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How the CLF and CASL are Strengthening the Case for Age-Based Hepatitis C Testing in Canada.

Since 2012, the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) has advocated for risk-based and age-based hepatitis C testing to be adopted in Canada.
Liver Friendly Recipes, Liver Health Tip

Liver Friendly Recipe: BBQ Roasted Salmon

BBQ roasted salmon is a savoury summer meal with healthy fats, a good dose of fish oil and lots of protein!
Liver Disease Champions

When NASH Becomes a Family Affair

When we say that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become the most common liver disease in Canada, Tracy Freitas-Scott has no trouble picturing what that means. She and her family are living proof.
Liver Disease Champions

A Mother’s Love: Taya & Jennifer’s Story

Taya’s journey with liver disease began in August of 2007 when she entered into the world. A decade later, Jennifer received the news that she could provide the greatest gift to her daughter; a second chance at life.
The Canadian Liver Foundation logo
News, Partnerships

The Canadian Liver Foundation partners with Ontario-based Nutrafarms Inc.

The Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) is proud to announce their strategic partnership with Nutrafarms Inc, Ontario’s leading provider of locally grown, natural, hormone and antibiotic-free beef, poultry, pork, and fish.
Liver Health Tip

Eat the best, leave the rest

If you asked someone on the street how to improve your liver health, they would most likely tell you to cut out alcohol—but that’s not the only answer.
Liver Disease Champions

The Twists and Turns of a Life with Liver Disease

Anyone who knows Fay Simmonds will tell you that she is the supportive backbone of her family. Together with her husband Don, Fay has lived an incredibly busy and rewarding lifestyle, including raising four kids.
Surgeon handling a liver transplant
Partnerships, Research

Expanding Transplant Horizons

An estimated 20 percent of donor livers are being turned away due to seemingly unavoidable damages like sitting on ice too long, being deprived of oxygen, being infected with viruses (such as hepatitis B or C), or being too fatty.