BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mid South Liver Alliance - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mid South Liver Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mid South Liver Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240720 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20240703T212646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T213005Z UID:1583-1721260800-1721433599@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Building Bridges National Viral Hepatitis Summit! DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Annual Building Bridges National Viral Hepatitis Summit!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Community Liver Alliance\, along with an expert planning committee are developing a 2-day\, in-person Viral Hepatitis Summit to take place in Pittsburgh\, PA on July 18-19\, 2024. \nViral hepatitis is a significant public health threat that puts people who are infected at an increased risk for serious disease and death. Viral hepatitis is associated with substantial health consequences\, stigma\, and discrimination. It takes a large toll on individuals as well as communities\, many of which are disproportionately impacted. \nThe theme and goals of the 2024 Summit are informed by the outcomes of the previous year’s program\, which featured specific panels led by PWLE (persons with lived experience). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSummit Planning Committee Members \nCo-ChairsSuzanna Masartis\, CEO – Community Liver AllianceTeresa Davidson\, Executive Director – MidSouth Liver Alliance \n\nOrisha Bowers\, BFA\, MA\, MEd\, PhD Executive Director -Orixa Healing Arts and Spiritual Centre\nJulio Contreras\, Manager\, Policy & Legislative Affairs – National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD)\nJenn Fiddner\, MPH CIC\, Epidemiology Research Associate Supervisor – Allegheny County Health Department\nAlison Kost\, RN\, Viral Hepatitis Program Director – Community Liver Alliance\nHuixing (Kate) Lu\, LCSW- C – Chinese Culture and Community Service Health Center/PAVHC\nLill Prosperino\, Harm Reduction Expert\nClayton A. – A. Ruley\, MSS\, MLSP\, Director of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Harm Reduction – Community Liver Alliance\nAndrew Talal\, MD\, PhD – University at Buffalo Medical Center\, Center for Clinical Care and Research in Liver Disease\nDivya Venkat\, MD – Allegheny Health Network Center for Inclusion Health\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be sponsored by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center\, Takeda\, Unity Recovery\, and Boehringer Ingelheim.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Registration URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/2nd-annual-building-bridges-national-viral-hepatitis-summit/ LOCATION:Cambria Hotel Pittsburgh\, 1320 Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/liver.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20240509T132120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T220850Z UID:1531-1718438400-1718463600@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:Living With Liver Disease - Birmingham DESCRIPTION:Liver Patients Summit\nFormat: In-Person Attendance \nDate:  Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 \nWhere: O’Neal Public Library – Community Room \n50 Oak Street\, Mountain Brook\, AL 35213 \nWho Should Attend: \n\nLiver Patients\nFamily Members\nCaregivers\nThose interested in liver disease\n\nTime: All Times are Central Time \nRegistration:  8:30 am – 9:00 am \nProgram:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nSeating Is Limited! – Reservations Are Required! \nComplementary Lunch Included! \nRegistration Deadline September 18 (after that date call Teresa Davidson at 615-762-5543 \nWelcoming People Living With Liver Disease From Across Alabama! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFeaturing \n\n \nChad Spencer\, MD\, Assistant Professor\, Transplant Hepatology\, UAB Medicine \n \nSaulat Sheikh\, MD\, MBBS\, Transplant Hepatology\, UAB Medicine \n \nTricia Nichols\, CMO\, Brand Marketing Specialist\, Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summit Topics\n8:30-9:00 AM            Registration \n9:05 – 9:30 AM           Pediatric Story – Kim Ashley \n9:30 – 10:15 AM        MASLD/MASH  – Patient Stories Tricia Nichols and Angela Basset \n10:15 -11:15 AM        HOW THE LIVER WORKS  Dr. Chad Spencer – UAB \n11:15 – 12:15 PM       Transplant\, Liver Cancer and Living Donor –  Dr. Saulat Sheikh- UAB \n12:15 – 12:45 PM       Lunch Break \n12:45 – 1:15  PM        TBD \n1:15 – 145 PM            Transplant Social worker information – Erin Holt\, MSW \n1:45 -2:45 PM            Patient and Caregiver Panel   \n2:45 – 3:00 PM           Wrap Up /   Q & A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Title Sponsor \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silver Sponsor URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/living-with-liver-disease-birmingham/ LOCATION:O’Neal Pubic Library\, 50 Oak Street\, Mountain Brook\, AL\, AL\, 35213\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Mid South Liver Alliance":MAILTO:MidSouthLiver@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20240308T141616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T211015Z UID:1492-1712392200-1712415600@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:Living With Liver Disease - Nashville DESCRIPTION:Liver Patients Summit\nFormat: In-Person Attendance \nDate:  Saturday\, April 6\, 2024 \nWhere: YMCA Joe C Davis Camp Widjiwagan – Nelson Andrews Leadership Building \n3088 Smith Springs Road              