National Health Information Center 

Health Information Resource Database

[Inclusion of an information resource in this database does not imply endorsement
by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.]

American Liver Foundation

Contact Information

Information Center
75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603
New York, NY 10038

800-GOL-IVER (Voice - Toll-free)
888-4HEP-USA (Voice - Toll-free)
212-668-1000 (Voice)
212-483-8179 (FAX)

Internet Resources

Abstract

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) was formed in 1976 to promote and fund research on liver diseases -- hepatitis, liver cancer, pediatric liver disease, other liver diseases and injuries -- and to inform the public about these diseases. Research grants are awarded to physician, student and postdoctoral researchers, and prizes are presented for the best research projects. ALF sponsors postgraduate courses on liver disease diagnosis and management for physicians and other health professionals. A nationwide network of chapters and support groups exists to help patients and their families. ALF also sponsors a national organ donor program to increase public awareness of the continuing need for organs.

Publications

ALF publishes pamphlets and information sheets on liver diseases, liver functions, and preventive measures. Serial publications: Progress (newsletter), quarterly--news stories on ALF activities and liver research developments; and Liver Update (newsletter), semiannually--summarizes liver research for physicians. Videos: A Healthy Liver--A Happier Life; Foundations for Decision Making; Hepatitis B: Patient Information; and Hepatitis C, for healthcare professionals.

Keywords

You may search for other related entries in the database under the following topics.

Notes

Audit

Date Entered: 5/1/1998
Date Edited: 8/23/2005
Date Revised: 11/7/2007 12:39:03 PM
Health Referral Number: HR0358
Accession Number: DP91A0330
back buttonNHIC Home Page