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Welcome to the Western Pennsylvania West Virginia Chapter

The Western Pennsylvania West Virginia Chapter provides outreach and education for patients, healthcare professionals, and the greater community and organizes fundraising events in 32 counties of Western Pennsylvania including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Somerset, Tioga, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland. The chapter also serves the state of West Virginia.

$100,000 Research Grant to be named in Dr. Thomas E. Starzl's honor

Western PA held its 1st Annual Tribute to Excellence event and honored the "Father of Transplantation", Dr. Thomas E. Starzl. We have raised $64,000 of our $100,000 goal. It's not to late to contribute to the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Research Award. Contact Executive Director, Suzanna Masartis for more information, 412-434-7044

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

Call us at 1-866-434-7044,
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Area Resources

Resources in our area include:

• Support Groups
• Clinical Trials

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Chapter News and Updates

Dr. David Geller Named One of Hospital News' Top Docs
Posted on August 12th 2008
>Dr. David Geller was recognized by Hospital News as one of the Top Docs in the July issue. Dr. Geller is a member of the Western PA-WV chapter's Board of Directors and an important part of our Medical Advisory Committee. Dr. Geller is a patient advocate and is critical to the success of the American Liver Foundation.

Dr. David Geller Appointed to Society of University Surgeons Board
Posted on February 19th 2008

Allegheny General Performs First Liver Transplants
Posted on November 16th 2007

Oakland Street Named After Pittsburgh Transplant Doctor
Posted on October 26th 2007

Family Shows Twice the Love
Posted on September 21st 2007
Dad, grandma are donors for child's double transplant

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1st Annual ALF Golf Outing

11am, August 22nd, 2008

Flavors of Pittsburgh - Directions

5:30pm, September 28th, 2008

Join us for this unique culinary experience!

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There are many great reasons to volunteer with our chapter. We help those who suffer from liver problems, and make friends at the same time. So, please, volunteer with ALF's Western Pennsylvania Chapter.
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