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6 | YOU AT YOUR BEST | nwAdg.cOm/YOUATYOURBEST JULY - ThE 5 SEnSES | SATURdAY, JUnE 24, 2017 Fayetteville Senior activity & WellneSS center Director cayla WilSon Special to NWa Democrat-Gazette Dr. Prough specializes in IVF, PCOS and fertility microsurgery Stanley G. Prough, M.D., of Tulsa Fertility Center specializes in infertility and reproductive endocrinology. His medical exper- tise includes in vitro fertilization and assisted reproductive tech- nologies, polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis. He has extensive experience in microsurgery, pelviscopic surgery and the use of laser technology. Dr. Prough graduated from the University of Oklahoma Col- lege of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Oklahoma Col- lege Medicine — Tulsa. From 1980 to 1986, he was in private practice in Tulsa with his practice limited to gynecology and infer- tility. He left to complete an approved fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile. He currently is an assistant profes- sor of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of OB/GYN, at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Prough is a diplomat of the National Board of Medical Ex- aminers and the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, So- ciety of Reproductive Surgeons, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Society of Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endos- copy. Stanley G. Prough, M.D. tulSa Fertility ceNter PhysicianPROFILE: Special to NWa Democrat-Gazette What made you decide on a career working with seniors? Being an only child, growing up I was mainly around older adults. My grand- mother had a huge influence on me. She taught me respect and manners, which goes a long way in the senior community. My background is in arts and sales. I didn't have a clue about running a senior center. Right after I was hired, my mother died and a few months later my grandmother died. The seniors embraced me and helped me through this difficult time of starting a new job and the loss. I have grown in to this position and it is amazing — every day brings a new adventure. What is your favorite part of the job? I just love meeting new seniors and telling them about the center. Having one on one conversations and learning about the lives they have lived blows me away. We have veterans in their 90's that are so interesting and still active. I really enjoy bringing seniors together — a large part of our senior community are widowed and transplants. We have many seniors that have had to leave their homes due to death or illness and move with family members or into senior housing. When we have these folks come in they are scared and feel alone, like the first day at a new school. It brings me great joy to help them join in the activities and make friends — I see them blossom. They are so appreciative of the Senior Center. The Fayetteville Senior Center tru- ly changes the lives of seniors! What are some of the goals you have in your position as Director? Since we are a nonprofit I am always thinking about ways to raise awareness for donations and outreach. I have been looking at senior playground equipment. I would like for the seniors to have a secure outdoor area to be active. The senior playground would be a wonderful addition for providing outdoor exercise to the senior community. What do you like to do in your free time? I really enjoy nature, hiking, canoeing and photography. Relaxing to live music brings me great joy. I also enjoy painting. What is an interesting fact about your- self? I love music from the 1930s and '40s. I have a large sense of humor. I have a large fossil and rock collection.