October Newsletter!

Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries!

New to the UOG Crew!

Please welcome our newest members of the UOG Family!

employee photoLindsi GallegosMedical Assistant- TWC
employee photoLoneia PowellMarketer – Decatur
employee photoMia MitchellMarketer – Lawrenceville
employee photoSania PascallMedical Assistant – Warner Robins
employee photoLeyda Lopez – HernandezFront Desk – Main
employee photoRaven HammockInsurance Call Center Rep – Main
employee photoTashyla FlakesMedical Assistant – Waycross

Congratulations Corner!

Alex Lamb welcomed her sweet baby boys, Wiley and Wesley, on 10/15/2024!

Alex, your babies are absolutely precious! Congratulations to you and your husband!

Congratulations to Mandy’s daughter, Maribeth! Maribeth got married on October 5th and what a stunning bride she was!

Congratulations, Mandy! We know that you are so proud!

Congratulations to Mandy’s son, Spencer! Spencer got engaged on October 11th!

We couldn’t be happier for you and your growing family, Mandy! We wish them a lifetime of love and happiness!

Alli Erickson and her boyfriend of 2 1/2 years, Jacob Stubbs, got engaged!!

Congratulations, Alli! You’re going to make the most beautiful bride! We wish you both a lifetime of love, happiness and blessings!

Rhonda Ballard and her husband, Nigel celebrated their 20yr wedding anniversary on September 2nd. 

20 years is such a blessing and we’re so happy for you guys on this incredible milestone! Here’s to many, many, many more years of marital bliss!

Peer Shout Outs!

2024 Breast Cancer Warrior & Survivor Event!

What an amazing time we had at our 2024 Breast Cancer Warrior & Survivor Event!

From corn hole and Sno Cones to signing the pink fire truck, 360 video booth, a mechanical bull, bingo, and more—we had it all!

Our local firefighter heroes even painted nails and gave our Warriors and Survivors a one-of-a-kind manicure! And, for the first time in Howard Center Breast Cancer Event history, everyone who attended our event, got the chance to tour our beautiful Glammo Mammo suite and learn how to do a breast examination to check for lumps!

Another first for this event, was our Warrior and Survivor walk! Where we got to cheer on our incredible, brave and all around amazing women who are currently battling cancer and those who fought cancer and won!

To end the evening, we gave away a few beautiful Michael Kors pieces and one lucky survivor, by the name of Carla, walked away with a *tropical cruise!*

A HUGE thank you goes to Dr. Drew Howard, Dr. Kaylar Howard, our amazing CEO, Sherri (who created this event 7 years ago!) and our incredible staff and vendors for making this unforgettable day happen year after year!

UOG in the Community!

On Wednesday, October 23rd, three of our Howard Center fellas Walked A Mile In Her Shoes!

The guys did such an amazing job, strutting their stuff and giving us their best cat walk in a pair of heels showing their support for women and RCPCH!

We are incredibly proud and thankful for Eric, Trey and Tanner for supporting such a wonderful cause and representing The Howard Center in the most fashionable way!

2024 UOG Halloween!

Our 2024 UOG Halloween was truly fang-tastic! From Super Mario, to Inside Out, Boo-bies, Disney Princesses, Beetlejuice and much much more, you guys outdid yourselves once again this year!

Congratulations to our costume contest winners:

1st Place – Kelly Myers – Beetlejuice

2nd Place – Alex & Lisa – Barbara & Adam Maitland

3rd Place – Jessica “JJ” Cowart – Mary Poppins

Save the Date!

Every year we collect food items & other necessities in our offices to donate to the Salvation Army…this year we are doing something a little different!!

It’s called STUFF THE BOX! For the month of November, we are going to be collecting Canned Food and Non-Perishable items to donate to families in need for Thanksgiving! The difference? The food is going to go DIRECTLY to the families who need it!

So many people in our community are FOOD POOR. That means they do not have enough food to feed themselves and their families. They are not getting nutritional meals 3 times a day, 7 days a week. 

Could you imagine with the holidays coming up NOT HAVING ANYTHING TO EAT?? 

This year our goal is to help as many people as we can by giving out boxes of food with a Thanksgiving Theme to it. Items to cook all of those yummy dishes that we all enjoy with our own families! 

Here’s the Challenge & Every Office is Allowed to Participate!! 

Bring as many CANNED food items that you can! Green Beans, Canned Chicken, Cream of Chicken, Corn, Baked Beans, Yams, Chicken Broth, Stuffing Mix, Cornbread Mix, Biscuit Mix, etc (think…what do I use for Thanksgiving?) **The items have to be Shelf Stable. Nothing that needs to be kept COLD. The items have to be IN DATE. Nothing EXPIRED.

For EVERY TEN (10) CANS that you bring, you will be entered into a drawing for a FREE MICHAEL KORS PURSE of your choice! *You get to come shopping from the stock we have.*

If you want to donate Money ($$$$) You can bring cash or write a check to Less of Me, More of You INC. For every TEN ($10) you give, you will be entered into a drawing for a FREE MICHAEL KORS PURSE! **All cash or check donations given to our Non-Profit are TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

All monies will be used to buy more food items! 

