May Newsletter

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

    Years With Us

      New to the UOG Crew!

      employee photoGloria DaltonMedical Assistant – Main
      employee photoKelis BellMedical Assistant – Main
      employee photoBreanna BakerMedical Assistant – Diet- Main
      employee photoAbby HallUltrasound Tech – Main
      employee photoMarlaina ReavesMedical Assistant – TWC
      employee photoEve PhelpsUltrasound Tech – Moultrie
      employee photoSha’Nauta PowellMedical Assistant – Douglas
      employee photoJakenya IngramUltrasound Tech – Decatur
      employee photoBrianna GoldenUltrasound Tech – Atlanta

      Congratulations Corner!

      Amyie Mathis’, daughter Alivia Mathis, graduated from ABAC with her Bachelor of Science in Biology! Congratulations, Alivia!! We are SO proud of you!

      Our very own TWC Office Manager, Jessica Soliday! She and her husband Mikel, are expecting their second baby! They are having another sweet baby girl!! Congratulations, Soliday!! We can’t wait to meet her!!

      Congratulations to Rylee Daniels, daughter of Jennifer Daniels! Rylee attends Berrien Middle School and she won the Junior Miss Rebel pageant! Congratulations, Rylee! You look stunning!

      Congratulations to Laura Stephens’ son, Alton! Alton graduated with SEC Academic Honors and Magna Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee on May 16th! Way to go, Alton! We know that your family is so proud of you and so are we!

      Chasitie and Daniel have surpassed their first goal on their IVF Journey to Baby Roberts! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to this wonderful cause and thank you to everyone that will help contribute to future fundraisers! Good luck, Chasitie and Daniel! We’re cheering you guys on!

      Congratulations to our very own Mandy Tomberlin, FNP-C! Mandy just entered her 25th year of Nursing and 10th year here with us! What a blessing! We sure are fortunate to have her here with us! Congratulations again, Mandy and thank you so much for all that you do for us and our patients daily and thank you for 10 incredible years of service here!

      Congratulations to Tarah Wilson, FNP-C!

      Tarah has successfully completed her studies and is now a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner!

      Congratulations, Tarah! Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of you and this achievement!

      Congratulations to Bonnie and Stephen as they celebrate 5 years together! You guys look so happy! Here’s to many, many more years together!

      Congratulations to Rhonda McGinnis, our Covington marketer! Rhonda recently purchased a new home!! We are beyond excited for you! Congratulations on this exciting new chapter in your life!

      Thank You, OB Department!

      On May 23rd, we celebrated our amazing OB team with a special luncheon!

      For years, these incredible women have dedicated themselves to providing exceptional care to our Obstetrics patients and supporting each other through every challenge and triumph. Their compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment have touched countless lives to so many in Tift and surrounding counties, and we are deeply grateful for all they have done.

      As we bid farewell to this incredible team, we can’t help but feel a mix of emotions. We will miss them terribly, but we are also excited to see them bloom in their new home at Southwell. We know they will continue to inspire and excel in their new roles.

      Thank you, OB Department, for your dedication and care. Here’s to new beginnings and continued success! We love you all!

      Chasitie and Daniel’s IVF Journey!

      As you all know, Chasitie and Daniel are embarking on their IVF journey, and they need our support! To raise funds, they’re raffling off this stunning Michael Kors luggage piece! 

       **Raffle Tickets: $20.00 each** 

      How to purchase tickets:
       **CashApp:** $ChasitieBrieann
       **Venmo:** @Chasitie-Roberts
       **PayPal:** ChasitieRoberts

      The LIVE drawing will take place on August 10, 2024!

      Every ticket you purchase goes directly to Chasitie and Daniel’s IVF Fund and brings them one step closer to their dream of becoming parents.  Let’s come together and help make this happen for them!

      Thank you SO much for your support! 

      Save the Date!

      Chasitie and Daniel will be doing a yard sale to raise funds for their IVF Journey!

      The yard sale will be held here in the parking lot of The Howard Center – Tifton location on Saturday, July 13th!

      Hannah is leaving for her Mission Trip to Ichmul, Mexico on June 12th and we couldn’t be happier or more proud! Hannah has asked that if you all could, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers for safe travel to and from Mexico! This is really exciting, Hannah! We can’t wait to hear all about it when you come back!

      Peer Shout Outs!

      Employee Excellence Award Winners and our Shining Stars!

