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World Hepatitis Day True or False
Posted on July 8th 2013
Test your knowledge about Hepatitis with these 10 questions!

Raising Awareness for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Posted on June 16th 2013
We're focusing our efforts for June on raising awareness about the dangers and prevalence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Check our new infographic below, which features important highlights of the disease. For more information, please visit our NAFLD Disease Information Page.

LIVEr Champion: Lindsey Boynton
Posted on May 22nd 2013
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and in honor of this very important month, the American Liver Foundation would like to share a story of survival, courage, and overcoming obstacles.

Ryan Agnew – Liver Transplant Recipient
Posted on April 14th 2013
April is Donor Awareness Month and, in honor of this very special month, the American Liver Foundation would like to share a story of hope, survival and the ultimate gift of life.

Just an Ordinary Guy?
Posted on April 7th 2013
This Boston Globe story may be about an ordinary guy, but read about how he raised $1 million for the American Liver Foundation and his buddy Zac.

A Life Changed By Giving
Posted on November 26th 2012
I don’t have a liver condition nor does anyone in my family, but I know the pain and worry a family can feel if they have a loved one with liver disease.

Thomas Carley, Liver Champion, Wins Deep River Snacks Photo Contest
Posted on November 13th 2012
Deep River Snacks has named Thomas Carley, the American Liver Foundation Liver Champion, the winner of their photo contest.

Allan W. Wolkoff, M.D. Named American Liver Foundation 2012 Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award Recipient
Posted on November 8th 2012
The American Liver Foundation today announced Dr. Allan W. Wolkoff as the 2012 Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award Recipient.

Liver Disease: Unmanaged Condition Exacts a Heavy Toll
Posted on October 23rd 2012
As liver disorders increase nationwide, a condition known as hepatic encephalopathy lurks in the background

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves Labeling Update for BARACLUDE®
Posted on October 15th 2012
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an update to the labeling for BARACLUDE® (entecavir) to include data on African Americans and liver transplant recipients with chronic hepatitis B infection.

NIH Unveils Database on Drugs Associated With Liver Injury
Posted on October 15th 2012
>NIH has launched the LiverTox database to support research on liver problems associated with prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The database currently contains information on about 700 medications, as well as a tool for users to report cases of drug-induced liver injury. Officials say they hope the database will serve as a model for other research efforts. AHA News, NIH release.

New Documentary, "Wrestling the Monster: Living with Hepatic Encephalopathy," Premieres at American College of Gastroenterology 2012 Scientific Meeting
Posted on October 15th 2012
>Documentary by Academy Award-winning director explores the devastating effects on patients and families of often- untreated liver disease.

American Liver Foundation Statement on Panda Cub Death Due to Liver Disease
Posted on October 11th 2012
>>Donna R. Cryer, President and CEO of the American Liver Foundation and a 20 year resident of the Washington DC area expressed her personal sympathy to the National Zoo on the loss of the panda cub to liver disease.

Archived News

Raising Awareness for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Posted on June 17th 2013
We're focusing our awareness efforts in June on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. We've created an infographic to highlight some of the key pieces of information about the disease. To find our more about NAFLD, also make sure to visit our Disease Information Center.

April is Organ Donor Awareness Month
Posted on April 7th 2013
Read about how the rising trends in liver transplantation can give those in need a second chance.

CDC Now Recommends All Baby Boomers Receive One-Time Hepatitis C Test
Posted on August 15th 2012
>New approach will help avert major increases in liver disease and deaths in the U.S.

Donna R. Cryer, JD, Liver Transplant Survivor, Named President and Chief Executive Officer of American Liver Foundation
Posted on August 5th 2012
>>The Board of Directors of the American Liver Foundation has named Donna R. Cryer, JD, as President and CEO. Cryer is the first patient to head the national organization and has vowed to use both her personal and professional experience to make sure all those facing living disease have the support they need.

The American Liver Foundation Announces New Comprehensive Support Program to Help Improve Access to Information About Treatment for Hepatitis C
Posted on July 26th 2012
>The American Liver Foundation today announced the launch of its new hepatitis C information and education support program entitled, Hepatitis C: Diagnosis, Treatment, Support. With the introduction of two new treatments for hepatitis C, this is a disease that can be cured. The goals of the Hepatitis C: Diagnosis, Treatment and Support program are to provide accurate and independent information to those considering treatment, answer questions, help identify available resources and identify avenues of support.

