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Welcome to the Desert Southwest Division

The Desert Southwest Division runs programs and fundraising events throughout the states of Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Utah. Our goal is to educate more people about liver disease and to serve as a resource for liver health information. Help us spread the word by telling everyone you know about the Desert Southwest Division.

Hepatitis Awareness Month

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month!

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is dedicated to facilitating, advocating, and promoting education, support and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease.

Did you know you can take action to prevent hepatitis? Click here (http://www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/ham) to learn about hepatitis risk factors, resources available to you, and action you can take.

The webpage includes risk assessments for hepatitis B and hepatitis C, information on viral hepatitis, information on ALF and its activities, and steps individuals can take to raise awareness and prevent viral hepatitis, press release and World Hepatitis Day information.

Youth Education Program

Kids: Try our online activities today, and learn about how important your liver is!

Teachers: Bring ALF to your classroom.

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Please Contact Us!

We can assist you with physician referrals, support groups and more.

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Area Resources

Resources in our area include:

• Support Groups
• Clinical Trials

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Drive Away Liver Disease

Make a tax-deductible donation of your used vehicle to ALF.

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Division News and Updates

Flavors of Phoenix 2010 raised over $191,000

Flavors of Tucson 2009 raised over $80,000

Liver Life Walk 2010 raised over $89,000


Join Our Events

Click on an upcoming event below or view all of our events.

Liver Educational Conference - Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center - Directions

TBD, September 2nd, 2010

Your Liver. Your Life. Sponsored by Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, this Liver Educational Conference gives patients, caregivers and heath care professionals an opportunity to obtain first hand information on liver disease and related issues.

Flavors of Tucson 2010 - Directions

6:30 pm, September 23rd, 2010

Flavors of Tucson, presented by University Medical Center, is a highly anticipated evening at the beautiful Loews Ventana Canyon Resort and Spa ~ a gourmet delight sure to please your palate!

Flavors of Houston - Directions

6:00 pm, September 27th, 2010

Returning to Houston after a two year hiatus, the highly anticipated Flavors of Houston culinary event features 16 of the finest chefs in the State of Texas! This spectacular gala event features chefs showcasing their talents while cooking tableside for 12 guests. Includes silent and live auction.


Volunteer With Us!

There are many great reasons to volunteer with our division. We help those who suffer from liver problems, and make friends at the same time. So, please, volunteer with the Desert Southwest Division.
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