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“As physicians, our voices matter to legislators just as much as the voices of our patients. We too can affect change by sharing our stories and experiences. It does not require a lot of time, either – the most important thing is to show up with a smile on your face and a true passion for the cause!”
August signals summer’s end and school’s beginning for millions of Americans nationwide. While children coordinate their “first-day” outfits with friends, parents worry about things like, “what do I pack for lunch 5-days in a row?” We spoke to Melissa Semp, APRN-NP, Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago about what to pack for even the pickiest eater.
Learn about fatty liver disease, also called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), its causes and related statistics.
Learn about the different kinds of liver diseases and conditions, along with information on its causes.
ALF advocates meet virtually and in-person with elected officials in their local cities and towns to share their liver stories and lend their voices to urge action.
The ALF Leadership Giving Society recognizes the most loyal and generous annual supporters who have made a significant gift to ensure the ALF mission to promote education, advocacy, support services and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease.
Take advantage of these free resources to help you cope with the added stress of managing your liver disease in these very challenging times.
What should you eat to ensure that your liver can function normally? If you’re a liver patient, your diet is adjusted to meet your individual needs. Talk to your doctor about what’s best for you.
Our Mission ALF promotes education, advocacy, support services and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease. ALF Rocky […]
Liver damage is progressive, which means that over time (without diagnosis or successful treatment), it can lead to cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease also known as chronic liver failure.
The liver is the only organ in the body able to regenerate, or grow back. A transplanted segment of a liver can grow to normal size within a few months.