Merck Recognizes World Hepatitis Day with Partnerships and Grants to Support Global and U.S. Hepatitis C Communities
Posted on July 25th 2012
>In honor of World Hepatitis Day on July 28, Merck (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada) today announced updates on several projects supporting the global and U.S. hepatitis C communities as part of its Hope Against Hepatitis C initiative, the company’s ongoing commitment to increase awareness, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection. These initiatives include partnerships on a global and local level to provide support and funding for the hepatitis C community.

World Hepatitis Day Focused on Awareness, Testing and Treatment for Hepatitis B and C
Posted on July 12th 2012
>>The American Liver Foundation joins the World Hepatitis Alliance on July 28th as part of World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness of the serious implications of hepatitis B and C.

American Liver Foundation Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act
Posted on June 28th 2012
>The American Liver Foundation applauds the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act.

American Liver Foundation Applauds Disney Decision to Restrict Junk Food Ads
Posted on June 5th 2012
>>The American Liver Foundation salutes the Walt Disney Company for taking a leadership role in helping to reduce childhood obesity by restricting junk food ads on its child-focused media outlets and for revising meals in its theme parks to have less sodium.

American Liver Foundation Joins National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day – May 15, 2012
Posted on May 14th 2012
>American Liver Foundation Joins National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day – May 15, 2012

Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez Named to Board of Directors
Posted on May 3rd 2012
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) announced Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, has been elected to the Board of Directors.

Rohit Loomba, Md, Mhsc Named to Board Of Directors
Posted on May 3rd 2012
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) announced Rohit Loomba, MD, MHSc has been elected to the Board of Directors.

John T. Kontor, Md Named to Board Of Directors
Posted on May 3rd 2012
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) announced John T. Kontor, MD, has been elected to the Board of Directors.

Hillel Tobias, Md Named to Board Of Directors
Posted on May 3rd 2012
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) announced Hillel Tobias, MD, has been elected to the Board of Directors.

Hilda Fuentes Named to Board Of Directors
Posted on May 3rd 2012
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) announced Hilda Fuentes has been elected to the Board of Directors.

American Liver Foundation Joins National Hepatitis Testing Day – May 19, 2012
Posted on May 1st 2012
The American Liver Foundation joins the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the national Know More Hepatitis awareness campaign and National Viral Hepatitis Testing Day on May 19, 2012. In hundreds of communities across the country, hepatitis awareness programs and testing will take place to help identify millions of Americans who have chronic viral hepatitis but do not know they are infected.

First Annual Liver Life Cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines
Posted on April 29th 2012
The American Liver Foundation is helping promote Norwegian Cruise Line's special Liver Life Cruise. Norwegian Cruise Lines will be donating a percentage of every ticket sold to help in the fight against liver disease.

Bayer and Onyx Virtual Rally to Fight Liver Disease launches April 17, 2012
Posted on April 16th 2012
Help raise $45,000 in sponsorship funds for the liver disease education and awareness community at no cost to you

Patient Advocates Call on Supreme Court to Uphold Affordable Care Act
Posted on March 27th 2012
The patient advocacy community today released a statement to show solidarity in support of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

National Day of Action on Syringe Exchange, March 21, 2012
Posted on March 18th 2012
Join us and make your voice heard on this issue. Meetings with senators, media events to highlight issues and a national call-in day will serve to shine a light on opposition and commitment to not backing down.

Liver Activists on Capitol Hill
Posted on March 12th 2012
On March 14, dozens of liver activists from across the country were on Capitol Hill in Washington DC to speak up for access to quality health care, increased funding for liver research and improved hepatitis testing, education and prevention.

Singer Jon Secada to Bring “Tune In To Hep C” to Hispanic Community
Posted on February 16th 2012
Jon Secada, three-time GRAMMY® award-winning Cuban-American recording artist and songwriter, is adding his voice to the Tune In to Hep C public health campaign to help raise awareness of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This new bilingual portion of the campaign is called Hepatitis C-Toca El Tema.

Allman Brothers Band Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
Posted on February 12th 2012
We are thrilled to announce that Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman, national spokesperson for the Tune In to Hep C campaign, and the Allman Brothers Band have been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards on February 12.

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.

American Liver Foundation 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mid-South Division 2013 Golf Tournament Sponsors
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