Photo Gallery

October 2010 a large group gathered for a buffet lunch and a presentation

Kenneth Fisher, M.D. answers questions on his presentation of PH and Sleep Disorders

A special meeting was held in Green River, WY in May 2010. Featured speaker was Natalie Kitterman, BSN, RN, CCRP from Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

Karen Buck, RRT Cheyenne Regional Medical Center demonstrates the proper way to do abdominal breathing exercises at the April 2010 meeting.

Cricket M. refers to the harmonica exercise sheet at the April 2010 meeting.

Vicki M. and her mother play a duet of "Down in the Valley" during a breathing lesson presented by Karen Buck, RRT Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Harmonicas for the April 2010 meeting were provided by Accredo Health.

Attorney, Bill Winter explains the difference between a Health Power of Attorney and a Living Will at the February 2010 meeting.

Members gathered information on Advance Healthcare Directives and Trusts from Attorney Bill Winter at the February 2010 meeting.

Attendance at the October 2009 meeting was light due to an unexpected snow storm. Standing: Tim & Cricket M. from Riverton, Sheryl Tatman, Gilead Sciences, Dr. Yalamanchili, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Amarillo, TX. Sitting: Keith & Judy L. from Green River. Not pictured: Nancy S. from Riverton

Dr. Yalamanchili, Division Chief, Pulmonary & Critical Care from Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Amarillo, TX, discussed Insights in Pulmonary Hypertension at the October 2009 meeting.

Mark Junge, the first oxygen-dependent patient to cycle coast to coast, addresses the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Pulmonary Support Group, September 2009.

A large crowd gathered at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in September 2009 to hear Mark Junge discuss his cycling trip down the southern California coast. Mark is the first oxygen-dependent patient to ride a bicycle from coast to coast.

Cheryl Nye (left) and Karen Buck, RRT welcome Mark Junge to the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Pulmonary Support Group. Mark was the speaker for the September 2009 meeting.

Joyce M. and Dianne C. from the Afton area meet Nancy S. in Pinedale, WY on August 21, 2009 for lunch and for a PH chat.

Dr. David Badesch, Univ. of Colorado discusses developments in PH research and new treatments at the August 8, 2009 meeting in Riverton, WY.

Fourteen individuals attended the August 8, 2009 meeting in Riverton, WY. They had the opportunity to ask Dr. David Badesch, Univ. of Colorado about clinical trials and other research.

Elisabeth Ravazzolo, RN, BSN from Accredo addressed the patients at the Cheyenne meeting (May 2009)

Keith L. accepts a certificate of thanks from Cricket Mitchell. Keith picked up and delivered some donated Flolan supplies that will be used for training and education by the group. (February 2009)

Elisabeth Ravazzolo, RN, BSN from Accredo and Carol P. in Cheyenne (May 2009)

Megan Liddicoat, RN, BSN from Actelion gave a presentation on the basics of Pulmonary Hypertension at the February 2009 meeting.

Lenora Y. displays the certificate that she received for informing Russ C. about our support group and for promoting PH awareness at her cardiac rehab. center.(February 2009)

Megan Liddicoat, Actelion and Sue Ritter, Accredo review and discuss some PH literature before the May 2009 meeting in Cheyenne.

Cricket Mitchell gave Nancy S. a pen/pencil set at the February 2009 meeting.

PH Awareness Display (November 2008) at Riverton Public Library - Display has Proclamation signed by Governor Dave Freudenthal

PH Awareness Display (November 2008) at Riverton City Hall - Display has Proclamation signed by Mayor John Vincent

Nancy S., Cricket Mitchell, and Dana Smith prepared a PH booth at the Evanston Health Fair in October 2008.

Albert Y. and Russ C. met with group leaders over lunch. Russ suspects that he has PH. (May 2008)

Gene S. lives in Lovell and joined our group in September 2008

Nancy S. manned a PH booth at the Lovell Health Fair. A PH patient who lives in Lovell found our group at the 2008 fair.

WY PH Support Group Leader, Nancy S. met Pat H., another WY PHer at the 8th International PHA Conference in Houston, TX. (June 2008)

Robert M. (PHer) and his wife, Sue in Cheyenne, WY following a meeting with group leader, Nancy S.. (June 2008)

June 7, 2008 -- Initial meeting of WY PH Support Group. Back: Nancy S., Mark S, Rod K., Keith L., Bill, Albert Y. Front: Cricket M,, Dana S., Lora K., Jeanette M., Lenore Y., Judy L. Riverton Public Library Community Room.

Cricket M. shares her PH story with Jeanette M, Lora & Rod K., Albert Y. and Bill. Mark and Dana S. are in the background. June 7, 2008 Riverton Public Library Community Room.

Keith & Judy L. speak with Accredo Patient Advocate, Rachel H. at the initial WY PH Support Group meeting in Riverton, WY June 7, 2008.

Rod K., Mark and Dana S. prepare to share their PH stories at the initial meeting of the WY PH Support Group - June 7, 2008.

Co-leaders Nancy S. and Cricket Mitchell are prepare a booth at the Lander Health Fair on May 1, 2008 to create awareness for pulmonary hypertension.