We had a great ALF AMAC, Associate Medical Advisory Committee, meeting on July 24. The featured speaker was Dr. Irine Vodkin from UC San Diego Health Sciences, who presented on Nutrition and Liver Disease. The talk was very well received. If you are interested in her presentation, you can view a recorded webinar of the presentation that she did for ALF on March 8, 2017. CLICK HERE to watch the recording.
For more information on upcoming Ask the Experts Programs please contact Peggy Beers, ALF Community Outreach and Education Manager at Phone 619-291-5483 or by e-mail mbeers@liverfoundation.org
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Our 15th Annual Flavors of San Diego is just a few months away! We are so excited to once again have the incredible support of some of our favorite local Chefs!
This Year's Line Up
Chef Chris Aguirre of Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Chef Daniel England of OMG Hospitality Group
Chef Jon Eyer of Evolution Hospitality
Chef Christopher Gardner of Vounteers of America, Southwest
Chef John Medall of Oceanaire
Chef Israel Ortiz of Harrah's Resort & Casino
Chef Jon Palsson of Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Chef Stefan Perutka of Hotel del Coronado
Chef Aron Schwartz of Marina Kitchen
Chef Tyler Smith of Evolution Hospitality
Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille
Chef Shelly Velez of Nautilus
More Coming Soon!
If you would like to nominate a Chef who may be interested in particiapting in this year's Flavors of San Diego, please reach out to Lauren Smith at lsmith@liverfoundation.org or (619) 291-5483.
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Meet Terry Cunningham!
Terry Cunningham is the current President of the Board of the American Liver Foundation’s Pacific Coast Division. He has worked to combat the AIDS epidemic in San Diego County for the past 36 years. In 2013, he retired from the position of Chief of the HIV, STD and Hepatitis Branch of Public Health Services for the County of San Diego, overseeing a $26 million budget. Currently, Terry also serves as the Chair of the HIV Planning Group for the County of San Diego. In 1984, the Advocate named him as one of the “400 individuals who have made, and are making significant contributions to the gay rights movement in the United States." Among other accolades, in June of this year he was recognized by the LGBT Caucus of the California State Senate and Assembly for his work in advancing the cause of LGBT equality and is a current Community Hero for the LGBT exhibit at the San Diego History Center.
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Join us for ALF’s Annual Liver Wellness Conference: Ask the Experts San Diego which will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at AMN Healthcare, 12400 High Bluff Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Topics covered will be HCV, HBV, Alcoholic Hepatitis, NAFLD/NASH, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplantation and Cirrhosis. Also, a special section on Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
Patients and Caregivers – Free with optional syllabus for $10
Students - $20 with optional syllabus for $10
Professionals - $75 includes 8 CEs for nurses and addiction counselors and syllabus
Continental Breakfast and Lunch for ALL included
REGISTER TODAY HERE!
For more information please contact Peggy Beers, ALF Community Outreach and Education Manager at Phone 619-291-5483 or by e-mail mbeers@liverfoundation.org
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We have many wonderful ways and great reasons to get involved with the American Liver Foundation and give back to the community while making new friends at the same time!
Below are current opportunities available with the Pacific Coast Division.
Special Events Intern
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We are grateful to include the Asian Pacific Health Foundation as a partner on our Ask the Experts educational series. Their mission is to advance health and wellness for the vulnerable groups in San Diego by providing health education and free community health screenings for hepatitis B and C, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis at community centers. Learn more HERE.
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ALF and the Alcohol Policy Panel of San Diego County meeting with the office of California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher to talk about the harmful effects of SB905
Great Alcohol Policy Panel meeting today with the office of California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher to talk about the harmful effects of SB905 ... which would allow for a pilot to extend bars hours to 4 am in 7 cities.
Why We don’t Need a 4 AM Bar Bill in California
If implemented, California Senate Bill 905(SB905) will negatively impact the health of 76 percent of the state’s population. It is critical that residents of California take notice and take a stand. To prevent further unnecessary injury and death, we must place community health and safety above any potential revenue from the alcohol industry. To do so we will need common sense public policy combined with education about how alcohol affects the liver to truly make an impact on alcohol consumption in the state of California, which is why we are calling for widespread opposition of California Senate Bill 905. The Assembly Appropriations Committee currently has this bill in suspense. Let Committee Chairwoman Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher know your position on this bill. You can send her a message HERE.
Read more about SB905 HERE.
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