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Reminder: International NASH Day Launches Soon
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Global Liver Institute (GLI) is convening the fourth International NASH Day on June 10, 2021, at 2 a.m. Eastern, United States. Eight virtual panels of international experts will shed light on nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the advanced form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and the actions people…
Global Liver Institute Announces Liver Action Network to Unify and Elevate Advocates Across the United States
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 27, 2021)—Global Liver Institute (GLI) today formally announced its Liver Action Network, a national U.S. initiative to connect liver patients, caregivers, and providers with policymakers on urgent policy changes to improve the liver patient experience…
Registration Open for International NASH Day Virtual Panels on June 10, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Global Liver Institute (GLI) will convene the fourth International NASH Day on June 10, 2021. Eight virtual panels of international experts will shed light on nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the advanced form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)…
Coping with the Great Reopening
As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, more and more schools and workplaces are inching toward fully reopening for in-person work or instruction. While the mental health challenges of being disconnected from other people and our normal routines have been driving factors to the push for reopening…
Global Liver Institute CEO Praises U.S. House Subcommittee, Organ Procurement Organization Action to Help Transplant Patients
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 4, 2021)—Donna Cryer, president and CEO of Global Liver Institute (GLI), today praised a key U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee for the bipartisan pursuit of accountability and better performance from the organizations responsible for procuring life-saving…
Two Global Liver Institute Witnesses to Testify at U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee Hearing on Reforming the Organ Transplantation System
(Washington, D.C., Friday, April 30, 2021)—Two witnesses from Global Liver Institute (GLI) will testify at a key U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee hearing on the need to reform the nation’s system for securing organs for transplant for patients experiencing organ failure…
USPSTF Must Include Link to Liver Disease in Recommendation on Screening for Diabetes
(Washington, D.C., April 13, 2021) – Global Liver Institute (GLI) and many of the leaders of the liver, diabetes and obesity advocacy community have submitted a formal letter and comments to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) urging the task force to mention the direct…
Global Liver Institute Offering Multilingual Materials and Grants for International NASH Day on June 10
(Washington, D.C., March 4, 2021) – Global Liver Institute (GLI) is pleased to announce that the 2021 International NASH Day (#NASHday) will be held on June 10, 2021, with the theme, NASH Around the World! Held annually on the second Thursday in June, #NASHday is dedicated to increasing…
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Liver Transplant Recipients
As more Americans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine than have tested positive for the virus1, we are seeing some hope for defeating the pandemic with science. While different states are announcing their plans for vaccine distribution, you might be wondering how this…
Global Liver Institute Requests Urgent Implementation of Organ Procurement Organization Reform Measures
(Washington, D.C., February 18, 2021) Today, Global Liver Institute (GLI) submitted a letter directly to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary-Designee Xavier Becerra, Office of Management and Budget Director Nominee Neera Tanden, and the Chair of the COVID-19…
How the New 117th Congress and Presidential Administration Impacts Liver Health Policy
The 2020 election not only resulted in a new president and vice president, but also 66 new Members of Congress. The 117th Congress will have 57 new U.S. Representatives from 28 states and 9 new Senators from 8 states…
Global Liver Institute Announces First Annual Rare Liver Diseases Month
(Washington, D.C., February 1, 2021) – Global Liver Institute (GLI), in their mission to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by liver disease, has announced February 2021 as the first annual Rare Liver Diseases Month. This year’s inaugural campaign, themed…