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Steven Lindheim, M.D. |
Date: Wednesday,
August 27, 2008
Time: 8:00-9:00 PM (ET)
Guest Speaker: Steven Lindheim, M.D., IVF Specialists
Topic: Ethical Challenges and Third Party Reproduction
About Steven Lindheim, M.D.
Dr Steven R. Lindheim comes to us from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where he served as the division chief and medical director for the division of Reproductive Endocrine & Infertility. He graduated from the Temple School of Medicine and was a resident at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Lindheim completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at USC, and is currently Board Certified in both Ob/Gyn and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Lindheim’s areas of interest and research are in-vitro fertilization, egg donation, and gestational surrogacy. He is a well-recognized expert in the field of assisted reproduction, has over 80 scientific publications, and serves on national committees including the Society for Reproductive Surgeons and The Androgen Excess Society. His empathetic and personal approach to couples seeking gynecologic and reproductive care has been recognized by his peers who awarded him “Top Doctor.” Recognizing the need for patient education, Dr. Lindheim has been an active participant in such societies as Resolve and the American Fertility Association.
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Honda Continues to Discriminate
Last week The American Fertility Association took a stance against Honda Manufacturing of Alabama for excluding same sex couples from ART coverage in its Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plan description. Feel free the read the press release and establish your own opinion. We’ve made several attempts to contact Honda in search of an explanation, but to no avail. Honda has, however, released a statement to the media indicating that insurance coverage is the same for both same-sex and opposite sex couples; a statement which completely contradicts the documented proof of discrimination which The AFA has obtained.
Additionally, the American Family Association has issued an ‘Action Alert,’ urging its members to send letters of support to Honda for denying such treatment to its lesbian employees. We have not quite figured out exactly why The American Family Association has involved itself in this issue, considering Honda insists it provides fair coverage to all. We can only assume The American Family Association, a religious political extremist group, also recognizes that Honda is lying to the media. Regardless, the group supports discrimination against same-sex couples.
Please take a moment to contact Honda Manufacturing of Alabama to voice your concern!
In order to continue fighting for patient rights like these, The American Fertility Association needs your help. Please take a moment and click here to make a donation. Any amount is greatly appreciated.
Please feel free to contact Brian Armentrout for further information on this issue, including a copy of the insurance plan description.
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The Media Needs Your Help
Often times the national media calls upon the American Fertility Association to find candidates willing to be interviewed. Currently we have three pending requests, all for on-camera interviews. Please take a look at what’s needed and if you’d like to take part or simply learn more feel free to contact the producers directly. And, of course, you’re always free to e-mail Brian Armentrout, AFA Communication s Director, at brian@theafa.org
MTV’s Hit Series True Life
- Producers need a surrogate
- Must range in age from 16-25 years old or look younger than 28 years old
- If you’re interested e-mail Alison.grasso@mtvnmix.com
New York Times
- Online Video Department needs a couple who’s trying to conceive (TTC)
- Must be in NY, NJ, or Philly area
- If you’re interested e-mail hager@nytimes.com
German-French Public Television Documentary
- Producers needs a mom/couple who chose or is choosing Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
- If you’re interested e-mail boberhauser@hr-online.de
NBC Today Show
- Producers need someone who has already had a child through fertility treatments or adoption
- If you’re interested please e-mail Allison.berger@nbcuni.com
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