GREENVILLE – Alaine Kirby, APRN, MSN, FNP with Western Ohio OB/GYN was the guest speaker at the April 10 Greenville Business & Professional Women’s Club meeting. The Membership Committee hosted the evening, which was held at the Chestnut Village Center in Greenville. The committee consisted of Chair Susan Fowble, and members Desteni Mason, Leah Dumas, Hallie Foureman and Susan Shields.
Committee chair Susan Fowble introduced Alaine Kirby who has been a Nurse Practitioner with Wayne HealthCare for 7 years and has over 22 years of nursing experience. Kirby spoke on women’s health issues, encouraging women to prioritize their health. Screenings such as mammograms, pap tests, colonoscopy, bone density and blood pressure and cholesterol are essential for good health. She discussed when women reach a ‘certain age’ face menopause…and stresses to embrace the changes, seek support to cope and thrive with this phase in life. Adding protein, regulating hormones, exercise and strength training are ways to be healthy at this time. Osteoporosis is another health issue women encounter. Medicines and supplements are vital and help in dealing with this condition.
Alaine says, “It’s OK to make us a priority”.
She is accepting new patients through Western Ohio OB/GYN located in Greenville.
The Membership Committee recognized six new members joining the local Club this year. They are Delores Sleppy, Christine Loy, Tracy Kemper, Alyssa Holiday, Cindy Coveney and Brittney Midlam. Welcome!
The 2024-2025 BPW Scholarship winners and parents were invited to attend the meeting to be recognized for their success! The winners were: Erin Frederick, winner of the $500 Anna Britton Scholarship from Versailles High School, BPW $1,500 scholarships –
Gabriella Stebbins (Greenville), Lydia Ayette and Reagan Brewer (Tri-Village), Allison Muhlenkamp (Franklin Monroe), Kaylin Richard (Bradford), Ella Porter (Versailles), Mackenzie Cantrell and Anna Stump (Arcanum).
The Greenville BPW Club’s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. The Club holds fundraisers throughout the year to raise money to grant scholarships to the young women of Darke County.
The Club meets on the second Thursday of every month for a dinner meeting. Information on BPW can be found on Facebook at Greenville BPW. Those interested in learning more about the Club can contact Membership Chair Susan Fowble at 937-423-2387 or [email protected]
