Our Mission

ALF promotes education, advocacy, support services and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease. ALF Upper Midwest provides a wide variety of these services including information and referral, education programs, support groups, exciting fundraising events, and an array of volunteer opportunities.

For help with issues related to liver disease, please contact our Help Center by using the Live Chat feature at the bottom of your browser window or call us at (800) 465-4837 Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm Eastern Time or by email at info@liverfoundation.org.

COVID-19

COVID-19 in Iowa

Liver Transplant Centers

Unity Point Health

University of Iowa, Children’s

University of Iowa

Organ Donation

Donate Life – Iowa

Iowa Donor Network

Support Groups

Support groups provide a place for individuals affected by a similar condition or circumstance to provide and receive support and share their experiences.

Not all support groups are facilitated by a medical professional. Some support groups are facilitated by 3rd party organizations and individuals in this region.

ALF also has identified virtual online support groups you can take advantage of by visiting this page.

Cedar Rapids & Des Moines

Iowa Alpha-1 Survivors

Frank Loutsch & Terri Loutsch – Group Leaders

319-899-3933

319-929-5963

franksworld@hotmail.com

loutschfrank@imonmail.com

Iowa State Resource Center