Yesterday, @padilla.senate.gov energized a passionate group of supporters, sharing powerful insights on the challenges facing CA. Our director was able to thank him for supporting #MCED Act as a co-sponsor again this year. And for his efforts to continue to push forward to reform #340B and #PBMs.

People with Wilson disease #wilsondisease cannot release copper from the liver at a normal rate. This genetic condition can cause life-threatening organ damage if left untreated. Learn more at our upcoming webinar with Dr. Robert G Gish. Register at livercoalition.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The hep B vaccine is the first anti-cancer vaccine—preventing liver cancer by stopping chronic infection. Since newborn vaccination began in the '90s, rates have plummeted. But ~30% of adults remain unvaccinated. We can't go back. @SenFinance, stand strong for #vaccines. Lives depend on it.

September is PBC Awareness Month. Meet PBC Patient Advocate Dr. Cecilia Dueñas during Liver Leaders Take Five Podcast. Click here liverco.podbean.com/e/episode-3-...

Did you know that 51% of individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder also have Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease? Robert Wong, MD, of Stanford University School of Medicine and our director Scott Suckow presented current trends during BUDI Learning Luncheon. Watch the presentation here lnkd.in/gsrWYM54

Yesterday, a group—led by Patient Advocates United in San Diego County—presented @repscottpeters.bsky.social with the Hope & Innovations Award, recognizing his steadfast support of science, research & innovation. BIOCOM, LupusSoCal, CrohnsColitisFn, LiverCoalition, EpilepsySD and UCSDHealth.

The #MCEDAct “is the first and only health care bill to garner majority support in both the House and Senate. That level of bipartisan consensus is almost unheard of. But the job isn’t finished until this bill becomes law.” tinyurl.com/4ahasr79

#WorldHepatitisDay takes place on July 28.

A special message from Chaplin Dr. Neshea Harrison for #NationalCancerSurvivorMonth. @padilla.senate.gov @schiff.senate.gov @repraulruizmd.bsky.social. Let's pass the #MCED Act so we can catch more cancers sooner and have more cancer survivors in the future.

Every move matters, especially for your #liver. 🌍 This Global #FattyLiverDay (June 12), join the #LiverMOVEment and take action for your health — one #walk, #stretch, or #dance break at a time. Learn more: globallivermovement.org

We're excited to be celebrating our 5th Anniversary this year. Since our founding, we've hosted forty-eight virtual training courses featuring local liver health experts. View our online educational library here livercoalition.org/educational-....

Last week, @energycommerce.bsky.social held a 26 hour hearing on the Republican’s budget proposal. I introduced an amendment to remove Medicaid work requirements from the bill and prevent millions of Americans from losing their health coverage. Republicans shot it down.

Today, President Trump advised House Republicans not to cut Medicaid – but to be very clear, any and all cuts are unacceptable. Rep David Valadao & Congresswoman Young Kim, we’re counting on you to protect the millions of Americans who rely on the program. #ProtectMedicaid

📊 Did you know? Between 2014 and 2022, Hispanic/Latinx/Latine children with perinatal Hepatitis C had 72% lower odds of receiving antiviral treatment compared to white and non-Hispanic children. It’s time to address these disparities. #NHHAD #HealthEquity Join our efforts to End Hep C SD!

The #MCEDAct would deliver a win in the fight against cancer. Congress can improve survival rates for millions of Americans by ensuring our country’s most vulnerable have access to the latest advancements in cancer screening technology. Let our voices be heard. It's time to pass HR 842/S339.

Thank you Hepatitis C Mentor & Support Group, Inc. for hosting this enlightening webinar on Hepatitis C and Stigma. vimeo.com/1077767278?f...

capitolweekly.net/why-340b-mat... Ahead of tomorrow’s hearing in Health Committee, sharing a great piece on #AB1460 by Dr. Ifeoma Udoh w/ @blkwomenshealth. Assemblymember Rogers, & Chair @asmmiabonta.bsky.social, will hear the bill actually increase access to care or profits for health care giants?

It’s time for Congress to pass the #EPICAct. The recent EO provided a clear call-to-action, @RepSwalwell, @RepScottPeters, @RepBarragan, please support the passage of this critical legislation. tinyurl.com/PillPenaltyFix

Liver Coalition is among 20 California groups urging Congressmembers to fix the #IRA pill penalty. When small molecules face shorter negotiation periods, drug discovery and patient access suffers. @RepSwalwell @RepScottPeters @RepBarragan. Read the letter here

Great meeting with patient advocacy groups and our industry partners. Thank you @CaAccess (CPAT) for bringing us together, and @PhRMA for your support. @ACSCAN @AlsNetwork @BiocomCA @PAUnitedSD

We joined 550+ organizations to stand behind the #MCEDAct, detecting cancer early saves lives. Congress must act now to ensure MCED tests are accessible. @RepYoungKim @MikeGarciaCA27 @RepVinceFong @RepKiley we urge these California leaders to co-sponsor and prioritize the fight

Register TODAY for the March 15th Training: 'Treating Alcohol Use Disorder and Preventing Liver Disease.' Click to register. https://app.etapestry.com/.../CaliforniaChro.../March15.html

@CalHealthline exposes the unregulated prescription pricing practices of #PBMs. With #SB41, California has the opportunity to lower essential medication costs for patients and increase transparency in the health care system. https://tinyurl.com/4r7648dk

Rare Disease Day is February 28th. There are over 100 different types of liver diseases, many are considered rare. Such as Alagille Syndrome, Acute Hepatic Porphyria, Biliary Atresia, Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Galactosemia, Glycogen Storage Disease, Lysosomal Acid Lipase

Happy Holidays. From our dedicated board, medical advisors, volunteers and staff.