Antioch\, TN \n  \nWho Should Attend: \n\nLiver Patients\nFamily Members\nCaregivers\n\nTime: All Times are Central Time \nRegistration:  8:30 am – 9:00 am \nProgram:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nSeating Is Limited! – Reservations for Required! \n                                 Registration Deadline April 1st \nWelcoming People From Middle and East Tennessee and North Alabama \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring \n \n       Andrea Wilson Woods\, President\, Founding Director \n       Blue Faery\, The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association \n \n  \nKaren Hoyt\, Author\, Educator\, Writer\, Blogger & Patient Advocate \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summit Topics\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAdvocating for Yourself\nManaging Liver issues\nNutrition for Liver Health\nLiver Wellness\nExercises for a Healthy Liver\nTransplant Pre- and Post- Surgery Issues\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Title Sponsor \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsorship Level \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n​\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Program Flyer\n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For Special Accommodation or Questions: 615-762-5543 URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/living-with-liver-disease-nashville/ ORGANIZER;CN="Mid South Liver Alliance":MAILTO:MidSouthLiver@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20240213T043632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T220824Z UID:1452-1710576000-1710601200@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:Living With Liver Disease DESCRIPTION:Liver Patients Summit\nFormat: In-Person Attendance \nDate:  Saturday\, March 16\, 2024 \nWhere: University of Memphis –                              Student Union Center                                              499 University Street\,                                        Rooms 300 and 304                                          Memphis\, TN  38152 \n Who Should Attend: \n\nLiver Patients\nFamily Members\nCaregivers\n\nTime: All Times are Central Time \nRegistration:  8:30 am – 9:00 am \nProgram:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nSeating Is Limited! – Reservations for Required! \n Parking Arrangements: \n Zach Curlin Parking Garage \n505 Zach Curlin St.\, Memphis\, TN  38152 \nBring your parking sticker with you to registration so that we can stamp it for the Free Parking. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring \n \n       Robert Mitchell-Thain\, CEO \n       PBC Foundation – Scotland \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summit Topics\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAdvocating for Yourself\nManaging Liver issues\nNutrition for Liver Health\nLiver Wellness\nExercises for a Healthy Liver\nTransplant Pre- and Post- Surgery Issues\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Title Sponsor \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsorship Level \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n​\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Program Flyer\n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For Special Accommodation or Questions: 615-762-5543 URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/living-with-liver-disease/ LOCATION:University of Memphis Student Union Center\, 499 University Street - Rooms 300 and 304\, Memphis\, TN\, 38152\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Mid South Liver Alliance":MAILTO:MidSouthLiver@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20230905T151038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T154129Z UID:1363-1697650200-1697659200@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:Management of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease DESCRIPTION:Management of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease\, Psychosocial Interventions for Alcohol Use Disorder\, and Diagnosis and Management of Alcohol Use Disorder\nThis program is designed for  GIs\, PCPs\, NPs\, PAs and nurses working with Liver Patients. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n OBJECTIVES\n\nDescribe the growing burden of alcohol-associated liver disease.\nReview the diagnosis and staging of alcohol-associated liver disease.\nDiscuss the management of alcoholic hepatitis\, including the role of liver transplantation.\nLearn how to quickly develop a therapeutic alliance with patients struggling with Alcohol User Disorder.\nDiscuss the non-pharma treatment options for AUD.\nUnderstand elapse prevention techniques.\nScreening for AUD and diagnostic criteria for AUD.\nManagement of AUD (acute withdrawal and long-term management).\nBiomarkers to monitor treatment.\n\nThe Session will take place In-Person. A very limited seating is available to be held at the Cool Springs Connor’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant at 1916 Galleria Blvd.\, Franklin\, TN. The session includes networking with mocktails and hors d’oeuvres and a complementary dinner during the session. \nThe first half-hour will be a networking opportunity followed by  the presentation from Hannah P. Kim\, MD\, MSCR\, Julian Raffoul\, MD\, PhD\, MBA\, MS\, and Eno Eyo\, MD. The presentation is expected to last 1 hour and will be followed with a question and answer discussion session. All times are Central Daylight Savings Time. \nQ & A will be available at the end of the talk. