The Pacific Coast Division held our Ask the Experts Educational Forum on Saturday, June 30th at the LGBT Community Center in Hillcrest. We would like to thank Dr. Gutierrez, Dr. Gish, and Dr. Ramers for their presentations which received excellent reviews.
We would also like to thank UCSD’s Linguistic Language Program. For the first time, at one of our educational programs, we were able to provide interpreters for 6 promotoras who attended the program from City Heights.
One of the attendees wrote “Thank you to the Doctors and everyone at the American Liver Foundation for putting together this discussion on Liver Health.”
If you missed the Forum, you can view Dr. Gutierrez, Dr. Gish and Dr. Ramers presenting on HBV, HCV and Coinfection HIV/HCV on our Youtube Channel HERE.
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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Join us for the 2nd Annual Liver Life Walk North County on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Kit Carson Park in Escondido. Join us as we change the face of liver disease. Your participation will bring awareness to liver disease and provide financial support for our educational programs and patient services offered to the millions of Americans battling one of the 100 known liver diseases.
To register for the walk or to start a team CLICK HERE. For more information or any assistance please contact Lauren Smith, Events Manager at 619.291.5483 or lsmith@liverfoundation.org
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Meet Mary Hubbard!
Mary Hubbard is the Owner and Executive Director for MARSTE Training Services, which provides services in the area of recovery coaching to special populations, continuing education training to licensed and certified professionals and academic education to students wanting to become certified. Mary has created, developed and implemented two academic, state approved, substance use disorders schools based on evidence based practices that are focused on training, certification and applying practical skills in a program setting.
Mary is also living with Hemochromatosis, an inherited condition in which the body absorbs and stores too much iron. The extra iron builds up in several organs, especially the liver, and can cause serious damage. Without treatment, the disease can cause these organs to fail. Hemochromatosis is one of the many liver diseases ALF provides resources.
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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, Cirrhosis, and Common Liver Diseases in Children. Also, a special section on Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
Patients and Caregivers – Free with optional syllabus for $10
Students - $20 includes optional syllabus
Professionals - $70 includes 8 CEs for nurses and addiction counselors and syllabus
Continental Breakfast and Lunch for ALL included
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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Dova Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing drug candidates for diseases where there is a high unmet medical need. With a nimble approach and a team of bright minds aglow with passion, they’re dedicated to bringing brilliant medicine to market. For more information CLICK HERE.
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With the prevalence of liver disease in the U.S. alarmingly increasing, we need to work together to take action. You can join our efforts by becoming a LIVEr ADVOCATE. Do a Quick Sign Up HERE. You’ll receive advocacy updates and alerts, along with ways you can participate.
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