We invite you to help light our virtual tree and add a personal message this holiday season. To switch on a light and show your support, no donation is necessary—just click below. https://t.co/KRCEa5JeKT You can also add a star or bulb to the tree by making a donation.

California patient advocates are united for #PBMreform! Pass the CR and lower drug prices for patients. @RepDarrellIssa @RepSaraJacobs @RepMikeLevin @RepScottPeters @RepRaulRuizMD @RepJuanVargas https://youtu.be/i1wrV8-Nd3w

The #MCEDAct continues to be a top issue for cancer advocates. We just provided an update to our friends at the UC San Diego's Cancer Health Equity Collaboration. @RepScottPeters @RepRaulRuizMD @RepSaraJacobs @RepJuanVargas @repdarrellissa @RepMikeLevin Let's pass it now and

The #MCEDAct is nearing the finish line, and your leadership is critical, @RepRaulRuizMD. We urge you to help ensure #HR2407 is passed this year. The fight against cancer is urgent –let’s act now!

MUST READ @dallasnews story on how #multicancer early detection saved a life. @RepScottPeters @RepJuanVargas @RepSaraJacobs @repdarrellissa @RepMikeLevin let’s pass #MCEDAct NOW and ensure more people can have access to these technologies....

Liver Coalition is in the house for this year’s @AASLDtweets #thelivermeeting in San Diego. We participated through our involvement with @GlobalLiver’s Liver Action Network. @scottasuckow

Thank you @RepScottPeters, for your leadership on the #MCED Act, & @RepRaulRuizMD, @RepBarragan, @RepCardenas, @DorisMatsui, & @JayObernolte for your co-sponsorship! The 30+ CA groups on this letter are ready to take action to pass the bill this Congress....

@RepScottPeters, it’s past time for Congress to step up, hold bad actors accountable, reduce costs for patients & protect the ability of independent pharmacists to serve their communities. #PBMReformNow | via @sdutOpinion https://tinyurl.com/693he424

Our Liver Excellence Gala is profiled in this month's GB Magazine San Diego (pages 36 and 37) October 2024 Edition! https://gbsan.com/gb-magazine-san-diego-october-2024-edition/ via @GBMag

In this month”s issue of San Diego Physician, a publication of the @SDCMS, the article “Diagnosing and Treating Alcohol Use Disorder in San Diego: Getting Patients the Help They Need and Preventing Liver Disease” by James Dunford, MD and Tarek Hassanein, MD.

Thank you, @RepRaulRuizMD for your support and leadership of #HR2407 to put the #MCEDAct on the next markup during yesterday's @HouseCommerce hearing. We stand with Rep. Ruiz and call for swift action to bring this bill closer to passage. We also appreciate your remarks on

Fuel Up and support the Liver Coalition at one of these two @Shell stations starting tomorrow, Sept. 1st thru Oct. 31st. Just use the pump with our name on it. #GivingPump #ShellStationsUS

Advocates Call on Governors to Take Action Against the Opioid Crisis. 27 groups call for change in the face of a growing synthetic opioid crisis. Let’s bring awareness, today is International Overdose Awareness...

Alcohol contributes to approximately 20% to 25% cases of liver cirrhosis. Those with alcohol use disorder should talk to their doctor about Medication Assisted Treatment for their...

Our commitment to eliminating hepatitis C by 2030 continues. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/01/hepatitis-c-falling-in-san-diego-but-eliminating-disease-will-take-more-work/

Thank you Dr. McDonald for your leadership over the years. Specifically, serving on the steering committee that created a local strategy to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030. A strategy that the community is currently working to implement through @EndHepCSD....

Did you know that liver health advocates in our community had 25 years of local impact before forming the Liver Coalition of San Diego? Building on that history, we are celebrating our 4th year anniversary this month! Support our anniversary by making a donation at

The recent hearing by @GOPOversight @OversightDems on #PBMMiddlemen showed how PBMs fail to reduce costs for everyday Americans. Thank you @RepKatiePorter for your insightful questions, and I hope we see Congress pass #PBMreform this...

Our 2023 Liver Excellence Gala was a great success, and we are actively planning for this year's event in October. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNDyuu1tRxQ&t=1s

I'm an ICU doctor. When I needed a liver transplant I learned how vulnerable it is to be a patient....

Episode 4 - A PBC Patient Finds Her Community https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-swy4e-165a290

https://t.co/anirsmjRxe - Testing limits of obesity drugs. Obesity is a treatable chronic disease that plays a major factor in many other conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, fatty liver disease, kidney disease, lipid disorders, certain cancers,

Our director @scottasuckow with other rare disease advocates in meeting with @SenToniAtkins office. The zebra is the symbol for rare disease.