November Newsletter

Birthdays and Work Anniversaries!

Meet our Newest Provider!

Please join us in welcoming, Tiffany Segars WHNP-BC to our UOG Family! Tiffany will be our Athens provider and we just know that she will make the most amazing impact on our patients and our practice! Welcome, Tiffany! We are excited to have you on board!

Tiffany Segars WHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner – Athens

New to the UOG Crew!

Please give a warm welcome to the newest members of our UOG Family! Welcome, everyone! We are so excited to have you here with us! We can’t wait to see you absolutely soar! All while changing women’s lives!

employee photoRheanna Schreiber Front Desk Coordinator – Main
employee photoMinnie WilliamsCertified Medical Assistant – Douglas
employee photoMoncheri CooperCertified Medical Assistant – Decatur
employee photoJazzlyn PurswellCertified Medical Assistant – Main
employee photoSarah BarkerCertified Medical Assistant – Warner Robins
employee photoLatrece Rice Marketing Scheduler -Decatur

Peer Shoutouts!

Congratulations Corner!

Congratulations to Jill Summerlin Bullard, FNP-C! Jill and her husband will be celebrating their 5 year wedding anniversary, tomorrow, Dec 5th! We wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness, Jill! Happy Anniversary!

Shout out to Latrece Rice! She had the unforgettable experience of being able to be on the Tamron Hall show.  Tamron even shook her hand!! Latrece was on the Thanksgiving show that aired 11/21/25! How cool is that?! We love this for you, Latrece!

We’re thrilled to announce that in the month of October, our Mammogram Department successfully passed state inspections at all three locations — a powerful testament to their excellence, dedication, and heart.

These phenomenal women are more than just skilled professionals, they’re compassionate caregivers who make every patient feel seen, supported, and safe. If you haven’t scheduled your mammogram yet, now’s the time. We’d be honored to care for you.

💗 To our Mammo team: Congratulations! You are outstanding, inspiring, and deeply appreciated.

Congratulations to Cindy Sparrow’s granddaugher, Madison! Madison and Beau tied the knot on November 1, 2025! Congratulations, Cindy! She looked stunning! We know that you are so, so proud!

Presenting, Mr. & Mrs. Nix!

Christmas Spirit Week!

🎄✨ It’s the Most Festive Time of the Year! ✨🎄

Get ready to sleigh the week with us — Christmas Spirit Week is almost here!
We’re bringing ALL the holly-jolly vibes with themed days, twinkling outfits, and a whole lot of fun.
Join in as we celebrate December 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th!

🎄 Howard Center Christmas Spirit Week 🎄

✨ Merry & Bright Monday (Dec. 18th)
Wear anything that lights up — LED necklaces, sparkle accessories, glowing ornaments, twinkle lights.
The brighter, the better!

❄️ Frosty Fashion Day (Dec. 19th)
Bring the Winter Wonderland vibes!
Dress in icy whites, silvers, light blues, faux fur, snowflakes, earmuffs — anything frosty.

🎀 Deck the Halls Wearables Day (Dec. 22nd)
Instead of decorating the building… decorate you!
Think garland, bows, ornaments, tinsel, ribbon, gift tags, even tree skirts as capes — full Christmas décor mode.

🍬 Christmas Snack Squad Day (Dec. 23rd)
Dress as your favorite Christmas treat: gingerbread cookies, candy canes, hot cocoa, peppermints, sugar cookies, Little Debbie Christmas trees, or outfits inspired by holiday colors/patterns.

🎶 Rockin’ Around the Christmas Playlist Day (Dec. 24th)
Come dressed as your favorite Christmas song!
Jingle Bell Rock, Rudolph, Frosty, Silent Night, Feliz Navidad, All I Want for Christmas… the options are endless and adorable.

🎅 Dress Code Reminder:

Please keep all outfits within our dress code:
• Nothing too tight
• Nothing revealing
• No holes showing skin

UOG in the Community!

For our food drive this year, our Howard Center staff donated over $500 toward food for local families, and six boxes of Paradox Farms pecans were gifted to us to give to The Salvation Army to support families across Tift County.

We are honored to serve our community—today and always

November Employee Excellence Award Winners and Our Shining Star!

Nursing Department: Kaitlyn NormanI am absolutely thrilled to announce this month’s Employee of the Month for our team of Medical Assistants: Kaitlyn Norman!

Kaitlyn’s dedication and exceptional performance have truly set her apart. She has consistently gone above and beyond her responsibilities, most notably by single-handedly managing and holding down the entire Albany location over these past few months. This incredible feat of commitment demonstrates a work ethic that is truly inspiring.

