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Iowa Chapter

Address:
CCFA Iowa Chapter
Melinda Behn, Development Manager
PO Box 1184
Johnston, IA 50131


Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Phone:  (515) 664-8961
Email: iowa@ccfa.org

 


SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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CALENDAR/EVENTS
October 11, 2008
CCFA, Iowa Chapter's Patient/Family Education Day will be hosted in Ames at the Iowa State Center on October 11, 2008.  Separate kids sessions will be included in the event. A block of rooms will be reserved at the Gateway Hotel in Ames. Please mention that you are with CCFA, Iowa Chapter when reserving your room. Watch for updates regarding speakers, topics and times.
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SUPPORT GROUPS

Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter number above to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. 

IBD Center Support Group, Des Moines

Meets at:

Mercy Medical Education Center
1111 Sixth Avenue
Des Moines 50314

A Level of East Tower- Conference Room #4, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.


Tuesday, September 2:
TBD

Tuesday, December 2:
TBD


Facilitator:

-Rhonda Fingerman 515-643-8528 rfingerman@mercydesmoines.org


Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Support Group Schedule

Meets at:

Mercy Medical Center
701 - 10th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Room 17-72, 6:30 p.m.


Wednesday, September 24 - 6:30 p.m.
TBD

Wednesday, November 19 - 6:30 p.m.
TBD

Wednesday, January 28 - 6:30 p.m.
TBD

Wednesday, March 25 - 6:30 p.m.
TBD


Facilitators:
 
- Terri Liedtke, RN 319-396-6647, TPLTPO1@aol.com
- Jan Monk, PT  319-393-7876, janetamonk@aol.com 

Support group meetings are free of charge. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.


Waterloo Support Group Schedule

Meets at:


Allen Hospital
1825 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703

Allen Hospital South Dining Room, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

*** Watch here for the next scheduled meeting! ***


Facilitators:
- Barb Burkle, ARNP 319-230-7528, burkleb@msn.com 
- Brenda Collins

Dress is casual and refreshments are served.

Support group meetings are free of charge. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.


Quad Cities Support Group Schedule

Meets at:

Genesis West Medical Center
1401 W. Central Park
Davenport, IA 52804

Sunderbrook Room, 6:30 p.m.


Tuesday, August 12
:
TBD

Tuesday, November 11:
TBD


Facilitators:
- Erika Schmidt 563-324-3371 
- Mary Pierson   

Support group meetings are free of charge. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.


Geneseo Support Group Schedule

Meets at: 
Hammond Henry Hospital
600 N. College Ave # 110
Geneseo, IL 61254

Room 2R, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.


*** Watch here for the next scheduled meeting! ***


Facilitator:
 
-Charlotte Snider csnider4@hotmail.com

Support group meetings are free of charge. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.

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MORE INFORMATION
The Iowa Chapter's youth ambassador is Alexis Franks.
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CONTACT INFO

 

Iowa Chapter Board
Chapter PresidentTony KlineAnkeny

tonyklineusa@yahoo.com

VP Membership

Cari Biamonte

Geneseo, ILhomewoodgirl@gmail.com
VP EducationBarb BurkleWaverlyburkleb@msn.com
VP CommunicationsAbbie HansenAnkenyabbie.hansen@drake.edu
TreasurerTony KlineAnkenyAnthony.Kline@avivausa.com
Secretary

Janet Monk- temp

Cedar Rapidsjanetamonk@aol.com
CMACBernard Leman, MDDes Moines

VP Patient Advocacy

Chelle Adkins

Cedar Fallsfrogge@cfu.net
Past PresidentPat GantzDes Moinespbgantz@hotmail.com

Iowa Chapter Contact Information:
CCFA Iowa Chapter 
Melinda Behn, Development Manager

Phone: (515) 664-8961
Email: mbehn@ccfa.org   

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