Dear Friends:
We find ourselves in one of the most challenging situations in world history. It is crucial for all of us to follow the guidance on handling the coronavirus (COVID-19) provided by the CDC, which is updated daily. This said, it is important for our FH community to be aware of … Read More
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Mary McGowan has joined the FH Foundation Team as Chief Medical Officer, effective January 2, 2020. This is Dr. McGowan’s second role with the organization. She was a founding FH Foundation board member and our first Chief Medical Officer in 2011 back when every … Read More
We are pleased to announce that Stacey Lane, JD, is the newly elected Chairwoman of the Board of the FH Foundation. Ms. Lane has contributed greatly to the growth of the FH Foundation, serving as a board member for the past six years and Vice Chair for the last four years. A graduate of the University … Read More
On January 28, 2020, the FH Foundation and some of our amazing community members and leaders, who are FH Advocates for Awareness, will go to Capitol Hill to ask our elected representatives for their continued support in prioritizing familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) as a public health concern and … Read More
You may have heard about Lipoprotein (a), Lp(a) or often referred to as “Lp little a.” Lp(a) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.The level of Lp(a) found in a person’s blood is entirely genetically predetermined. This means that unlike other cardiac risk factors, Lp(a) can’t … Read More
FH Foundation, World Heart Federation, and International Coalition Collaborate to Tackle the Global Burden of Familial Hypercholesterolemia
The FH Foundation and the World Heart Federation announced today a Global Call to Action on familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a vastly under-recognized and … Read More
We are excited to announce this new collaboration with Geisinger! We have enclosed the press release below and look forward to updating you on our progress.
Researchers at Geisinger have received $2.8 million from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health to … Read More
The FH Foundation is a true partnership of individuals and families impacted by FH, and the healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat FH. Together, we are raising awareness of FH, driving improved diagnosis, making sure individuals know their treatment options and opportunities for clinical … Read More
FIND FH® Makes Identifying and Diagnosing Individuals at Genetic Risk for Early Heart Attacks and Stroke Possible
FH Foundation Study Published Online in The Lancet Digital Health and Presented at FH Global Summit
On October 21, 2019 the FH Foundation announced that a … Read More
Familial Hypercholesterolemia Global Impact
In 1998, the World Health Organization (WHO) and several members of the international FH Community published the WHO Report on Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH). This prescient document included 11 recommendations to address the large gaps in diagnosis and … Read More