ALFP
Increasing awareness of lymphedema
  • News


  • Lymphedema Treatment Act
    2011

    Solaris donates lymphedema garments
    2011

    LLN supports ALFP
    2011

    Fellowship Induction to the American Academy of Nursing
    November 12, 2010

    Researchers Expand Cyberspace to Fight Chronic Condition in Breast Cancer Survivors
    (MU News Bureau)
    November 01, 2010

    President of Chinese American Nurses Association
    October 23, 2010

    Professional Excellence Award
    October 19, 2010

    Golden Apple Award Recipient
    April 7, 2010

    National Lymphedema Awareness Day
    March 6, 2010

    MU Researchers Collaborate
    (MU News Bureau)
    February 11, 2010

    ALFP Video
    (MU News Bureau)
    February 11, 2010

    Allina Uncommon Caring Annual
    Award of Excellence Recipient
    2010

    SIG Excellence Award Recipient
    2010

    AHRQ call for Public Review
    November 18, 2009

    MEDCAC Meeting Announcement
    November 18, 2009

    Trans-NIH Working Group Meeting
    September 2007
  • Events

  • Lymphatic Research Foundation's National Walk for Lymphedema and Lymphatic Diseases

    Lymphedema Treatment Act

    10th NLN International Conference, Dallas, Texas (September 06-12, 2012)

    3rd ILF Conference, Toronto, Canada (June 16-18, 2011)

    23rd International Congress of Lymphology, Sweden (September 19-23, 2011)

    2010 Lymphedema Conference, Toronto (November 20, 2010)

    2nd ILF CONFERENCE, Brighton Centre, UK (March 23-25, 2010)

    NLN International Conference, Orlando, Florida (September 22-26, 2010)

Welcome!




ALFP Mission:

Improve the management of lymphedema and related disorders in the United States while contributing to global international advancement.

This mission will be achieved by defining best practices of lymphedema management and developing a minimum data set to improve lymphedema outcomes. The ALFP will establish a leadership role in lymphedema risk reduction, treatment, education, health policy, and research. These outcomes will be achieved through a partnership among all lymphedema stakeholders, including patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, industry representatives, and third-party payers.

Stay informed on the news and events of the ALFP by signing up for email updates under the "CONTACT" tab on the left.



Jane Armer, PhD, RN, FAAN
Director

Christine Moffatt, CBE, PhD, MA, RGN, DN
Executive Committee

Joseph Feldman, MD, CT-LANA
Co-Director

Janice Cormier, MD, MPH
Executive Committee


The American Lymphedema Framework Project is a collaborating partner of the International Lymphoedema Framework. http://www.lympho.org