Alabama

Educational Events

Come see us at these upcoming educational events and learn more about fatty liver disease.

Birmingham Folk Festival
May 6th, 11am-7pm
Birmingham, Avondale Park Amphitheater
www.birminghamfolkfest.org

Liver Day Event

Join patients, families, caregivers, community organizations and those interested in liver health to discuss the importance of addressing liver disease in their communities.

Location:
Alabama State Capitol Steps (Main Event)
RSA Plaza Terrace (Luncheon)
Montgomery, AL 36104

October 25, 2022
9:30 AM to 12PM CT

Buildings Lighting Green for Liver Health

Listed alphabetically by city

  • Mobile: RSA Battle House Tower, October 1, 2022
  • Mobile: Trustmark Building, October 1, 2022
  • Mobile: Van Antwerp Building, October 1, 2022
  • Montgomery: RSA Tower Building, October 1, 2022
  • Montgomery: RSA Systems Building, October 1, 2022
  • Montgomery: RSA Dexter Avenue Building, October 1, 2022
  • Tuscaloosa: City Hall, October 1-3, 2022
  • Tuscaloosa: Intermodal Facility (Downtown Parking Deck), October 1-3, 2022
  • Tuscaloosa: Foundation at Alberta Park, October 1-3, 2022

Liver Health Screenings

If you are uninsured and at risk you may be eligible for free screening. A listing of our partner sites offering screenings will be added to this page. Please check back or contact our free Helpline, 1-800-GO-LIVER/1-800-465-4837.

State Liver Disease Facts

  • 966 Alabamians died of liver disease in 2020
  • 508 Alabamians have liver cancer
  • 73 liver transplants were performed in 2021 with 156 people currently on the waiting list and 24 people who died waiting.
  • 13.1% of adults in Alabama have diabetes.
  • 66.5% of adults are overweight or obese.
  • 27.8% of adults have no leisure-time physical activity.
  • 1 serving of fruit is consumed daily on average by adults in Alabama.
  • 1.5 servings of vegetables are consumed daily on average by adults in Alabama.

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