April Newsletter

Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries!

New to the UOG Crew!

employee photoBrittany SherrodWaycross Marketer
employee photoJasmine CooperMedical Assistant – Covington
employee photoTrevishia ReidRN – WCAS Tifton
employee photoTriana BrewtonMedical Assistant – Douglas
employee photoAmber TarrantNurse Manager – Tifton
employee photoCadence FranksFront Desk Coordinator – Tifton
employee photoRaven WilkinsonSurgery Coordinator – TWC
employee photoErica StamperMedical Assistant -Tifton
employee photoAmyie MathisMammography Tech – Tifton
employee photoSavannah MaddoxMarketer – Tifton

Congratulations Corner!

We have LOTS of great things to brag about and celebrate that happened in the month of April!!!

Brittany Sherrod and her husband celebrated their 16 year wedding anniversary on April 4th!

Nicole Wells and her husband celebrated their 19 year wedding anniversary on April 30th!

Miss Bailey Brock, daughter of Margaret Ann and granddaughter of Mrs. Sherri, received her 3 year and For the T awards for not missing any swim meets! AND during her track meet, she place 33rd in the state in the 1600/mile and 37th in the state in the 800/1.2 mile! You go, girl!

Kaitlyn Yawn and her husband her proud to announce that Baby Boy Yawn will be coming October 2024!

3 of our Howard Center kids were recognized at TCHS’ Honors Night!

Okinyo Menya, Jim Howard and Ellie Stone!

Tifton Woman’s Center was voted as the best OB-GYN practice in Tifton for 2024! We couldn’t be more proud! TWC, ladies, thank you so much for all of the hard work and dedication that you all do and give to us and our patients daily! This award is well deserved!

Tate Harvin, son of Jennifer Harvin, received a scholarship from Chick-fil-a! Tate was chosen as a scholarship recipient based on his performance and his grades! Way to go, Tate!

Melisa Newell is going back to school! She’s going for her Bachelors in Healthcare Administration which she’ll have very soon has she only has 42 credits left. Great job, Melisa! We’re so proud of you!!

Subricca (McKenzie), daughter of Subricca Luster, is a level 5 competitive gymnast at Inbound Gymnastics in Albany. She placed 4th in the state on beam and 7th all around in the state. She’s only 10 years old! You go, girl!!

Emerson, daughter of Kelly Smith, competed at NGA State Gymnastics meet on 4/20. Emerson finished 5th on Beam, 6th on Vault, and 7th All Around. She qualified for Regionals and will be competing in New Orleans on 5/18. Go, Emerson! We’ll be cheering for you!

Our Warner Robins office was chosen as the April Business of the Month by Peach County High School in Fort Valley, GA!

Peach County High said, “The Howard Center has provided lunch for the PCHS Faculty and Staff and a prize 2 – 3 times a year since 2018. They serve many of the Peach County Teachers!

Hannah, Nurse Practitioner, said “We appreciate our teachers and we cater to them.”

Ladies, you all are incredible and you make us so, so proud! Thank you so much for taking such great care of our teachers and those in our communities!

Victoria Pierce, granddaughter of Rose Smith, graduated (top of her class) from ABAC’s nursing program December of 2023!

New Titles, Same Great Leadership

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Harvin and Chad Stone on their new titles in the company!

Jennifer’s new title is Clinical Marketing Manager! In her new role, Jennifer will be taking on some significant responsibilities. She will be instrumental in managing our outlying clinics, ensuring they operate seamlessly and maintain our high standards of care. Additionally, Jennifer will also be leading our internal surgery coordinators, streamlining processes and optimizing efficiency to better serve our patients and clients.

Chad’s new title is Chief Marketing Officer! As Chief Marketing Officer, Chad’s responsibilities will encompass developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies, driving brand awareness, and spearheading initiatives to enhance patient engagement and satisfaction.

We are so proud of both Jennifer and Chad and we can’t wait to see them both excel in their roles! Congratulations!

2024 High School Grads!

Graduation season is upon us! Below are our 2024 High School Seniors! Congratulations! We are SO proud of you!

Okinyo Menya, daughter of Dr. Donald Menya! Tift County High School Class of 2024!

Braden Culpepper, son of Amy Atkins! Berrien County High School Class of 2024!

Justin Harlan, son of Crystal Harlan! Apalachee High School Class of 2024! Justin is in the marines and will be leaving June 16th for basic!

Maddox Pierce, grandson of Rose Smith! Irwin County High School Class of 2024!

Jim Howard, son of Dr. Drew & Dr. Kaylar Howard! Tift County High School Class of 2024!

2024 College Grad!

Our very own Quay Smith (Front Desk Coordinator for our Douglas location) is graduating from Georgia Southern next weekend! Quay will receive her BA in IDS-Public Administration and Sociology and a minor in Writing! We love you, Quay! We’re SO proud of you!

Shout Outs!

UOG in the Community!

Check out our very own Mandy Tomberlin and her family! They represented The Howard Center at the annual Champions of Hope clay competition hosted by our friends at Ruth’s Cottage! We were a proud sponsor of this event and we hope that Mandy, her family and the other participants had a great time for such a wonderful cause!

OH BABY!