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Liver Focus Schedule\nFormat: In-Person \nDate:  Wednesday\, October 18\, 2023 \nWhere: Connors Steak & Seafood  – Cool Springs – 1916 Gallaria Blvd – Franklin\, TN \n \nTime: All Times are Central Daylight Savings Time \nNetworking:  5:30 pm – 6:30 pm \nDinner/Presentation:  6:45 pm – 7:45 pm \nQ & A:  7:45 pm – 8:00 pm \nLimited Seating!   Register Today! \n  \nTitle Sponsor: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFeaturing \n \nHannah P. Kim\, MD\, MSCR \nInternal Medicine \nGastroenterology \nTransplant Hepatology \nVanderbilt University Medical Center \n \nJulian Raffoul\, MD< PhD\, MBA\, MS \nAddiction Psychiatry Fellow \nVanderbilt University Medical Center \n\n \nEno Eyo\, MD \nFamily Medicine \nFellow Addiction Medicine \nVanderbilt University Medical Center \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n​\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Program Flyer\n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For Special Accommodation or Questions: 615-762-5543 URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/management-of-alcohol-associated-liver-disease/ LOCATION:Connors Steak and Seafood\, 1916 Galleria Blvd\, Franklin\, 37067\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Mid South Liver Alliance":MAILTO:MidSouthLiver@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230722 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20220622T190257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T135416Z UID:1067-1689724800-1689983999@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:Viral Hepatitis Summit DESCRIPTION:The Community Liver Alliance in collaboration with the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable\, MidSouth Liver Alliance\, Hep B Foundation\,  National Harm Reduction Coalition\, and Community Education Group\, would like to invite you to our 3-day\, in-person Viral Hepatitis Summit in Pittsburgh\, PA on July 19-21\, 2023. \nThe goal of the Summit is to bring together the broad viral hepatitis community to identify strategies and best practices to successfully reduce disease burden\, affect health equity and expand viral hepatitis elimination. Through interactive sessions\, we will address HAV\, HBV\, HCV\, HDV\, Vaccination\, Elimination\, Advocacy\, Incarcerated Population\, Special Populations\, Perinatal and Pediatrics\, Harm Reduction and other topics. \nBy understanding the disparities which exist for access to care and services for people living with viral hepatitis and identifying evidence-based approaches\, we can begin to remove barriers to effect health equity. We will also provide training and education for service providers on screening and treating viral hepatitis\, harm reduction strategies\, and grassroots advocacy training. \n \n Register Here\n \n Hotel Reservations - Book before July 19\, 2023 to receive Conference Rate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Planning Committee Members: \nCo-ChairsSuzanna Masartis\, CEO – Community Liver AllianceTeresa Davidson\, Executive Director – MidSouth Liver Alliance \nTricia Christensen\, Director of Policy– Community Education GroupJenn Fiddner\, MPH CIC\, Epidemiology Research Associate Supervisor – Allegheny County Health DepartmentJill Harlan\, PA-C\, Program Director – Community Liver AllianceFrank Hood\, MPS\, Director – Hep B United\, Associate Director Policy & Partnerships\, Hepatitis B FoundationAlison Kost\, RN\, Viral Hepatitis Program Director – Community Liver AllianceAdrienne Simmons\,  PharmD\, MS\, Director of Programs – National Viral Hepatitis RoundtableDivya Venkat\, MD – Allegheny Health Network Center for Inclusion Health \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any additional questions\, please contact Suzanna Masartis at 412-400-9343 or via email at Suzanna@communityliveralliance.org URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/viral-hepaititis-summit/ LOCATION:Cambria Hotel Pittsburgh\, 1320 Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/viral-hep.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mid South Liver Alliance":MAILTO:MidSouthLiver@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230704 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20230623T130030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T135046Z UID:1284-1688342400-1688428799@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Great American Music City PickleBall Fest DESCRIPTION:Mid South Liver Alliance is delighted to team up with the Great American Pickleball Fest for the 2nd Annual event to be held at the Nashville Fairgrounds July 3\, 2023. \nWith 1000 Pickleball players from across Tennessee and surrounding states\, converging on 24 courts\, the day will host pro players in addition to all those who are just learning the fastest growing sport in the United States. For those just coming to watch\, there are activities\, workshops and food trucks. \nMid South Liver Alliance is a major benefactor from all ticket sales. We hope you will come to play or come to watch in support of the Mid South Liver Alliance. \n \n Register Here URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/2nd-annual-music-city-great-american-pickleball-fest/ LOCATION:Fairgrounds Nashville\, Smith Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pickleball-header-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mid South Liver Alliance":MAILTO:MidSouthLiver@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20230511T152237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155526Z UID:1237-1687887000-1687896000@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:Updates on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and NASH DESCRIPTION:OBJECTIVES\n\nReview NAFLD disease burden and risk factors\nReview