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Upcoming Conferences & Events
Pacific Fertility Center prides itself in being active in the medical community and actively attends and participates in a variety of conferences and events throughout the year.
Find out where Pacific Fertility Center experts will be next:
| June 17, 2009 |
Seminar: Overcoming Infertility, The Next Step to Parenthood
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Pacific Fertility Center's Education Center
55 Francisco St., Suite 550
Call 888-834-3095 for class information or click here to register. |
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Pacific Fertility Center's complimentary monthly educational seminars. These seminars will provide you with an opportunity to meet our physicians, learn about infertility, learn about options available through ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) and ask your specific questions.
For more information about our Overcoming Infertility Seminar, click here.
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| July 15, 2009 |
Seminar: Overcoming Infertility, The Next Step to Parenthood
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Pacific Fertility Center's Education Center
55 Francisco St., Suite 550
Call 888-834-3095 for class information or click here to register. |
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Pacific Fertility Center's complimentary monthly educational seminars. These seminars will provide you with an opportunity to meet our physicians, learn about infertility, learn about options available through ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) and ask your specific questions.
For more information about our Overcoming Infertility Seminar, click here.
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Sept. 12, 2009
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Mind/Body@PFC: Stress Reduction Workshops to Reframe Your Journey to Pregnancy
Pacific Fertility Center's Education Center
55 Francisco St., Suite 550
Call 888-834-3095 for class information, fees and registration information.
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Mind/Body@PFC workshops are open to Pacific Fertility Center patients and non-PFC patients alike. Couples or individuals who are attempting to conceive and experiencing emotional distress and/or overall life stress will gain the tools and practices needed to reduce stress levels and enliven your journey to conception.
For more information about our Mind/Body@PFC Workshops or to Register Online, click here.
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Past Conferences & Events
May 15, 2009
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PFC Education Series: The Benefits of Combining Acupuncture & ART
Presented by: Dr. Daoshing Ni, D.O.M., L.Ac., Ph.D., Dipl.C.H.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pacific Fertility Center's Education Center
55 Francisco St., Suite 550
Call 888-834-3095 or email RSVP@pacificfertility.com |
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Dr. Ni is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of California and is a Diplomat of Chinese Herbology with the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
The Educational Series is a complimentary service provided by PFC to health care professionals specializing in the field of reproductive medicine, obstetrics and/or gynecology, but all are welcome to attend with a reservation.
To reserve a spot, please email RSVP@pacificfertility.com or call 888-834-3095
Please note space is limited.
Parking in 55 Francisco Garage will be validated
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May 6, 2009
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Professional BusinessWomen of California Conference
Visit our booth in the Expo Area near the Fitness Zone
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Moscone Center
747 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Click here to visit the event page
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Pacific Fertility Center's knowledgeable staff will be on hand at our expo booth to answer your fertility questions. Ask about testing, treatment, egg donation, and our IVF lab.
Visit the event page for information about speakers, tickets, and exhibitors.
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| April 1, 2009 |
Our Family Coalition: First Annual Night Out
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission Street @3rd Street
Vistit www.ourfamily.org or call 415-981-1960 for more information |
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Pacific Fertility Center is proud to be a sponsor of this event in celebration of all that the LGBTQ community has acheived, the work that lies ahead and the incredible families. The evening will feature a cocktail reception, gourmet bites and a special presentation of the Community Partner Awards honoring Supervisor Bevan Dufty and Reverend Lynice Pinkard for their work for this community. Our Family Coalition promotes the civil rights and well being of Bay Area lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) families with children and prospective parents through education, advocacy, social networking, and grassroots community organizing.
Click here to visit the event page.
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| April 5, 2008 |
Young Women & Breast Cancer: Beyond the Diagnosis
10 am - 3 pm: California Pacific Medical Center, Pacific Campus
2333 Buchanan Street, Enright Room, Lobby Level |
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A free symposium dedicated to discussing the special needs and concerns of young women and their loved ones facing breast cancer.
PFC's Dr. Carolyn Givens will be speaking on: Protecting and Preserving Your Fertility.
For more information on this symposium and to register, click here.
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| February 20, 2008 |
Seminar: Overcoming Infertility, The Next Step to Parenthood
6:30 - 8:30 PM: Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf Hotel
1300 Columbus Ave.
Call 888-834-3095 for class information or click here to register.
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Pacific Fertility Center's complimentary monthly educational seminars. These seminars will provide you with an opportunity to meet our physicians, learn about infertility, learn about options available through ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) and ask your specific questions.
For more information about our Overcoming Infertility Seminar, click here.
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February 10, 2008
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AFA's Family Matters: San Francisco
8:00 AM – 5:45 PM: The Golden Gate Club at the Presidio Trust, 135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA |
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At the conference, you will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with an array of experts to discuss your particular concerns invovlving the medical, legal or emotional aspects of family building. Wheter you are just beginning to consider seeing a reproductive endodcrinology and infertility specialist or are deep into your treatment plan. With a special track devoted to Gay and Lesbian issues, this comprehensive event is for everyone with a passion for bu8ilding their families of choice. To Register at the AFA site, click here.
PFC Presenters:
Dr. Carolyn Givens, with a special introduction by Dr. Philip Chenette, will be speaking on "ART: The Past, The Present and The Future."
