News Release

March 8, 2004

Contact: Maureen McGuire, 860-679-4523
e-mail: mmcguire@nso.uchc.edu

Free Program About In Vitro Fertilization: March 18 at UConn Health Center

Farmington, Conn. - Donald Maier, M.D., a specialist with the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services at the University of Connecticut Health Center, will lead an informational session about in vitro fertilization (IVF) on Thursday, March 18, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Health Center.

The program is part of a series led by experts in the field of reproductive endocrinology. Dr. Maier’s presentation will include an in-depth explanation of the IVF process, as well as a discussion about some of the emotional issues surrounding IVF.

Pre-registration for the session is required. For more information, directions and registration, please call 860-679-4324 or visit www.fertilitycenter-uconn.org.

The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services offers many advanced techniques to help patients achieve successful pregnancies. For more information about the Center, please call 860-679-4580 or visit the website at www.fertilitycenter-uconn.org. UConn, one of the first IVF centers in Connecticut, is now the largest center in the state with nearly 1,000 cycles completed in the last year.

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