Advocacy
A lot is happening in Washington DC, so the ALF team will draft a weekly health policy round-up to keep you up to date and informed.
A lot is happening in Washington DC, so the ALF team will draft a weekly health policy round-up to keep you up to date and informed.
A lot is happening in Washington DC, so the ALF team will draft a weekly health policy round-up to keep you up to date and informed.
A lot is happening in Washington DC, so the ALF team will draft a weekly health policy round-up to keep you up to date and informed.
A lot is happening in Washington DC, so the ALF team will draft a weekly health policy round-up to keep you up to date and informed.
A lot is happening in Washington DC, so the ALF team will draft a weekly health policy round-up to keep you up to date and informed.
Lydia had no idea she was born with a chronic autoimmune liver disease until one day she found herself desperately fighting for her life. She is now on a mission to help spread awareness about the importance of liver health an early detection, and to encourage lawmakers to increase federal funding for the study of liver disease research. Read Lydia's story now!
After being diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Manny learned all he could about the disease, including how the prevalence of NAFLD is higher in U.S. Hispanic populations. As a second generation Mexican American, Manny is on a mission to raise awareness in the Hispanic community and encourage people to get screened before it is too late. Read Manny’s story now.
After experiencing the gaps in health equity firsthand, Evelyn, a two-time liver transplant recipient and proud multi-generational New Mexican, advocates to raise awareness of liver disease and increase access to liver healthcare and transplant in minority and rural populations.
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) of 2023 is a pivotal piece of legislation that seeks to establish Medicare Part D coverage for FDA-approved anti-obesity medications and intensive behavioral therapy. This Act is not just about treating obesity; it's about preventing severe liver diseases that can arise as a result.
Meet Kathy, a passionate ALF Advocacy Ambassador and loving wife and caregiver to husband, PJ, who underwent a liver transplant in 2018.
Despite Juneteenth's nationwide recognition, when it comes to health equity and access to healthcare, disparities within the Black community still remain. ALF is working to help close some of these gaps through partnerships with community organizations such as the Black Liver Health Initiative (BLHI) at New York Presbyterian in New York City.