Kaitlyn is a highly versatile and skilled Medical Assistant, well-versed in all facets of the role, including:

Thorough Patient Work-up

Exceptional Patient Care

Diligence and Attention to Detail

Excellent Time Orientation

What makes Kaitlyn a standout employee is her constant eagerness to learn and improve. She never lets uncertainties define her work ethic, consistently facing challenges with a professional and can-do attitude. We are beyond proud of her hard work and drive. Kaitlyn is not only a fantastic example of the qualities we look for in our Medical Assistants, but she also embodies the very best of what our company stands for.

Please join me in congratulating Kaitlyn Norman on this well-deserved recognition!

Ultrasound Department: Stephanie StoneThis past month, Stephanie has gone above and beyond in every way. She has stayed late numerous nights to ensure all patients were fully taken care of before heading home, showing true dedication to both her role and our patients. She has also stepped in to help the MA notify patients of their normal labs, demonstrating teamwork and initiative without being asked.

In addition, Stephanie has traveled to Tifton several times this month to provide coverage and support, ensuring operations there continued smoothly. Her reliability and willingness to help wherever needed have made a significant impact on our team.

We appreciate everything Stephanie does and are grateful for her commitment to The Howard Center

Provider: Rachelle Milhollin, FNPCongratulations to Rachelle Milhollin, FNP, for winning the Provider Excellence Award for November. Rachelle has floated to the Douglas clinic this past month so we could keep the office flow going and to make sure the patients were cared for while Rose has been out. Rachelle has also floated between Valdosta and Tifton on Fridays. She has done an excellent job and had several patient compliments. Thank you Rachelle for being a Team Player and being willing to work where you are needed. Thank you for putting our patients first! This highlights the kind of care and commitment we strive to provide for our patients. Thank you so much for your dedication!
TWC: Jessica VoorheesJessica Voorhees. Jessica is a hard worker and does not stop until the worn is done. She works upstairs alone with her provider and does an amazing job at multitasking. She handles any bloodwork, testing, putting pts on NST, drawing blood, assisting with procedures, and transporting patients to the hospital. She never complains, never asks for help, and does it all without looking like she has been running around all day long. And gets so many shout puts from patients saying how personable and kind she was during their visit. Maria and I appreciate everything you do for her and for your patients.
Marketing: Evelin LopezEvelin consistently goes above and beyond in everything she does. She’s always willing to take on more than her share and never hesitates to step in wherever she’s needed. Her advocacy for our patients is exceptional, and she approaches every task with a positive, “can-do” attitude. She is incredibly self-motivated, reliable, and committed to the success of our team. Evelin has also been performing exceptionally well in her marketing efforts and continues to make a strong impact across the company. Her work ethic, attitude, and dedication truly set her apart.
WCAS: Jade TomlinsonThis month, we are proud to recognize Jade Tomlinson for her incredible dedication and leadership. Jade truly stepped up in the middle of a crisis while I was out of the country. She worked tirelessly to get everything organized, kept everyone calm, and ensured that every patients scheduled for surgery were taken care of without interruption.

Her composure under pressure and commitment to our team and our patients did not go unnoticed. Jade, thank you for going above and beyond — you are a tremendous asset to our center, and we’re so grateful for you.

Front Desk: Raven SilverThis month, Raven has gone above and beyond—staying late, training new employees, and even traveling to outside offices to support our team. She’s met every challenge with positivity and grace, never once complaining, and always rising to the occasion.

Raven, thank you for your dedication and the energy you bring every day. You’ve truly earned this honor as our Employee of the Month for November!

Manager: Melisa NewellI’m proud to recognize Melisa Newell as our Manager of the Month for November. Melisa consistently goes above and beyond, but this month she has truly outdone herself. She has been steadily planning our Christmas party, dedicating countless hours and effort on top of her regular responsibilities. Many may not realize just how much work goes into making this event happen, but Melisa ensures every detail is handled so the celebration is outstanding and special for all of us. In addition, Melisa organized and led a food drive throughout November—another initiative that went far beyond her normal duties. Her dedication, creativity, and commitment to our team make her more than deserving of this recognition. Congratulations, Melisa!
Photo of shining star winner

Kelly Myers
Insurance Department
$250.00 and a Trophy

Kelly went above and beyond this month by noticing an issue with our credentialing on Availity and immediately stepped up to help, even though it wasn’t part of her usual duties. Her willingness to jump in, solve problems, and support the team reflects her outstanding dedication. We are incredibly proud to have Kelly on our team. She recognized a need, stepped in without hesitation, and helped ensure everything was handled with care and accuracy. We sincerely appreciate Kelly’s initiative, teamwork, and consistent willingness to support wherever needed.