Ìyá Pittsburgh

06/12/2026

There are still plenty of opportunities to help us support our vice president & resident therapist this Summer! Can we push funds raised up over $10K or get another dozen or so meal sign-ups in the next week? Yes, we can! Let's do this!

UPDATE 2026-06-12:
Michele's spouse William had their ortho follow-up & was cleared to start partial weight bearing beginning on July 7th! They have a cardio follow-up on July 6th to check on their heart functioning. Their P*P says he thinks William will be able to start light duty at work in September if their heart recovery is going well ❤️‍🩹 Stay tuned for more information as we're given the okay to share!

Donations: bit.ly/Parhams
Meal Sign-ups: bit.ly/FeedTheParhams

06/08/2026

05/24/2026

UPDATE 24 MAY 2026:

Michele's spouse William came home in the evening on 21-5-2026. They are non-weight bearing on their right hip until July 2nd & then slowly adding weight bearing to 100% over a month. They'll begin home physical therapy later this week.

William was also diagnosed with a bundle of previously unknown/undetected heart issues including nonischemic cardiomyopathy, ventricular tachycardia, & heart failure w/ low reduced ejection fraction, which require they wear a LifeVest (a wearable defibrillator) for a few months while their heart restructures with the aid of meds & rest. Friends, family, & the community continue to take care of the family while Michele & the kids take care of William.

We appreciate your continued support of our board member & resident therapist Michele and their family during the next couple months.

Donations
https://bit.ly/Parhams

Meal Train
https://takethemameal.com/PHIT9777

They both link to each in their descriptions too.

*Scroll for Updates*We are reaching out to ask for your support for our dear friend & colleague, Michele (Misha) James-Parham (they/he), their spouse William Parham (they/he), and their children.They are currently navigating a deeply challenging season. While the family has asked for privacy reg...

05/14/2026

UPDATE:

Michele's spouse was in a very bad car wreck resulting in a fractured right hip. After many, many images of their hips & pelvis, it was decided that surgery wasn't the best course of action, but instead physical therapy, non-weight bearing for at least 6 weeks, & then weight bearing increased by 25% each week from then on was the better course of action. It was also discovered that their spouse has some heart problems that are being tended to now. We will update as possible. The family is incredibly grateful for all the support thus far.✨

Please join us in supporting one of our board members, colleague, & friend Michele (Misha) James-Parham & their family as the family navigates this crisis. Help us come through for a beloved community member & their family by donating, dropping off food, and sharing in your networks.

Donations: https://bit.ly/Parhams (link in bio)
Food: https://takethemameal.com/PHIT9777

05/10/2026

Please join us in supporting one of our board members, colleague, & friend Michele (Misha) James-Parham & their family as the family navigates a sudden health crisis. Help us come through for a beloved community member & their family by donating, dropping off food, and sharing in your networks.

Donations: https://bit.ly/Parhams (link in bio)
Food: https://takethemameal.com/PHIT9777

05/07/2026

Due to a staff member's family health crisis, the following services will be unavailable:
- Perinatal Recovery Dharma on Wednesdays
- Community Clinic/Open Hours on Wednesdays
- New therapy or social work clients
These services should resume in July. Notice will be posted once services resume.

05/03/2026

This week's offerings & events:
- Perinatal Recovery Dharma 1230-230 Wed.
- Free Community Clinic/Open Hours 230-5 Wed.
- Virtual & limited in-person therapy openings iyapittsburgh.org/therapy (link in bio)

04/19/2026

Our weekly offerings and events:
- Perinatal Recovery Dharma 1230-230 on Wed.
- FREE Community Clinic/Open Hours 230-5 Wed.
- Virtual & limited in-person therapy slots available iyapittsburgh.org/therapy (link in bio)

04/14/2026

Our weekly offerings and events:
- Perinatal Recovery Dharma on Wed. 1230-230
- Community Clinic/Open Hours on Wed. 230-5
- Trans Youth Crafts & Connections on Thu. 5-8
- Virtual & limit in-person therapy slots available

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