Lenox Library to Host Program on Perimenopause and Menopause

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LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Library will present a free program titled “What Your Mother Didn't Tell You: Real Talk About Perimenopause and Menopause” on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The program will feature Molly Rivest, a Nurse Practitioner specializing in women's health.

Rivest's presentation will cover the topics of perimenopause and menopause. The program aims to provide information and discussion about the changes associated with this phase of life.

Lenox Library Director Katherine O'Neil stated that the library aims to be a safe space providing reliable information on sensitive topics. She expressed her satisfaction in hosting a program on perimenopause and menopause with Rivest, whom she described as an experienced practitioner dedicated to women's health.

Childcare will be available during the program. Registration for childcare is required by calling the Library at 413-637-0197 or emailing info@lenoxlib.org. Registration is not required to attend the program itself.

Molly Rivest, DNP, FNP, is the founder of BodyWise Health Collaborative in Pittsfield, where she provides care for women. Her practice is described as patient-centered, focusing on sexual health, contraceptive management, perimenopausal care, and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Rivest previously worked at CHP Barrington OB/GYN and UMass Hahnemann Family Health. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the UMass Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and a bachelor's degree in physics from Smith College. Her background includes service as an officer in the United States Air Force, where she conducted laser eye protection research and served as a victim advocate.

 


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