American Liver Foundation Northern California Division

American Liver Foundation Northern California Division

Mission

The American Liver Foundation is the nation's leading non-profit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention. We provide research, education, and advocacy for those affected by liver-related diseases, including hepatitis.

Company Overview

PROMOTING LIVER HEALTH. PREVENTING LIVER DISEASE.

The American Liver Foundation was founded in 1976 by a group of physicians specializing in treating diseases of the liver.

Today, the foundation supports patients, funds medical research, educates medical professionals and informs the public about the importance of liver health.

The American Liver Foundation envisions a day when liver disease is seldom found, easily cured, and when liver transplants are a thing of the past.

Description

The strength of the American Liver Foundation is grounded in a nation-wide network of 25 chapters located in major cities around the country. Chapters provide extensive education and outreach programs for their local community and a variety of fundraising initiatives. To find a chapter near you, visitwww.liverfoundation.org

General Information

The liver is an incredibly hard working organ. Every day, it performs hundreds of critical functions that keep your body healthy. That's why liver disease is such a serious risk to health and life.

Millions of Americans have liver disease and don't even know it. In fact, liver disease is one of the top ten causes of death in the U.S., even though many forms of liver disease are preventable and many more, if detected early, can be treat effectively.