Dr. Isabelle Ryan, along with Deborah Wald, Esq., will be presenting "Establishing Parentage: Medical and Legal Issues for Lesbaians and Gay Men Using A.R.T."
For more information on PFC and the AFA click here.
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| February 9, 2008 |
Mind/Body@PFC: Stress Reduction Workshops to Reframe Your Journey to Pregnancy
240 Lombard at Lombard and Mongomery
Call 888-834-3095 for class information, fees and registration information.
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Mind/Body@PFC workshops are open to Pacific Fertility Center patients and non-PFC patients alike. Couples or individuals who are attempting to conceive and experiencing emotional distress and/or overall life stress will gain the tools and practices needed to reduce stress levels and enliven your journey to conception.
For more information about our Mind/Body@PFC Workshops or to Register Online, click here.
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| September 29, 2007 |
Complimentary Educational Seminar: Establishing Parentage
6:15 PM – 9:00 PM: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, Fourth Floor Ceremonial Room |
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Isabelle Ryan, M.D. and Deborah Wald, Esq. examine "Legal Issues for Lesbians & Gay Men Using Assisted Reproductive Technologies" hosted at the San Francisco LGBT Community Center Fourth Floor Ceremonial Room, 1800 Market St., San Francisco , CA 94102. Please phone 888-834-3095 for information and to reserve a seat. |
| February 28, 2007 |
RESOLVE’s Conscious Conception Practices
Pacific Fertility Center
San Francisco, CA
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Pacific Fertility Center is pleased to host RESOLVE—Northern California’s support group, “Conscious Conception Practices”. The support group will be led by non-denominational reverend Elizabeth Manning and will discuss conscious, holistic approaches to conception. If you are interested in attending this support group, please visit resolvenc.org for more details. Be advised that Pacific Fertility Center will not be handling registration for this event.
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| November 10-12, 2006 |
Bay Area Women's Living Expo 2006
San Mateo County Event Center
San Mateo, CA
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Pacific Fertility Center was on-hand to share important information for those interested in building a family through assisted reproductive technology (ART). This exciting event was packed with more than 175 diverse exhibits, special events and popular celebrities.
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| October 28, 2006 |
RESOLVE Infertility Symposium
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA
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Pacific Fertility Center’s board certified physicians were on-hand at this event to share their expertise with the public. Pacific Fertility Center's family building options were highlighted.
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| October 11-14, 2006 |
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Education Committee
Renaissance Parc 55 Hotel
San Francisco, CA
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Pacific Fertility Center’s Isabelle Ryan, M.D., and attorney Deborah Wald, Esq., of The Law Office of Deborah Wald, presented at the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Education Committee’s Annual Conference. The presentation focused on assisted reproductive technology (ART) and ART’s relevance to the LGBT community.
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| October 11, 2006 |
Live Chat with Dr. Ryan
InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID)
On-Line Chat
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Pacific Fertility Center’s Isabelle Ryan, M.D. hosted an on-line forum to discuss ovum donation on the InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID)’s web site.
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| June 28, 2006 |
Outreach Meeting – Seton Medical Center
Seton Medical Center
Daly City, CA
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Pacific Fertility Center’s Isabelle Ryan, M.D., was on-hand to share her assisted reproductive technology (ART) expertise at Seton Medical Center. This is yet another example of how PFC physicians welcome the opportunity to present to the general public as well as to the physician community.
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| June 14, 2006 |
Live Chat with Dr. Chenette
InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID)
On-Line Chat
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Pacific Fertility Center’s Philip Chenette, M.D. hosted an on-line forum to discuss ovulation induction on the InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID)’s web site. The transcript will soon be posted on INCIID’s web site.
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| May 19, 2006 |
Optimizing Culture Media Performance
Orange County Airport Hotel
Costa Mesa, CA
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Pacific Fertility Center’s internationally recognized Laboratory Director, Joe Conaghan, PhD, HCLD shared his IVF laboratory expertise at this educational seminar highlighting methods for optimizing culture media performance. Dr. Conaghan gave a one-hour lecture titled "Development of Media for Human Embryo Culture".
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| May 13, 2006 |
Bay Area BusinessWoman's Expo
Oakland Marriott Convention Center
Oakland, CA
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Pacific Fertility Center was pleased to be on-hand at this large-scale women’s event. This Expo was designed to reflect the way in which women do business in a collaborative, synergistic fashion.
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| May 2, 2006 |
17th Annual Professional Business Women of California Conference
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
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PFC attended this prestigious businesswomen’s conference which attracted more than 6,000 women, creating one of the most dynamic and active businesswomen’s communities in the nation.
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| January 28, 2006 |
KCBS Health etc.
Moscone Convention Center
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PFC’s Carolyn Givens, M.D. with TV personality “Dr. Phil” McGraw |
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Several thousand people attended the Health etc conference at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. The all-day health and wellness symposium provided a forum for the general public to learn about various health and wellness topics via break-out sessions and exhibitor booth discussions. One of the highlights of the conference was a rousing keynote address from TV personality Phil “Dr. Phil” McGraw. PFC was proud to be part of the conference, sharing important information about infertility diagnosis and treatment. This included a 45-minute infertility breakout session with PFC’s Philip Chenette, M.D. and Carolyn Givens, M.D. |
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