lunch was also included.
2010 Meetings
March 13 - Getting the Most Out of Your Food
May 15, ~ Acceptance and Coping with PAH
June 13 ~ Congential Heart Disease & PH
September 11 ~ Lung Tx: Why, When, How
*September 18, ~ 4th Annual Walk & Roll *November Awareness Month ~
*September 18, ~ 4th Annual Walk & Roll *November Awareness Month ~
November 19th ~ Cleveland Clinic Summit
*December 4, 2010 ~ What do our Doctors expect
7th Annual (Held 11-19-10)
Pulmonary Hypertension Summit
^ to find out more - click ^
Practical Issues and Updates in Management
Pulmonary Hypertension Summit
^ to find out more - click ^
Practical Issues and Updates in Management
2011 Meetings
Meeting time 1 p.m unless otherwise noted
March 12th Genetics and PH -- what's the connection
Meeting time 1 p.m unless otherwise noted
March 12th Genetics and PH -- what's the connection
May 14th Asthma <-> PH and Asthma either or both
*July* Sun 10th 1:30p Caring for the Caregiver
September 10th 5TH Annual Walk & Roll
“Pulmonary Hypertension: Past, Present, and PHuture!!”
September 24th at 2:30 << Meeting Cancelled
November 6th > 8th CCF 8th Annual SUMMIT
December 3rd Exercise - Staying in the Groove
8th Annal Pulmonary Hypertensiion Summit
November 6th > 8th
Sunday afternoon is for PHer's
Free to Patients and family
IT WAS GREAT!!!
MEETING DATES 2012
March 10 Art Therapy
Art TherapyMay 5
July 14
August 4 6th Annual Walk & Roll - Maybe
September 22
November CCF Summit Date TBD
December 1
