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ABOUT US
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WHO IS THE LATINO ORGANIZATION FOR
LIVER AWARENESS (LOLA)?
L.O.L.A. is the first national, bilingual/bicultural voluntary
organization dedicated to raising awareness, prevention, education
and treatment referral services to the Latino\American community
and other underserved populations who suffer from liver disease
in the United States.
L.O.L.A. provides culturally appropriate counseling information
on liver transplantation and encourages the promotion of organ
donation within the Latino\American community.
WHO ARE THE MEMBERS?
L.O.L.A. has been in existence since 1994 and presently its members are
supporters and patients from Latino\American communities.
WHAT SERVICES DOES LOLA PROVIDE?
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Brings information
on liver diseases, liver transplants and organ and tissue donation
to Spanish-speaking patients, their families and the general public
through radio, television, printed materials, videos, presentations
and educational programs. |
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Refer patients to medical professionals and/or treatment
centers for screening, treatment or transplant evaluation. |
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Assist physicians and other health professionals in
educating their patients with diagnosis, treatment, prevention of
liver diseases and transplantation. |
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Encourages organ and tissue donation within the Latino
and American community. |
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Provides support groups for liver disease, pre/post
transplant patients and their families. |
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Conducts educational presentation within the correctional
facilities to stress the importance Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), prevention,
treatment, options and guidelines. |
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Conducts Public Education HCV Campaign(s). |
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Provides bilingual quarterly newsletters. |
HOW IS IT FUNDED?
L.O.L.A. is a nonprofit organization and is supported by grant availability,
private/corporate contributions, fundraising events and individuals like
you.
Please sign our guestbook. |
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