If you have ANY Questions – Please reach out to Melisa Newell 🙂 Donations can be dropped off to Melisa or Hannah Dorsey for Main. Stay tuned for drop off information for other offices!

Employee Excellence Awards and our Shining Star!

Insurance: Alex TurnerInsurance employee of the month is Alex Turner. Alex help close on his first big contract this month and we are super proud of him. Keep up the good work Alex.
Nursing Department: Terrie ReeseWe are delighted to announce that our October Employee of the Month is Terrie Reese, our Medical Assistant at the Douglas location. Terrie is truly a blessing to have within our team, consistently demonstrating her unwavering dedication to patient care. She goes above and beyond for our patients, always willing to assist in any way possible. A notable example of her compassion is when she helped a patient get dressed after an exam because they needed assistance. Her selflessness and kindness in such situations exemplify her commitment to providing the highest level of care. We applaud Terrie for her dedication to our patients. She has also proven to be a team player, often coming to Tifton to help whenever we need her. Her willingness to support her colleagues and contribute wherever needed showcases her exceptional teamwork and flexibility. We cannot begin to express our gratitude for all that Terrie does for our patients and coworkers. Her contributions are invaluable, and we are truly fortunate to have her as part of our team.
Ultrasound: Eve PhelpsEve Phelps is a jack of all trades. Several employees, including managers, have personally reached out to me to brag on Eve and the effort she puts forth at her job. She has quickly adapted since starting in May. Her ability to learn and integrate into the Moultrie team has been impressive. She has consistently gone above and beyond this month. She is able to cover the front desk and MA and does so without hesitation. She is always willing to work in Tifton on her day off if needed. We truly appreciate everything you do. Keep up the fantastic work!
Provider: Deidra Printup, FNC-NPCongratulations to Deidra Printup, FNC-NP for winning the Provider Excellence Award for October. She’s not been with us long but has exceeded our expectations! The patients who’ve seen her in our Northern offices have complimented her professionalism and her care. Having to float office to office can be a challenge but no complaints at all. Thank you so much for your dedication!
Front Desk: Cadence BeauchampThe front desk has been stretched this month and Cadence has shown leadership working at our main office front desk. She hasn’t shown signs of stress and has been eager to make sure everything is done. She has helped other departments with juggling all of that. Thank you Cadence for all your hard work it has not gone unnoticed!
Mammo: Kristy WheelerThe October Mammo EOM is Kristy Wheeler she has come into our department with a positive attitude willing to help and eager to learn. She has been such an awesome addition to our Mammography team.
TWC: Shemill BanksShemill stepped out of her regular comfort zone to jump in and help with the Breast Cancer Survivor Event. She even stayed late to help with clean up afterwards. Your hard work and dedication to helping others is an inspiration for others around you. Thank you for all of your hard work!
Howard Diet: Jennifer GutierrezHoward Diet Employee of the Month is Jennifer Gutierrez. Jennifer has been with us for almost 3 months and has grown so much in her medical experiences and out of her shell! She keeps everything filled and stocked and is a huge help with FMLA and Short Term Disability paperwork! A big plus is that our patients love her and her sweet soft spoken personality as well! Thank you Jennifer for loving our patients like we do, we appreciate everything you do!
WCAS: Cristina HuertaCongratulations to Cristina Huerta for being named October’s Employee of the Month! 🎉

Cristina has truly gone above and beyond, consistently earning glowing patient survey responses. Her dedication to ensuring smooth operations and fostering a positive environment for both patients and coworkers does not go unnoticed. Whether it’s stepping up to help out or ensuring that everyone has what they need to make the day better, Cristina’s work ethic and compassion shine through in everything she does.

Thank you, Cristina, for your outstanding contributions and commitment to excellence! You make a real difference in the workplace and the lives of those you serve. Keep up the great work!

Management: Amber TarrantOctober was a fantastic month where many of our managers and employees truly shone. They all volunteered for various events, such as the breast cancer awareness and Halloween activities. I am incredibly proud of everyone for their contributions. However, one manager stood out a bit more—Amber. She not only volunteered for the breast cancer events but also took the initiative to get her team involved in literacy trivia night, even on their own time. Her dedication and leadership were exceptional. I’m grateful for all the hard work and extra effort everyone put in, and especially thankful to Amber for going above and beyond. Therefore, Amber is our Manager of the Month. Thank you, Amber, for your outstanding commitment!
Photo of shining star winner

Bekka Reese
Social Media Manager
$250.00 and a trophy!

I’m thrilled to announce Bekka Reese as our Employee of the Month for Marketing! Bekka is an outstanding employee who takes immense pride in her work. She displays incredible dedication. In October, Bekka successfully organized our breast cancer event, a testament to her exceptional skills. While many of our amazing employees contributed, Bekka’s leadership and enthusiasm shone through, particularly in managing our events and social media. She has an exceptional ability to make everyone she interacts with feel special and valued. Whether she’s planning a major event for The Howard Center, helping a marketer in need, or handling the smallest details, Bekka always puts her heart into her work. We are grateful to have her on our UOG team and appreciate her remarkable contributions. Congratulations, Bekka!