Meet the Iowa Chapter's 2009 Take Steps Honorary Hero, Amy Bowers!

At 14-years-old, Amy was sick off and on and also was suffering from significant weight loss.  She was seen by doctors but they had difficulties reaching a diagnosis.  During her first marching band performance, she collapsed on the field. She went in for further testing, and soon after, Amy was diagnosed with Crohnʼs disease. After trying numerous medications, including at one point taking 18 pills a day, she suffered a relapse which landed her in the hospital for a few days. She is currently taking an IV medication every 8 weeks which has been successful in keeping her Crohnʼs under control.
 
Now 16-years-old, Amy is an active member of band, participating in jazz band, marching band drumline, percussion ensemble and concert band. Amy also enjoys mock trial, tennis, bowling and horseback riding. Amy has attended CCFA Camp Oasis for two years and has participated in the Crohnʼs and Colitis Bowl-a-thon. Amy will be working on a 4-H project this year for the county fair on Crohnʼs disease.

To be announced.

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

East Education Center - A Level Conference Room #4

The First Tuesday of each quarter: March, June, September and December 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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
Marron Classroom

Meets every other month on the 4th Wednesday in January, March, May, September and the 3rd Wednesday in November @ 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Nov.18, 2009

Dr. Nile S. Dusdieker, CR, gastroenterologist with Internists PC, will be our guest speaker. His topic will be New Interventions in IBD care.

Wednesday January 27, 2009

We will be meeting at the Edgewood Rd. Hy-vee for a tour and discussion with the dietician.

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, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 5th- 6:30 p.m.:
Srinivas Kalala, M.D., Gastroenterologist, Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C.
"Questions about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis"

Facilitators:
- Barb Burkle, ARNP 319-230-7528, burkleb@msn.com 
- Brenda Collins, 319-235-3823

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

Sunderbrunch Room- Located on the South Side of the Genesis West Medical Center Complex. Use the visitors door and go straight ahead directly down the hall to the Sunderbrunch Room, 6:30 p.m.


Next Meeting TBA

Facilitators:
- Erika Schmidt 563-324-3371  
  

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

Iowa Chapter Board : TBD

Iowa Chapter Contact Information:
CCFA Iowa Chapter
iowa@ccfa.org
Phone: (402) 505-9901
Toll Free: (800) 886-6664