The Educated Patient: A Liver Cancer Conference
2023-10-21 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual

Feeding Your Life: Fueling Your Liver
2023-10-26 00:00 - 2024-06-30 23:59 (America/Puerto_Rico) | On-Demand

Feeding Your Liver: Fueling Your Life
2023-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023Time: 2:00pm-3pm ET
Confused about what to eat for a healthy liver? Join ALF for Feeding Your Liver: Fueling Your Life presented in partnership with Meijer Specialty Pharmacy. Featured Speakers Include:

Lorraine Stiehl, CEO, American Liver Foundation
Beth Eggleston, MS, RDN, Nutrition Education Specialist, Meijer Specialty Pharmacy
Jodie Vander Meer, MS, RDN, Nutritionist Education Specialist, Meijer Specialty Pharmacy

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Ask the Experts
2023-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | Phoenix, AZ
Banner University Medicine Transplant Institute, in partnership with American Liver Foundation, will host a two-hour educational program focusing on the challenges of being a caregiver. Topics will include understanding the role of a caregiver, supporting and identifying the needs of a caregiver and how to manage caregiver burnout. At the conclusion of the program, a live Q&A session will be held with Banner Health’s panel of liver health experts specializing in hepatology, transplant, psychiatry and interventional radiology.
Thursday, October 26thDoors open at 5:00pm and program starting at 6pmLight food and drinks will be served
Keynote speakers:

Charlie Thomas- Retired Licensed Social Worker for Banner University Medical Center
Loren Gallegly- Licensed Social Worker for Banner University Medical Center
Karen Rosner- Licensed Social Worker for Banner University Medical Center

Banner Panel of Experts:

Moises Nevah Rubin, MD- Medical Director
Rohit Nathan, DO
Ma Ai Thanda Han, MD
Karn Wijarnpreecha, MD
Jeffrey Brink, MD
Christian Cornelius, MD
Mark Wong, MD
Steve Chen, MD

Location: Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, 1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix AZ, 85006. Sandstone Conference Rooms. Enter using the “Harry Cavanagh Cardiology Center” entrance off 12th Street and Park in the adjacent parking structure.
Parking: Enter the Hospital on the East Side of the structure off 12th Street. You can park in the East Guest Parking Ramp next to the entrance of the building. You will be provided a ticket to give to the parking attendant for free parking.

Liver Life Walk Houston
2023-10-28 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Houston, TX

Virtual Liver Life Walk
2023-10-28 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Virtual

Liver Life Walk San Francisco South Bay
2023-10-29 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | San Francisco, CA

Liver Life Challenge – TCS New York City Marathon
2023-11-05 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)

The Involved Patient: Making the Most of Your Medical Visits
2023-11-11 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023Time: 2:00pm-2:30pm EST
Navigating your health care journey can be challenging. This program will empower you to actively participate in your medical care and provide you with the tools to not only be a patient or caregiver, but a partner with your health care team in your journey to good health.Featuring: Dr. Tamar Taddei and Ivory Allison
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2023 Irwin M. Arias Symposium: Bridging Basic Science and Liver Disease
2023-11-16 09:00 (America/New_York) | Hybrid

Liver Life Challenge – El Tour De Tucson
2023-11-18 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)

Biliary Atresia Awareness Day
2023-11-30 18:00 - 19:15 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Topic: Join us in recognizing Biliary Atresia Awareness Day (Dec 2nd) featuring panel discussions and patient stories on topics important to you. Event Date: November 30, 2023Event Time: 6:00 PM ESTZoom Meeting Link: Please register below to receive the Zoom Link.

ALF’s Year-End Advocacy Briefing
2023-12-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023Time: 7-8 PM ET
Join us for this one-hour live virtual advocacy briefing. We will provide updates around current priorities, review accomplishments from the past year, and provide a preview of 2024. Speakers include:

Lorraine Stiehl, CEO, American Liver Foundation.
Kali Lindsay, Pyxis Partners
Shelley Rossell, ALF Advocacy Ambassador
David Rodriguez, ALF Advocacy Ambassador

New Nomenclature for Fatty Liver Disease
2024-01-01 00:00 - 2024-06-30 23:59 (America/Puerto_Rico) | On-Demand

Overcoming Stigma and Advocating for Equitable Care in Liver Cancer
2024-01-02 00:00 - 2024-06-30 23:59 (America/New_York) | On-Demand
Watch a panel of liver cancer specialists from Memorial Sloan Kettering in a 1-hour on-demand webinar on new and emerging treatments for liver cancer. You will gain a better understanding of how those therapies work and which patients are most likely to benefit from which therapies. Learn about strategies to help with treatment-associated side effects. Learn how to be an advocate for better care and use support resources.
Register to watch anytime on demand now

