Resources in Our Area

Albuquerque, New Mexico Hepatitis C Support Group

University of New Mexico Hopsital - Directions
2211 Lomas Blvd., NE
Albuquerque, NM

Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meets in the Cafeteria, 2nd Floor, Manzano Room

Can't Attend - OK to call in:
DIAL: 866-453-5550
PIN: 5548097

Contact Lucy Yates for more information.

Phone: 505-272-4081
Email: Albuquerque, New Mexico Hepatitis C Support Group

Albuquerque, NM Hepatitis C Support Group

Meets: Takes phone calls from friends and family and directs them to other support groups

Contact Janet Brown for more information.

Phone: 505-304-1839

Austin Liver Support Group

Central Texas Regional Blood and Tissue Center - Directions
4300 N. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701

Meets: 3rd Tuesday of every month, noon-2pm

Email: Austin Liver Support Group

Parent Support Group

Texas Children's Liver Center
Houston, TX

Contact Harriet Spain for more information.

Phone: 713-206-6807
Web: www.texaskidsliver.org
Email: Parent Support Group

PBC_Digest: An Online Support Group

The Primary Billiary Cirrhosis Organization aka PBCers is a wonderful source of support and education for primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) patients, family members, friends and other autoimmune liver disease patients. Formed in 1996, the PBCers is the largest online PBC support group with almost 3,000 members worldwide.

As a group, we discuss medical information, pain management, medications, research, ask questions, transplantation, vent our anger & fears, speak freely on the ups and downs of daily living, share our personal experiences and build lasting friendships.

Read the guidelines for joining.

Contact Linie Moore for more information.

Web: www.pbcers.org

PHOENIX

Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center - Directions
Sandstone Conference Room
1111 E. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Meets: First Tuesday/Monthly, 6:30 PM

(Parking validated for Visitor Parking Garage)

Contact Charlie Thomas, CISW - Julie LaMantia, MSW - Toni Ruiz, MSW or Robin Opp for more information.

Phone: 602-839-7000

PHOENIX

Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center - Directions
650 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Meets: 4th Tuesday/Monthly, 1:00 PM

Contact Libby Evanich, NP for more information.

Phone: 602-277-5551, ext: 6129

PHOENIX - Focus on Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)

Mayo Clinic Hospital - Directions
5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Room 1-220
Phoenix, AZ 85054

Meets: Meets the 3rd Monday of each month from 5:30 PM

Call to confirm attendance.

Contact Shari Ordog for more information.

Phone: 602-953-1800

PRESCOTT

Prescott Public Library
"Bump Room" (Main Floor)
Prescott, AZ

Meets: 3rd Wednesday/Monthly, 6:30 PM

Contact Maggie Richarz for more information.

Phone: 928-420-9679 - Wed. thru Fri. (9am-5pm)

St. LUKE'S LIVER CENTER

Web: www.texasliver.org/community/groups/houston.htm

TUCSON

Meets: 1st Tuesday/Monthly, 12:00 PM

Please call for location information.

Contact John Stevens for more information.

Phone: 520-881-8382

TUCSON

Meets: 4th Tuesday/Monthly, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Please call for location information.

Contact John Stevens for more information.

Phone: 520-881-8382

INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL TRIALS – An American Liver Foundation Guide

The American Liver Foundation’s Introduction to Clinical Trials guide contains information on what a clinical trial is, who is involved, how the process works, potential risks and benefits, and much more.

For information on clinical trials in your area:
• Search the National Institutes of Health’s clinical trials website
• Talk to your healthcare provider about clinical trials that you may be eligible for
• Contact local medical institutions to learn about upcoming clinical trials

Web: http://www.liverfoundation.org/support/supportguides/

LIVER TRANSPLANT

The American Liver Foundation’s website has general information on liver transplants.

For information on transplant centers in your area, visit the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network’s (OPTN) website.

Web: http://www.liverfoundation.org/abouttheliver/info/transplant/

Liver Health Today Magazine (formerly Hepatitis Magazine)

- Directions
P.O. Box 667399
Houston, TX 77266

Liver Health Today is the only national magazine dedicated to people with hepatitis B and C.

Contact Tracy Veres for more information.

Phone: (713) 808-9536
Web: http://www.liverhealthtoday.org
Email: Liver Health Today Magazine (formerly Hepatitis Magazine)