new screening guidelines for fibrosis in primary care and endocrine practices\nReview management of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with NAFLD\nDiscuss non-pharmacological options for the treatment of NAFLD\nDis pharmacological options for the treatment of NAFLD\nDiscuss pharmacological options for the treatment of NAFLD\nDiscuss treatments and outcomes\n\nThe Session will take place In-Person/Hybrid. A very limited seating is available for the In-Person session to be held at the Embassy Suites\, Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Embassy Suites Hotel\, 2300 Woodcrest PL\, Birmingham\, AL 35209. The In-Person session includes a complementary dinner and wine. Following the        June 27\, 2023\, in-person session a recorded version of the presentation will be made available to anyone who is unable to attend. CEU credit is available for the recorded version if completed by the end of July 2023. \nThe first half-hour will be a networking opportunity followed by  the presentation from Meagan Gray\, MD and Fernando Bril\, MD. The presentation is expected to last 1 hour and will be followed with a question and answer discussion session. All times are Central Daylight Savings Time. \nQ & A will be available at the end of the talk. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Liver Focus Schedule\nFormat: In-Person Attendance/Hybrid \nDate:  Tuesday\, June 27\, 2023 \nWhere: Ruth’s Chris Steak House @ Embassy Suites Hotel \n2300 Woodcrest Pl\, Birmingham\, AL \n Time: All Times are Central Daylight Savings Time \nNetworking: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (Embassy Suites Meeting Room \nDinner/Presentation:  6:45 pm – 7:45 pm \nQ & A:  7:45 pm – 8:00 pm \nReservations for In-Person Seating are Limited! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring: \n \nMeagan Gray\, MD \nHepatology\, Transplant Hepatology \nAssistant Professor\, UAB \n \nFernando Bril\, MD \nEndocrinology \nDiabetes and Metabolism \nFellow\, UAB \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continuing Education Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nThe University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this Live Activity  for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nThe University of Alabama School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution \n​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n​\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Program Flyer\n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For Special Accommodation or Questions: 615-762-5543 URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/updates-on-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-and-nash/ LOCATION:Ruth’s Chirs Steak House\, 2300 Woodcrest Pl\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35209\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Mid South Liver Alliance":MAILTO:MidSouthLiver@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230508T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20230508T141336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T152038Z UID:1227-1683532800-1685552400@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:Understanding Chronic Liver Disease in Children Video DESCRIPTION:If you missed the May 3rd “Understanding Chronic Liver Disease in Children you can watch the session at the link below:\nCME/CEU credit is available through the end of May 2023. To obtain credit following the video contact:  \nTeresa Davidson MidSouthLiver@gmail.com \n \n Video Link for Understanding Chronic Liver Disease in Children URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/understanding-chronic-liver-disease-in-children-video/ LOCATION:Online ORGANIZER;CN="Mid South Liver Alliance":MAILTO:MidSouthLiver@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20230329T193629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T140410Z UID:1174-1683136800-1683144000@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:Understanding Chronic Liver Disease in Children DESCRIPTION:If You Missed the May 3rd “Understanding Chronic Liver Disease in Children you can catch up by watching the video at the link below.  \nCME/CEU credit is available through the end of May. Contact: Teresa Davidson\, MidSouthLiver@gmail.com for the CME/CEU forms. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Click to Watch the Liver Focus Video\n \n \n \n \n \n   OBJECTIVES\n\nIdentify liver diseases that present including NAFLD\, Biliary atresia and cholestasis of the newborn.\nReview manifestations associated with each disease.\nReview when to refer to pediatric GI.\nDiscuss treatments and outcomes.\n\nThe Session will take place In-Person/Hybrid. A very limited seating is available for the In-Person session to be held at the Cool Springs Sperry’s Restaurant at 650 Frazier Drive\, Franklin\, TN. The In-Person session includes a complementary dinner and wine. Following the May 3rd In-Person session a recorded version of the presentation will be made available to anyone who is unable to attend. CEU credit is available for the recorded version if completed by the end of May 2023. \nThe first half-hour will be a networking opportunity followed by  the presentation from Saeed Mohammed\, MD\, MS. The presentation is expected to last 1 hour and will be followed with a question and answer discussion session. All times are Central Daylight Savings Time. \nQ & A will be available at the end of the talk. