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October Events

2 Tue. – Special Event
HCC: The New Epidemic
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak, & Stone Crab
6:30 PM -9:00 PM
(Professional Ed)
The American Liver Foundation, Illinois Chapter invites you to join us for an educational dinner program featuring guest lecturer K. Rajender Reddy, MD. Dr. Reddy will present his current research on the increasing prevalence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) and future treatment options within the liver disease community. An interactive panel discussion with local liver experts will follow.  K. Rajender Reddy, MD is the Director of Hepatology and Medical Director of Liver Transplantation with the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

This program is intended for medical professionals.

For panel information:  www.illinois-liver.org
Register: newepidemic.eventbrite.com/Or contact Emily Nuzzo via email at emily@illinois-liver.org or 312-377-9030 ext 12

12 Sun. Special Event
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago – Runners needed!
For the first time, the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois will participate in the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon as an Associated Charity. But your help is needed! Please contact Katherine Woerner kwoerner@nkfi.org or 312/321-1500 x238 if you are interested in running in support of the NKFI.

16 Thur. – Special Event
Nursing Management Series V: Autoimmune Liver Diseases
Bistro 110, Chicago
6:30 PM-9:00 PM
1 CME (Professional Ed)
Featuring: Kelly Hofmann, RN, MSED, Gastroenterology Associates of Olympia Fields
This free educational program for nurses and healthcare professionals discusses the complexities of autoimmune liver diseases and current available treatment options.

Register: autoimmune.eventbrite.com/Or contact Emily Nuzzo via email at emily@illinois-liver.org or 312-377-9030 ext 12

17 Fri. – Donor Registration Station
Loyola University, Chicago – Volunteers Needed
Help the Loyola PRSSA register the campus community in the State’s organ/tissue donor registry. The registration table will be open from Noon to 4pm. If you can help, please contact Veronica Moreno at 630/758-2799 or vmoreno@giftofhope.org

18 Sat. – SAVE THE DATE
Donate Life Illinois Volunteer Training
Malcolm X College, Chicago
This training will feature a professional seminar on effective public speaking skills, as well as breakout sessions from Donate Life Illinois coalition members to further the understanding of their roles in the donation process.

21 Tues. Donor Registration Station & High School Program
Volunteers needed
Batavia High School Health Living Expo
Batavia High School

Students gain an understanding of organ/tissue donation through Donate Life Illinois ’ high school program from 7:30AM-2:30PM . Community members will have an opportunity to register their decision to become an organ/tissue donor at our registration table from 6:30 – 8:00PM . To volunteer, contact Mary Schlereth via e-mail: mschlereth@illinoiseyebank.org or call 312/706-6771.

22 Wed. – Special Event
GI Liver Research Update III
Braxton Seafood Grill, Oakbrook
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
3 CMEs (Professional Ed)
The GI Liver Update III enables leading University hepatologists to present pertinent research to community GIs.This is a free educational program for Gastroenterologists.

To register contact Emily Nuzzo via email at emily@illinois-liver.org or 312-377-9030 ext 12

23 Thur. Donor Registration Station
St. Thomas Church, 7pm
Peoria Heights
An opportunity to join the organ/tissue donor registry and listen to a Donate Life Illinois Volunteer share their connection to donation with St. Thomas parishioners and the Peoria Heights community.

25 Sat. – Donate Life Illinois Volunteer Training
Illinois Eye Bank, Chicago
This training will feature a professional seminar on effective public speaking skills, as well as breakout sessions from Donate Life Illinois coalition members to further the understanding of their roles in the donation process. The Volunteer Training is for volunteers who have not yet attended training. Please RSVP to Veronica Moreno at 630/758-2799 or vmoreno@giftofhope.org

25 Sat. Special Event
Preparting for Transplantation
Marriott Midway, Chicago
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois presents this educational program for individuals interested in kidney, pancreas, liver, heart or lung transplantation. Topics typically include information regarding financial and insurance considerations, the transplant waiting list, life after transplant, and a patient panel/question and answer session. For more information, please contact Diane Hollingsworth at dhollingsworth@nkfi.org or 312/321-1500 x226.