Decoding the Nuances of Diagnosis and Emerging Therapeutic Options in HCC
2024-01-02 00:00 - 2024-06-30 23:59 (America/Puerto_Rico) | On-Demand
Join us for a timely CME session available on-demand with leading oncologists to examine the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

The Involved Patient: Making the Most of Your Medical Visits
2024-01-02 00:00 - 2024-06-30 23:59 (America/New_York) | On-Demand

Houston 5K
2024-01-13 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Houston, TX

Houston Full & Half Marathon
2024-01-14 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Houston, TX

Liver Life Walk Arizona
2024-01-27 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Richmond, Virginia

Understanding the HER2 Story in Gastrointestinal Malignancies: A GEA and BTC Focus
2024-02-01 00:00 - 2024-02-15 23:59 (America/Puerto_Rico) | Virtual
We've collaborated with Medscape Oncology Global and Hope for Stomach Cancer to present a CME opportunity for health care professionals seeking to gain a better understanding of emerging anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) therapies used to manage gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA) and biliary tract cancer (BTC). Register and attend today.

Life with Biliary Atresia and Beyond: Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis
2024-02-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Presenter: Dr. William F. Balistreri Topic: Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis
We will cover the definition, cause, new approaches to diagnosis and novel therapies of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis.
Event Date: Feb. 29th, 2024 Event Time: 6:00 PM EST
Zoom Meeting Link: Please register below to receive the Zoom Link.

30 Miles in March Challenge
2024-03-01 00:00 - 2024-03-31 23:59 (America/New_York)
Commit to the 30 miles in March Challenge! Walk, Run, Bike, Hike or Swim 30 miles in the month of March. The challenge begins on March 1st and lasts until March 31st. There is no fee to join the challenge. Participants who raise $30 by March 31st, will earn a blue ALF branded tote bag.

Evolution of HER2-Targeted Therapy in Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma (GEA)
2024-03-01 00:00 - 2025-03-29 23:59 (America/New_York) | On-Demand
We've collaborated with Medscape Oncology Global and Hope for Stomach Cancer to present a CME opportunity for health care professionals seeking to better understand established and emerging data related to HER2-targeted therapies in GEA. This on-demand course is available for continuing education credit until 3/29/25.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

Have increased knowledge regarding the

Biological rationale for using bispecific antibodies to target HER2 in GEA

Have greater competence related to

Selecting the most appropriate anti-HER2 therapy for a patient with HER2-positive GEA
Managing adverse events associated with anti-HER2 therapies for patients with HER2-positive GEA

Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to

Collaborate with the patient when developing a treatment plan for their HER2-positive GEA

Learn more and register for this course: https://liver.fyi/HER2GEA

Sharing the Journey, an ALF support network for Caregivers
2024-03-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The American Liver Foundation offers this support network for people who are caregivers for loved ones with liver disease or who have had or need liver transplants.
Caregivers shoulder many responsibilities that can lead to feelings of stress, sadness, isolation, and fatigue. Sharing the Journey with other caregivers will provide a compassionate environment in which you can give and receive support, reduce feelings of isolation, and find ways to cope with the challenges of caregiving.
All sessions will be facilitated by a licensed social worker. You must be aged 18 or older to participate. There is no fee to join.
Groups will meet on the first Thursday of each month via Zoom from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Event Dates:

March 7, 2024
April 4, 2024
May 2, 2024
June 6, 2024
July 4, 2024 - NO MEETING DUE TO NATIONAL HOLIDAY
August 1, 2024
September 5, 2024
October 3, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024

Event Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. ESTZoom Meeting Link: Please register below to receive the Zoom Link.

Sharing the Journey, an ALF support network for Patients
2024-03-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-04-11 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The American Liver Foundation offers this support network for people who have been diagnosed with liver disease and those who are awaiting liver transplant. Liver disease can pose many unique challenges, both physically and emotionally. Sharing the Journey with others who face these challenges can be extremely helpful. Having a connection with others who truly understand what you are going through can reduce your feelings of isolation and help you find ways to cope. A licensed social worker will facilitate all sessions. There is no fee to participate. You must be aged 18 or older to join. Groups will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 1:00 – 2:30 PM Eastern Time via Zoom.

March 14, 2024
April 11, 2024
May 9, 2024
June 13, 2024
July 11, 2024
August 8, 2024
September 12, 2024
October 10, 2024
November 14, 2024
December 12, 2024

Event Time: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ESTZoom Meeting Link: Please register below to receive the Zoom Link.

United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
2024-03-17 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | New York City, NY