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Liver Focus Schedule\nFormat: In-Person Attendance/Hybrid \nDate:  Wednesday\, May 3\, 2023 \nWhere: Sperry’s  – Cool Springs – 630 Frazier Dr-                                      Franklin\, TN                                            \nTime: All Times are Central Daylight Savings Time \nNetworking:  6:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nDinner/Presentation:  6:45 pm – 7:45 pm \nQ & A:  7:45 pm – 8:00 pm \nReservations for In-Person Seating are Limited! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFeaturing \n                    \nSaeed Mohammad\, MD\, MS \nAssociate Professor of Pediatrics \nPediatric Gastroenterology \nHepatology and Nutrition Director \nPediatric Sold Organ Transplant Center \nMonroe Carell\, Jr\, Children’s Hospital\, Vanderbilt \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continuing Education Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jointly Providership \nThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the essential areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint providership of Allegheny General Hospital and Mid South Liver Alliance.  \n Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.   Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n​\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Program Flyer\n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For Special Accommodation or Questions: 615-762-5543 URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/understanding-chronic-liver-disease-in-children/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Template-Featured-image-Liver-events-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mid South Liver Alliance":MAILTO:MidSouthLiver@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221101 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20220224T220717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T124659Z UID:1027-1664582400-1667260799@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:Walk With Me DESCRIPTION:Join the Fun! \nWalk With Me kicks off October 1 and continues each day with the virtual walkathon through the month of October! \nSign Up to be an individual walker — or grab friends and create a Team! \nWalk with a friend OR Walk with our virtual walking buddies. The goal is to make daily walking part of your every day routine and to gradually increase the number of steps you take until you find yourself walking 10\,000 steps each day. \nReady – Set – Walk    ——-   Register HERE URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/walk-with-me/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3-copy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mid South Liver Alliance":MAILTO:MidSouthLiver@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211116 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20211027T161343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T174522Z UID:884-1636675200-1637020799@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:The Liver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Hello Liver Patients! \nThe Liver Meeting is planned specifically for YOU! \nNovember 12 – 15\, 2021 \n4 Full Days – 20 Great Sessions! \nThere is a $50 registration fee for patient attendees charged by AASLD. \nClick for Registration Link \nJam Packed with so much News You Can Use: \nDownload Your Copy of the Full Agenda \n  \n  URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/the-liver-meeting/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Patient-Insta.png ORGANIZER;CN="AASID":MAILTO:mprovidence@aasld.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20210922T215926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T204244Z UID:704-1635442200-1635449400@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:Liver Focus: Diagnosis and Management of Liver Cancer DESCRIPTION:Recognizing Risk Factors.\nCatching the Diagnosis.\nManagement of Liver Cancer.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n – OBJECTIVES\n\nUnderstand risk factors for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.\nUnderstand how to diagnose Hepatocellular Carcinoma.\nBe able to describe non-operative procedures for the treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.\nBe able to describe indications for liver transplantation in patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma.\n\nThe Session will take place via Zoom. Prior registration is required in order to receive the link for the Zoom session. The first hour will be presentations from the faculty followed by a question and answer session. The program will be followed by a Meet & Greet with Mid South Liver Alliance Board Members and Speakers beginning  6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. All times are Central Daylight Savings Time. \nFEATURING\nHannah Palik Kim\, MD – Gastroenterology\, Hepatology \, Nutrition\, Vanderbilt University Medical CenterJoseph W. Owen\, MD –Associate Professor of Radiology\, University of Kentucky HealthcareRobert M. Cannon\, MD\, FACS – Assistant Professor\, Surgical Director Liver Transplant Program\, The University of Alabama at Birmingham \nQ & A will be available at the end of the talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accreditation\n \nIn support of improving patient care\, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CME \nThis live activity is designated for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nIPE Competencies \n\nTeams and Teamwork\n\nCNE \nThe maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.25 nursing contact hours. