Resources in Our Area

Living Well Series

Have you ever been told to eat healthier, exercise more, quit smoking,
or make other changes in your life? If the answer is YES, Living Well is for YOU!

Contact National Kidney Foundation for more information.

Phone: 262-821-0705 x10 (800-543-6393 x10)
Email: nkfw@kidneywi.org

Milwaukee Area:
St. Luke's Hosptial, Milwaukee-Transplant Support Group

St. Luke's Medical Center - Directions
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Meets: Third Tuesday of the Month @ 6:30 p.m.

Please contact Gail Kuhn for further information at the number listed below.

Contact Gail Kuhn for more information.

Phone: 414-649-6125

University of Madison Transplant Support Group

Meets: Third Sunday of each month @ 1:30 p.m.

Please call number listed below for more information about this support group.

Phone: 608-262-2122

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/

Donate Life Wisconsin

Donate Life WI License Plates

Web: http://www.donatelifewisconsin.com/index.html

Inspire

The American Liver Foundation Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration...

Contact Dee Girard (American Liver Foundation) for more information.

Web: http://www.inspire.com/inspire/group/american-liver-foundation/

State Wide:
Love Your Liver Youth Education Program

Love Your Liver, is an interactive liver wellness education program targeted to elementary, middle, and high school students. The program educates students about the liver and the actions they can take to maximize their liver health and prevent liver disease.

Contact Dee Girard for more information.

Phone: 414-763-3435
Email: dgirard@liverfoundation.org