Liver Coalition of San Diego

Last night's Liver Q & A Webinar with Julio Gutierrez, MD is now online. You can view "I have liver disease. Is a clinical trail right for me?" by clicking below. Thank you ProSciento, Inc. for supporting the webinar.

We are looking forward to tonight's webinar. You can join us by registering below.

Today's Liver Q & A Webinar topic was Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children was part of International NASH Day. #NASHday

June 10th is International NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) Day. Today patients, caregivers and physicians met with Congressman Scott Peters' office to discuss #HR8658 and #hr3 and as part of #NASHday. Great to have the Liver Wellness Foundation and Global Liver Institute participate as well!

Thank you Will Rogers!

Thanks California State Assemblymembers, Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, Assemblymember Evan Low and Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, 64th District for their tireless support in passing AB789, a hepatitis B, and hepatitis C disparity act, through the California Assembly. The bill is sponsored by The Health Trust and Fiona Ma in collaboration with the Asian Liver Center - Stanford University. Liver disease and liver cancer caused by hep B and C account for over a third ...of the liver transplants in California. Approximately 88% of those with chronic hep B infection in California are Asian and Pacific Islander, and Black Americans have the highest prevalence of chronic hep C. Many lives can be saved through treatment, necessitating screening which costs just $10.33 and $14.27 for hep B and hep C tests respectively. By mandating the offering of hep B and C testing at routine medical appointments, AB789 would save lives and California taxpayer dollars! Onto the California Senate! See more

Thank you to our board president Terry Cunningham for celebrating his birthday by doing a Facebook fundraiser for us! In just one day he exceeded his $750 fundraising goal.

Multi-cancer early detection might not be accessible for up to a decade or longer after FDA approval unless Congress passes HR 1946. Today, a bipartisan group of senators reintroduced a companion bill to allow Medicare to cover these revolutionary technologies once they’re deemed safe and effective. The time is now. https://bit.ly/3wOCE4d

Congratulations American Idol winner Chayce Beckham. Thank you for sharing your personal story around alcohol use. Wishing you and your new single "23" the best success! Between 10 and 20 percent of heavy drinkers will develop cirrhosis. Alcoholic liver cirrhosis is the most advanced form of liver disease that’s related to drinking alcohol.

San Diego Liver Walk Shout out to Tony Turner and Livers Promenade. You have raised $500 of your $1,000 goal as of today. Keep up the great work, walk day is on July 17th. You can support us by making a donation on the Livers Promenade page, registering yourself or starting at team today!

San Diego Liver Walk Shout out to Ali's Fundraising Page. You have raised $525 of your $777 goal as of today. Keep up the great work, walk day is on July 17th. You can support us by making a donation on Ali's page, registering yourself or starting at team today!

Hep C Spanish webinar for patients available online, click below. Thank you La Maestra Community Health Centers and Adla Tessier, MD.

Hear from our Board President Terry Cunningham. Opps, we rocked the suspension bridge a little during the interview and got a HUGE laugh out of him, thanks Terry. Sign-up at www.sdliverwalk.org

Last year's walk was a blast (recap slide presentation below) and over $46,000 was raised to support San Diego community-based educational programs and services. Register for the San Diego Liver Walk: a self-guided tour of seven historic bridges on April 17th at www.sdliverwalk.org

Registration is open. San Diego Liver Walk is a self-guided tour of seven historic bridges on April 17th.

Thinking about taking The 28 Day Alcohol-free Challenge? This lists 13 things that might happen. #3 Your Liver May Heal AND #4 You Might Drop Pounds. There are 11 other good reasons.

Many studies have shown that going alcohol-free for a month has positive impacts on one’s physical and mental health. Such as better sleep, weight loss, energy boost and reduced anxiety. Plus your liver will benefit from the break. Challenge is FREE to participate, with the goal of going alcohol-free during the month of February Register here:... https://livercoalition.org/events/the-challenge/ See more

Thank you for your leadership Ronni Marks and HCMSG!

We’re excited to announce we are one of three finalists for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Awards Category 2020 Creative Pivot. #SBA2020 If you’d like to join us at the virtual awards ceremony, it will take place tonight from 3-5 p.m. You can register here https://sdchamber.org/event/sba2020/

Dr. Frenette with Francis sporting Liver Coalition bandannas as part of the Liver Relay and Walk.

Happiness and Health are Coming Your Way ... from the Vermont Street Bridge with Scott Suckow (Executive Director) and Terry Cunningham (Board President).

Scott Suckow (and Kloi) ran into Jack Miller at the Vermont street bridge.

Peggy Beers crossed paths on the Cabrillo Bridge with board members Dr. RB Johnson and his family while walking in today’s Liver Relay and Walk: San Diego 7 Historic Bridges.

Kick-off for the Liver Relay and Walk. Learn the course for the 5.5 mile loop.

Sign up for the Liver Relay and Walk, make a minimum of a $35 donation to kick-off your funding efforts AND you'll get a "Founders' Circle of the Liver Coalition of San Diego" t-shirt. https://justgiving.com/campaign/livercoalitionofsandiego

Learn more at www.livercoalition.org

Check out our Liver Q & A Webinar Series.

Dr. Lisa Nyberg invites you to participate in the Liver Relay and Walk on September 26th for the newly formed Liver Coalition of San Diego. ALL FUNDS raised stay in San Diego to support San Diego programs.

Exciting news! Congratulations to our Medical Advisory Council members from Scripps. Drs. Frenette, Marsh and Pockros.

Join us for the Liver Relay and Walk on September 26th for a self-guided 5.5 mile tour of seven of San Diego's Historic Bridges. All funds raised stay in San Diego to support community based education, linkages to care, advocacy and research programs.