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Title Sponsor\n​\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Program Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For Special Accommodation or Questions: 615-762-5543\nUniversity of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity University. URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/liver-focus-diagnosis-and-management-of-liver-cancer/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Nashville\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Liver-Focus-Diagnosis-and-Management-of-Liver-Cancer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Executive Director":MAILTO:midsouthliver@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211029 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20211005T194042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T195306Z UID:784-1633392000-1635465599@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:NASH Patient and Caregiver Survey DESCRIPTION:You are invited by Global Liver Institute and the Liver Action Network to participate in an important survey for people who currently have or previously had nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)\, or are a caregiver of an individual with NASH. \n\nThis survey is designed to collect anonymous information about your priorities and preferences for addressing NASH including issues centered around diagnosis\, clinical trial access\, and available treatment options. Data from this survey will be used by Global Liver Institute\, a 501(c)3 patient advocacy and support organization\, for research in our mission to help develop potential treatments for NASH. This information will also be shared with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration\, the Liver Action Network\, and a variety of other stakeholders within the medical community to help them understand your thoughts and feelings about potential treatments for NASH. \nYour participation in this survey is optional and should take about 20 minutes. If you start the survey\, you can stop at any time and come back later to finish it. We assure you that your responses will be kept confidential. Any data collected in this survey will only be shared in an anonymized fashion and the survey organizers will not contact you about your responses. \n\nThe survey will be available until noon EST on Friday\, October 29. If you or a loved one have experienced NASH\, we hope you will participate in this survey. This is an opportunity for you to help in the development of future treatments for this devastating disease. If you have any questions\, please let us know by reaching out to Andrew Scott\, ascott@globalliver.org. \n\nMid South Liver Alliance is proud to be a part of the Liver Action Network and hope you will help us gather this important information.   To learn more about Global Liver Institute and the Liver Action Network\, please click here URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/nash-patient-and-caregiver-survey/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/global-liver.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mid South Liver Alliance":MAILTO:MidSouthLiver@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210924 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20210818T220614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T220932Z UID:515-1632182400-1632441599@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:Advanced Advocacy Training DESCRIPTION:Since 1017\, the Global Liver Institute has offered the Advanced Advocacy Academy to train volunteers to effectively advocate for liver health with elected and appointed officials.\nVolunteer advocates have been liver patients\, family members\, caregivers and concerned community members who acquire the information\, skills\, and opportunities that they need to effectively advocate for liver health. \nThe 2021 Academy will take place September 21-23 and will be conducted virtually. \nMid South Liver Alliance has the ability to send 2 people from each state to the Academy. Interested volunteers should contact Teresa Davidson at midsouthliver@gmail.com  \nThis year’s program will offer liver patients\, caregivers\, and professionals the opportunity to learn from experts in the fields of drug development\, clinical trials\, state and federal legislation\, media and communications\, and liver health and disease. Students will be immersed in the world of liver health advocacy through a multimedia experience that they can customize to fit their personal learning style and schedule. Live discussions with faculty members will enhance individual learning\, foster engagement\, and will promote important conversations among the A3 Class of 2021. \nTogether\, we can collaborate as a force that ensures that liver disease has its proper place on the global public health agenda. URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/advanced-advocacy-training/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Nashville\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-a3-flyer-thumb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T220505 CREATED:20210817T185111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T215004Z UID:484-1629392400-1629396000@midsouthliveralliance.org SUMMARY:Medical Advisory Board DESCRIPTION:Mid South Liver Alliance August meeting of the Medical Advisory Board is scheduled for Thursday\, August 19\, 2021\, beginning at 6:00 pm. Zoom links for the Committee members will be delivered via email prior to the meeting. URL:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/calendar/medical-advisory-board/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Nashville\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midsouthliveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Labor-Day-35.png ORGANIZER;CN="Executive Director":MAILTO:midsouthliver@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR