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July VGR: Advocating for FP Insurance Coverage

July 27, 2017
Lauren Ataman-M...

July's VGR presentation is now available online. Joyce Reinecke, JD, Executive Director of the Alliance for Fertility Preservation, presented on advocating for insurance coverage and discussed the recent efforts in many states to mandate coverage for fertility preservation procedures. Connecticut and Rhode Island became the first and second state, respectively, to ensure FP coverage. She discussed how these states were able to pass such legislation and offered alternative strategies for other states to follow. This terrific talk is now available online! Click here to watch this talk in its entirety. 

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  • Advocate, Fertility Preservation, In the news, Oncofertility, Patient Stories, Virtual Grand Rounds

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  • joyce reinecke, insurance, insurance coverage, fp, iatrogenic, insurance mandates, connecticut, rhode island

RESOURCE ALERT: Introducing C is for Courage - a New Coloring Book Journal for Adults Living With Cancer

July 26, 2017
Lauren Ataman-Millhouse

Last month, author Chloé McFeters released six coloring book journals for adults, including C is for Courage, a coloring book journal for those living with cancer. The book’s journal prompts invite the reader to write about the practical and emotional aspects of the journey with cancer, while the...

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  • Advocate, Cancer, Patient Stories, Publication

Early Bird Registration-One More Week!

July 24, 2017
Lauren Ataman-Millhouse

Early-bird registration ends in just one week! Register now to ensure a low rate of $300 for the three-day Oncofertility Conference, which includes a full day of didactic education sessions and hands-on learning, and two full days of traditional lectures. Attendees also receive a variety of...

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  • Conferences, Meetings, Oncofertility

ASRM Certificate Course Now Available!

July 20, 2017
Brigid Martz Smith

In collaboration with the Oncofertility Consortium, ASRM is now offering a Principles of Fertility Preservation for Reproductive Healthcare Providers Certificate Course.  This project was sprearheaded by Drs. Divya Shah and Wendy Vitek and includes modules such as:

  • Overview of Initial Fertility...

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  • CME, Education, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility

Reprotopia – Reproductive Knowledge for Lifelong Learners

July 18, 2017
Lauren Ataman-Millhouse

 Have you struggled with how to teach your children or students about reproductive health and puberty? Do you have questions about fertility or menopause? Reprotopia is an online resource that offers a wide range of free, scientifically accurate educational tools for people of all ages, “From K to...

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  • Education, Oncofertility

Day 1 Education Sessions

July 13, 2017
Lauren Ataman-Millhouse

The first day of the 2017 Oncofertility Conference will consist of a number of education sessions. These smaller, more intimate sessions, will cover a variety of practical oncofertility topics and allow for maximum interaction among attendees. Many of the courses include a combination of lectures,...

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  • Conferences, Education, Meetings, Oncofertility

VGR Schedule Change

July 10, 2017
Lauren Ataman-Millhouse

There has been a minor modification to the VGR schedule. The July VGR will now be held on July 26th at 9am central time. Joyce Reinecke, JD, from the Alliance for Fertility Preservation, will discuss advocacy and insurance during her talk. Click here to learn more about the VGRs!

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  • Virtual Grand Rounds

Abstract Awards Available!

July 6, 2017
Lauren Ataman-Millhouse

We are now accepting abstract submissions for the upcoming Oncofertility Conference!  Abstract submission deadline is September 29, 2017.  You will be notified on October 6th of acceptance.  Note that conference registration and attendance is required for all poster presenters.  Abstract awards are...

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  • Conferences, Meetings, Oncofertility, Research