1. How can I contact the American Society of Hypertension (ASH)?
The American Society of Hypertension, Inc.
148 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10016
General Inquiries:  (212) 696-9099
ASH Toll-free: (866) 696-9099 (US Residents only)
Main Fax:  (212) 696-0711
Membership Services Fax: (212) 696-0684
Email: ash@ash-us.org

2. How do I update my membership information?
You can update your information online. Login to the ASH Online Membership directory
and select "My Profile".

3. How can I obtain my membership identification number?
Your membership ID number can be obtained online. Click here for details.

4. Who may I contact regarding my registration to the ASH 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting?
Please contact Registration Systems Lab (RSL) via email at ASH2007reg@regmaster.com, or via telephone: (800) 292-8130 for US calls, and +1 (407) 971-4480 for International calls.

5. How can I join the American Society of Hypertension?
Click here to Apply Online
Click here to download the ASH Membership Application Form (requires Adobe Acrobat).

Send the completed application with payment to:
American Society of Hypertension, Inc.
General Post Office
PO Box 30081
New York, NY 10087-0081
ASH Toll-free (866) 696-9099 (US Residents only)
ASH Membership Services Fax: (212) 696-0684

6. When will the next ASH Annual Scientific Meeting be held?
The next ASH Annual Scientific Meeting will be held Wednesday, May 14 - Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, LA.

7. When is the deadline for submitting an Abstract for the 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting?
The deadline for submitting Abstracts for the 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting is November 19, 2007.

8. How do I submit an Abstract for the Annual Meeting?
On-line abstract submission will be available in the fall of 2007. Please check this website for additional information.

9. What is an ASH Chapter? How can I become a member of a Chapter?
Chapters of the American Society of Hypertension have a local impact on hypertension education. They play a key role in promoting public awareness, prevention and timely detection and control of hypertension. They make physician and patients aware of hypertension specialists, and are key recruiters of new members of the Society.

To join an ASH Chapter, please contact your local Chapter representative.

10. How can I apply/nominate a colleague for the ASH Distinguished Scientist Award ?
Please click here for more information on the Awards the society offers, and click on the name of the Award application information.

11. I am a patient. How can I find out more about Hypertension?
Although the Society is largely dedicated to scientific research, we do offer some information for those dealing with hypertension. Please visit our page "About Hypertension" and click on the links under “Information for the General Public and Patients”. To find the name of an ASH Specialist in your area, please search our Specialist Directory. In addition, you can click on Hypertension Related Links to find other organizations that focus on hypertension.

12. Where can I find the latest hypertension guidelines?
Please click here for the most up-to-date hypertension guidelines.

13. What is an ASH Hypertension Specialist?
The ASH Specialists Program created the Specialist in Clinical Hypertension designation for the specific purpose of identifying and recognizing physicians with expert skills and knowledge in the management of clinical hypertension and related disorders. These physicians can act as local and regional consultants for the more complex and difficult cases and also assist in advice regarding guidelines and process improvement.

14. How can I find an ASH Hypertension Specialist in my area?
To search our ASH Hypertension Specialist Directory, please click here.

15. When will the next ASH Hypertension Specialist Exam be administered?
The next ASP Hypertension Specialist examination will be held in 2009. Information about registration, requirements and testing locations will be released in January 2009. Click here to be added to our mailing list for this program.