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Gregg Allman GRAMMY Nominee
Posted on January 30th 2012
We are thrilled to announce that Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman, national spokesperson for the Tune In to Hep C campaign, has been nominated for "Best Blues Album" for the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards.

Allman GRAMMY Nomination
Posted on December 21st 2011
Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman, national spokesperson for the Tune In to Hep C campaign, has been nominated for "Best Blues Album" for the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards.

ALF Mourns Death Of Liver Transplant Recipient Steve Jobs
Posted on October 6th 2011
The American Liver Foundation joins the world in mourning the death of Steve Jobs.

Liver Awareness Month
Posted on October 6th 2011
The American Liver Foundation Urges All Americans to Pay Attention to Their Liver Every Day of the Year

FDA approves INCIVEK™ for people with Hepatitis C
Posted on July 7th 2011
INCIVEK™ (telaprevir) is a prescription medicine used with the medicines peginterferon alfa and ribavirin to treat chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 infection in adults with stable liver problems, who have not been treated before or who have failed previous treatment.

Transplant survivor elected chair
Posted on May 9th 2011
The American Liver Foundation announced this week the selection of Donna Cryer as Chair of the Foundation Board of Directors. Mrs. Cryer is a liver transplant survivor and one of two patients to head the organization.

Hope Against Hepatitis C
Posted on May 9th 2011
Merck today announced the launch of Hope Against Hepatitis C, a company initiative to increase awareness, prevention and diagnosis of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Through the Hope Against Hepatitis C program, Merck will support a wide range of public education and patient support programs, as well as research efforts to help improve care for people living with chronic HCV infection.

Archived News

Natalie Cole speaks at National Press Club Luncheon
Posted on October 6th 2011
Grammy winner Natalie Cole, who was diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C in 2008, will meet with leading patient advocates in Washington, D.C., and discuss the Tune In to Hep C national public health initiative, sponsored by Merck and the American Liver Foundation, at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon, Wednesday, October 19.

Newton Guerin Named President and CEO
Posted on September 21st 2011
Newton Guerin was named today as President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Liver Foundation (ALF) as announced by Donna Cryer, Chair, ALF Board of Directors. Guerin’s appointment is effective immediately.

Merck Helps Make This World Hepatitis Day a Special Day
Posted on July 27th 2011
Merck recognizes world hepatitis day with partnerships and grants to support global Hepatitis c community.

Natalie Cole turns up the volume around Hep C
Posted on July 25th 2011
R&B legend Natalie Cole joins rock legend Gregg Allman, Merck and
the American Liver Foundation to turn up the volume around Hep C

Hepatitis C Screening / Testing
Posted on July 11th 2011
Step Up to the Plate Against Hepatitis C is a campaign created to raise awareness of chronic Hepatitis C, to engage the local medical community and to promote proactive screening/testing.

Tune In To Hep C Awareness Campaign
Posted on June 21st 2011
Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band joins Merck and the American Liver Foundation to Launch the Tune In To Hep C Awareness Campaign.

Bill Germanakos, Winner of Season 4 of Biggest Loser, Named Liver Life Walk National Chair
Posted on February 3rd 2010
At the age of 40, Bill was informed that he was classified as obese which put him at risk for fatty liver disease. This diagnosis, along with several other compelling factors was motivation enough for Bill to make important and necessary changes in his life, as it pertained to his diet and exercise habits. Now Bill has joined ALF in the fight against liver disease as the National Chair of the Liver Life Walk.

American Liver Foundation Endorses Institute of Medicine Report on Hepatitis and Liver Cancer
Posted on February 3rd 2010
The report highlights the enormous impact undiagnosed and untreated viral hepatitis will have on public health over the next few years.