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We are pleased to offer unique educational events to help our patients and the general public access trustworthy, timely information about their fertility treatment options and our services.

These events also give you a chance to meet key team members, including the doctors, embryologists and patient services advisors who will care for you.

Qualify for Free Cycle Medication

Event attendees qualify to receive free cycle medication valued around $250. When you attend one of our educational events, we will email you a certificate for a 300 IU dosage of GonalF® follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) medication, which can be used during a treatment cycle with FPNC.

(The certificate is not transferrable, nor redeemable for cash or credit toward treatment, and must be redeemed before 180 days from issue. Medication use must be medically indicated, and patient may not switch to a different medication during the treatment cycle. Only one certificate per household. This offer is valid for recipients becoming patients after May 30, 2010.)

IVF In-Depth for Patients

Explore the details of what it really means, from the patient's perspective, to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF). Take a tour of the FPNC San Jose facility after the presentation. Plenty of Q&A! Free. Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!

Time

Dates

6:15 pm Sign-in opens

6:30 pm Presentation

7:30 pm Q&A, Tour of the facility

Events last between 1 1/4 and 1 3/4 hours, depending on the Q&A portion

Tuesday, August 10 - FPNC Center for Wellness - San Jose Facility - Sign up here

IUI, IVF and Other Fertility Solutions

Learn about the most common causes of infertility and the most promising treatments, including IUI, IVF, Egg donation, ICSI and Preimplantation Genetic Screening. Bring your questions - our experts will answer them! This free educational event is presented by an FPNC MD.

Time

Dates

6:15 pm Sign-in

6:30 pm Presentation

7:00 pm Q&A

Events last between 1 1/2 and 2 hours depending on the Q&A portion

Tuesday, November 30- Lucie Stern Community Center in Palo Alto - Sign up here

The Truth About Biological Clocks

Learn what scientific research shows about the female and male “biological clock” and what medical science can (and cannot) do to alter its effects. Also gain trustworthy advice on health habits and family planning to minimize the risk of infertility. Presented by an FPNC MD. Free. Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!

Time

Dates

6:15 pm Sign-in

6:30 pm Presentation

7:30 pm Q&A

Events last around 1 1/2 hours, depending on the Q&A portion

Tuesday, August 24 - Sign up here

Beyond the Birds and the Bees: Expert Advice on Conception

There is a vast collection of suggestions on how to optimize conception, but much of it is contradictory or unproven. Learn which “tips” are true or have real potential, based on our expert physicians’ experience in reproductive medicine. For everyone trying to conceive. Free.

Time

Dates

6:15 pm Sign-in

6:30 pm Presentation

7:30 pm Q&A

Events last around 1 1/2 hours, depending on the Q&A portion

6:30- 8:00 pm

September 28 - Lucie Stern Community Center in Palo Alto Sign up here

Registration

To register please call 800.597.2234 or complete our brief registration form.

Please register early so we can accommodate your preferred date.

Questions? Please call! 800.597.2234

We look forward to meeting you!

Directions

FPNC San Jose Facility/FPNC Center for Wellness
2581 Samaritan Drive, Suite 309
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 356-5000

From San Francisco via 280 or 101:

  • Travel South to Highway 85
  • Take 85 South
  • Exit on Los Gatos Blvd./Bascom Ave.
  • Turn Right onto Los Gatos Blvd.
  • Turn left onto Samaritan Dr.
  • FPNC San Jose office is almost immediately on your left, behind 2585 Samaritan Drive and beside our free parking garage. Suite 309 is on the third floor, down the hall from our main office entrance.

From 280:

  • Travel South
  • Exit on Lark Ave.
  • Turn left onto Lark Ave.
  • Turn left onto Los Gatos Blvd.
  • Turn right onto Samaritan Drive
  • FPNC San Jose office is almost immediately on your left, behind 2585 Samaritan Drive and beside our free parking garage. Suite 309 is on the third floor, down the hall from our main office entrance.

Lucie Stern Community Center in Palo Alto
1305 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(Center # for location info 650-463-4900)

From Highway 101

  • Exit Embarcadero Rd 1.9 mi
  • Turn right at Middlefield Rd 0.3 mi
  • Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the center.