      Howard Diet – Tifton: Breanna BakerEmployee of the month for Howard Diet and shout out goes to Breanna Baker! She’s been here less than a month in our Tifton Diet Center and has shown an eagerness to learn all there is to know about Diet AND FMLA! She is the most kind hearted person I know! She is always willing to learn new things, understands what mistakes need to be corrected and learns from them without question. She is so good with our patients, and they love her! This is why I’ve chosen her for Howard Diet EOM! Congrats Breanna, keep up the good work! She’s been here less than a month in our Tifton Diet Center and has shown an eagerness to learn all there is to know about Diet AND FMLA! She is the most kind hearted person I know! She is always willing to learn new things, understands what mistakes need to be corrected and learns from them without question. She is so good with our patients, and they love her! This is why I’ve chosen her for Howard Diet EOM! Congrats Breanna, keep up the good work!
      Nursing: Emily TorresEmily is a dedicated and determined professional who consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care for our patients. Her strong work ethic and attention to detail ensures that our patients receive the best possible treatment. Additionally, she is always willing to assist others in their learning and growth.
      Ultrasound: Michelle SmithMichelle has been exceptional since joining our team. She has shown remarkable initiative. Her ability to quickly adapt and contribute so effectively has not gone unnoticed. We are truly fortunate to have you and I am excited to see the continued positive influence you will bring to The Howard Center. Thank you for your hard work and commitment. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
      Front Desk: Quay SmithQuay rolled with the punches this month. Our Douglas office was damaged in the storm. She has poured a lot of time and effort into getting our temporary office set up and running! She had to jump through actual hoops for our patients! She has come in on Fridays when she did not have to. I’m thankful for her and her positive attitude during this difficult time. I appreciate all you do for our practice and patients! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
      Provider: Margaret Anne Brock, FNP-CCongratulations to Margaret Ann Brock for winning the Provider Excellence Award !! Maggie as we call her has been at The Howard Center for Women’s Health for almost 7 years!! She provides excellent care to women of all ages. Recently she has shared her knowledge and trained a new nurse practitioner. Sharing your knowledge is a great way for all of us to exchange experiences . Reading her reviews provides only a small part of her expertise in this field. Juggling a family and work can be challenging but it’s not affected her ability to do a great job! The Leesburg office is very proud to have you. Thank you for all you do!
      WCAS: Ali EricksonAli’s exceptional leadership during a high-stress situation at the surgery center last month truly stands out. She efficiently guided everyone, ensuring they knew where to go and what to do. Ali’s top-notch care for the patient under pressure exemplifies her dedication. I’m immensely proud of all of the surgery teams performance, but Ali’s leadership truly shone during this event. That’s why Ali Erickson is WCASs employee of the month. Having her on our team is a great asset.
      TWC: Hannah PadgettHannah is our nurse manager at Tifton woman’s center and she really stepped up for UOG and went to help out the OB office on their last week on top of doing her job. I received so many compliments on how sweet she was and how she was willing to jump in and help. We are thankful to have Hannah on our team!
      Marketing: Bekka ReeseBekka has done an outstanding job this month, taking on new tasks and ensuring our marketing team is well-supported so they can better serve our patients. She has reorganized our supply room, developed a more efficient system for ordering supplies, and helped get our purse inventory on track. Thank you, Bekka, for your hard work and dedication.
      Mammogram Department: Jessica CowartI would like to nominate Jessica (JJ) for Mammogram’s Employee of the Month for her willingness to help our patients and willingness to work between departments without complaint.
      Insurance: Alex TurnerAlex Turner has been chosen as Employee of the month for May. He’s been working diligently updating our contracts. Also stepping in to help with Mammo charges. We are grateful for all his hard work in the insurance this month.
      Surgery Coordinator: Rochelle BakerRochelle is always willing to help whenever and wherever. She is in her new role as surgery coordinator but stepped up and helped as marketer in Lawrenceville for two and a half weeks when we needed her this month. Her doing this allowed the Health Fairs to be done. She is always willing to be sent wherever needed and no questions asked. The amount of growth in Rochelle shows and it’s appreciated. Keep up the great work. Blessed to have you on the team for sure.
      Photo of shining star winner

      Melisa Newell & Trey Roberts
      Business Administrator and IT Department
      $250.00 and a Trophy!

      Melisa is not only our Manager of the Month but also our Shining Star. She has been the linchpin in managing the water damage crisis at our Douglas office. Her dedication ensured that our operations continued seamlessly, as she orchestrated the restoration of our internet services, working tirelessly day and night. Her extraordinary commitment to our team and the Douglas office has been nothing short of remarkable. It’s with great enthusiasm that we recognize her as the Shining Star of the Month. Her efforts this month have been truly commendable, and both I and the Douglas office are immensely thankful for her contributions.

      Trey has been named IT Employee of the Month for his exceptional dedication and expertise. His relentless pursuit to understand and enhance our IT infrastructure has resulted in countless hours devoted to devising solutions and resolving issues with our internet and phone services. His invaluable assistance in Douglas, alongside Melisa, in addressing the crisis there cannot be overstated. For his extraordinary efforts, Trey is more than deserving of the Employee of the Month title, and it is with great pride that we also honor him as Melisa’s Co-Shining Star of the Month.