Season 2 Episode 29 | January 28, 2026
How PDSA's Board Helps Shape the Future of the ITP Community
In this episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, host Barbara Pruitt is joined by PDSA leaders Peter Pruitt and Derek Zimmerman for a behind-the-scenes look at how the organization is run and why strong leadership matters to patients. The conversation explores what a nonprofit board of directors actually does, how PDSA has grown into a trusted advocate for the ITP community, and how lived patient experience helps guide advocacy, research, and long-term impact—offering listeners insight, reassurance, and a deeper understanding of the work happening on their behalf.
Lifestyle Tip:
Barbara shares an easy-to-miss warning sign inside your mouth that could signal low platelets and explains when it’s time to call your doctor.
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