About Us

PH Saskatchewan Support Group was formed in the Fall of 2009.  Patients first found each other through a Canadian PH conference and then got together at a local coffee shop. They shared and exchanged stories of how PH has affected their lives and how they deal with it. The group has evolved from humble beginnings of only a handful of members to a larger group consisting of patients, families and caregivers.

Since there had been no local support group for people affected by PH in Saskatchewan, they decided to formalize a support group to help fight back against the disease with the help of the national organization – PHA Canada. Today, the group meets on a monthly basis in Saskatoon.

Most PH patients have never heard of pulmonary hypertension until they were diagnosed; many go months or years before meeting another patient. Many newly diagnosed patients receive grim misinformation and receive limited services.  PH Support Groups change lives and often they save the lives of their members. Groups provide means where patients, family members and caregivers can:

• Share their experiences
• Learn about PH, treatments and how others have adjusted their lifestyles around PH
• Learn from others about how to get involved in the fight against PH.