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Iowa
Arthritis Foundation-Iowa Chapter
Mailing Address: 1025 Ashworth Rd., Suite 505
W. Des Moines, IA 50265
Contact Number(s): 515-278-0636 or 866-378-0636 (Toll Free)
Website: www.arthritis.org/iowa
Description: Offers Arthritis related events and programs, contact for further information on local programs and
events.
Chronic Pain Support Group
Contact: Amy Stockman
Contact Number: 319-353-7125
Email: amy-stockman@iowa.edu
Description: Support group for those with chronic pain disorders. Contact for further information. Sponsored by
University of Iowa Hospital.
Fibro-Arthritis Education/Support Group
Mercy Medical Plaza
540 E Jefferson St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact: Elnora Smith
Contact Number: 319-354-2952
Email: esmith@inav.net
Description: Meets the 3rd Mon of the month (except Dec, Jan and August), from 6:30-8:00pm. Offers
educational speakers on a variety of topics relating to fibromyalgia and other arthritises, Q&A answer time,
followed by general sharing time.
Fibro Friends
Mt. Ayr, IA
Contact: Linda Jo Waugh
Contact Number: 641-785-2219
Email: linda_lear107@hotmail.com
Description: Meets the 1st Fri of the month from 7:00-9:00pm provides support and information to
Fibromyalgia sufferers in SW Iowa/NW MO area.
Fibromyalgia Family Support Group
Lowe Park Arts and Environmental Center
4500 N 10th St., Marion, IA 52302
Contact: Patricia Pollock
Contact Number: 319-389-1464
Email: fibrofamily@aol.com
Description: Meets the 4th Thurs of the month from 6:30-8:00pm, to educate patients, family and friends about
Fibromyalgia, and CFS conditions and support them in their goal to find what works for each individual.
Fibromyalgia Support Group-Charles City
116 Cedar Circle, Charles City, IA 50616
Contact: Deb Frankie, RN
Contact Number: 641-228-7141
Email: franke_deb@hotmail.com
Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month from 4:00-5:00pm, to share information and feelings, as well as
work together identifying practical solutions regarding the daily challenges caused by fibromyalgia.
