Posts by: Jen Cueva

Jen Cueva

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Learning My Limitations and Planning Ahead Makes Summer Enjoyable

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Something about sunshine boosts my mood. Do you find that to be true, too? For me, warmer months bring to mind fun memories of childhood traditions. When I was growing ... Read more

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021

Celebrating 2 Years of This Column and Working From Home

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Let’s celebrate! Come on, y’all, join me. Now, are you curious what we’re celebrating? This week, I celebrate two years of writing my column, “Worth the PHight.” I’ve mentioned before ... Read more

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021

Reminding Myself It’s Important to Unplug the Gadgets and Rest

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Do you find yourself scrolling through emails or multitasking when you sit down to rest? If you can’t seem to stop working or focusing on tasks, you are not alone. ... Read more

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

Finding Time for Dates With Your Partner

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

As humans, forming quality relationships is essential to our well-being. If you are like me, the pandemic has tossed a wrench in our relationships, including the romantic ones. Do you ... Read more

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021

When PTSD Creeps in After a Traumatic Hospitalization

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) is no easy feat. Unfortunately, frequent hospitalizations are a part of life. No one wants to be hospitalized, especially if previous visits were traumatic.  I ... Read more

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Dealing With Grief During a Pandemic: A Tribute to My Cowboy

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Grief and loss have been common throughout this pandemic. According to a research article published last July in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of ... Read more

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021

Let’s Pursue the Workplaces We Deserve Despite Having Chronic Conditions

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

The last five months have been bumpy for my family. Back in November, my husband, Manny, and I both got COVID-19. I was hospitalized for several weeks and not expected ... Read more

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Amid COVID-19 Anxieties, Remember That Fear and Courage Can Coexist

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

As I sit down to write my column for BioNews, the parent company of this website, I think about you, my readers. While I strive to write about various topics, ... Read more

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021

How ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Helped Me Through Texas’ Recent Disaster

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

When we think about natural disasters here on Texas’ Gulf Coast, we usually think about hurricanes. But as 2021 took off, we found ourselves dealing with an arctic winter blast ... Read more

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

My Husband Reflects on Life, 16 Years After My PH Diagnosis

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Sixteen years ago, I was lying in a hospital bed, unsure just how much my life and my family’s lives were about to be turned upside down. As a nurse, ... Read more

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

My Next Step in Recovery Is Taking a ‘Less Is More’ Approach

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

It’s no secret that the world is tough. When juggling its chaos, we often feel pressured to do more, and we quickly lose sight of what is most important. With ... Read more

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021

Sharing My Struggles as I ‘PHight’ Through Recovery From COVID-19

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

After several weeks in the hospital due to complications from COVID-19, I couldn’t wait to go home. On the day of my discharge, I thought the healing process from that ... Read more

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021

Each PH Journey Is Unique, and It’s Not a Competition

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Online support groups for rare diseases like pulmonary hypertension (PH) are essential spaces that offer people comfort. Patient forums and social media groups also can be places of support. I ... Read more

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

I Lived a Christmas Miracle in the Middle of a Pandemic

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Christmas has come and gone. Didn’t it seem a bit surreal? For me, and I’m sure for many of you, too, last year was unique in more ways than one ... Read more

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

How Our Family’s COVID-19 Illnesses Have Been Going

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Sometimes life refuses to go according to plan. Having pulmonary hypertension (PH) and coexisting illnesses only adds to this. Not that we needed to throw our lives off-balance any more, ... Read more