We showered Carolina Taylor in April! Carolina and her family will be welcoming their sweet baby boy, Colter Taylor around May 20th! Congratulations, Carolina! We can’t wait for Mr. Colter to make his grand appearance into this world!

Best Wishes Nichole, Savannah and Paulo!

April was filled with lots of, “Best Wishes!” and “We’ll see you later!” hugs as we celebrated Nichole, Savannah and Paulo as they set out for new career adventures!

We will be forever grateful for the work that these incredible employees did for us! They will be missed, no doubt…but, this isn’t good-bye, it’s we’ll see you later!

We wish them all well on their future endeavors!

Thank you, Nichole, Savannah and Paulo!

Praying for Baby Roberts – An IVF Journey

We come together with open hearts to support our beloved triage nurse, Chasitie, and her husband Daniel, as they embark on a deeply personal journey towards parenthood.

Over the past 8.5 years, Chasitie and Daniel have shown incredible strength and resilience in their pursuit of starting a family. They have faced numerous challenges, from countless doctor’s appointments to failed medicated cycles and surgeries. Despite these hardships, they continue to hold onto hope, demonstrating unwavering determination and optimism.

UOG Family, now is the time to rally behind Chasitie and Daniel during this pivotal time. We are reaching out to each of you to extend a helping hand in any way you can. Whether it’s through a donation to their GoFundMe campaign or purchasing a puzzle piece for their IVF fundraiser, every contribution makes a difference.

100% of the proceeds will directly support Chasitie and Daniel’s IVF treatments and associated expenses, including gas, lodging, and medication. Chasitie has expressed her heartfelt intention to pay this kindness forward once their IVF journey is complete, by supporting another family on their path to parenthood.

No donation is too large or too small. Every gesture of support brings Chasitie and Daniel closer to their dream of becoming parents. Let’s join forces to uplift this wonderful couple and help them welcome Baby Roberts into the world.

To donate or learn more about how you can contribute, please visit https://gofund.me/2f710ef3

You’ve got this, Chasitie and Daniel! We’re rooting for you!

Employees of the Month and Our Shining Star!

Ultrasound: Sarah LuncefordSarah has gone above and beyond for The Howard Center this month. I want to express my deepest gratitude for all the help she’s provided. Sarah works at TRMC every weekend and helps us PRN. There are times she works Sunday night and comes in to help us on Monday mornings after working a full night shift. She is truly an all around remarkable person. Her ability to make patients feel comfortable and at ease during their appointments is a true testament to her compassionate nature. She has also helped this month with training a new hire. The Howard Center and I both appreciate your hard work and we value you as a member of our ultrasound team.
Managers: Kristin Merritt and Melisa NewelFor the Managers’ Employee of the Month award in April, I am recognizing Kristin Merritt and Melisa Newell. Their exceptional dedication stood out as they went above and beyond to prepare for Paulo’s departure. They delved into various IT aspects, including passwords, servers, and more. Their commitment exceeded their regular roles, making them joint recipients of this honor. I am immensely grateful for their hard work and effort on this project
Provider: Hannah Revell, FNP-CCongratulations to Hannah Revell, NP, for winning the Provider Excellence Award for April! Hannah is our provider in our Warner Robins location (the same location that just won Business of the Month, nominated by Peach County High School, Fort Valley, GA!) Hannah has a busy office and always has a full schedule, but she never hesitates to cover when needed. Her reviews speak of her expertise and knowledge for her patients. Hannah is most definitely a team leader! We appreciate you so much!
Marketing: Laura StephensLaura, your dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed. This month, you’ve not only topped the charts with the most completed appointments, but you’ve also shown exceptional leadership in training our new team members. Your commitment to excellence and your willingness to go above and beyond have set a high standard for us all. We are incredibly proud to have you as part of our team. Your contributions have been invaluable, and this recognition is just a small token of our appreciation for the big impact you make every day. Keep shining, Laura! Your hard work is the heartbeat of our success.
OB : McKinley DeCostaMcKinley, I appreciate your hard work and dedication more than you know! Thank you for always willing to fill in and show up for OB! Nothing you do., goes unnoticed! You are always willing to help in any way possible! You are greatly appreciated!
WCAS: Lamarra StanleyLamarra Stanley is WCAS employee of the month. This month Lamarra has been learning to do Koning with contrast as well as learning to circulate. She has even come in on her days off to get extra training. Her willingness to learn and assist her coworkers all while maintaining a positive upbeat attitude is a huge asset to our team.
Insurance: Shannon NormanShannon is the insurance department’s employee of the month for April. She has been working very hard entering in charge of UOG. I am proud to say we are finally up to date in the charge dept with the diligent help from Shannon. We are grateful to have her!
TWC: Chasidy BrantleyChat is always willing to jump in and help her coworkers with anything. Whether it is doing blood draws, IVs, or being a babysitter for patients’ children, she is always willing to help. Thank you for being such a major part of our team!
Photo of shining star winner

Sara Flanders
Front Desk Coordinator
$250.00 and a Trophy!

Sara has jumped over the moon for the front desk this month! She has been helping with so many different projects and she hasn’t complained once. She actually asked for more! She stepped up when I needed her the most! She truly does not know how much I appreciate all that she does for us and our patients! Thank you for all you do, Sara!