Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries!
New to the UOG Crew!
Kandies HeweyMedical Assistant – Albany
Teuquanda LampkinMedical Assistant – Main
Hanna YeagerExecutive Assistant – Main
Noe FennellMedical Assistant – TWC
Destiny GardnerFront Desk – Main
Cezzy DonaldsonFront Desk – Warner Robins
Tomeisha BrownFront Desk – Decatur
Congratulations Corner!
Abby Hall is now Mrs. Abby Johnson!! Congratulations to Abby and her husband, Drew! They got married on August 24th and what a beautiful wedding it was! We couldn’t be happier for you two! We wish you a lifetime of love, happiness and blessings!
Bonnie Simpson’s grandson, Tripp, got married on September 15th! Congratulations to Tripp and his beautiful bride, and congratulations, Bonnie! We know that you are so, so proud!
Peer Shout Outs!
Tackle Ovarian Cancer!
On Fridays in September, our staff wore their favorite football team apparel to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer as September was Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Ovarian Cancer often shows no symptoms until stage 3 or 4! So, we made sure that we spent the entire month of September raising awareness and encouraging all women to listen to their bodies, schedule appointments, ask questions about any symptoms that they may be having and prioritize their health!
Together, we can tackle ovarian cancer!
Hispanic Heritage Month!
From September 15th to October 15th, we honor the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities!
At The Howard Center, we are proud to celebrate the diversity that strengthens our community and enriches the lives of all.
This month, let’s come together to recognize and appreciate the vibrant traditions, beautiful languages, and inspiring stories that make up this important part of our shared heritage.
IT Professionals Day
September 17th was IT Professionals Day!
We recognized and extended a huge shoutout to Trey Roberts and Tanner Brown for keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes!
These two guys are simply amazing and we appreciate them so much! Trey, Tanner, your hard work, problem-solving skills, and dedication do not go unnoticed. Thank you both for ALL that you do!
Scrub Tech Week
September 15 – 21 was Scrub Tech Week and we recognized our incredible team of techs! Thank you so much, guys! Your hard work, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment do not go unnoticed. We are beyond grateful for everything you do to make a difference in our surgical suites and beyond!
Save the Date!
Break out your cowgirl hats and get ready to boot scoot and boogie as we give Breast Cancer the Boot!
**Date:** October 24th
**Time:** 4pm-6pm
**Location:** The Howard Center in Tifton! 1948 Old Ocilla Rd, Tifton, GA 31794
Let’s come together to celebrate and support our Breast Cancer Warriors and Survivors. Don’t miss out on this empowering and fun-filled event!!
September Employee Excellence Award Winners and Our Shining Star!
Ultrasound: Katelyn HartyKatelyn is a ray of sunshine and truly takes the initiative to learn all aspects of our practice. We are now doing Konings and breast ultrasounds in Covington. She has learned how to do both. She has also taken the initiative to learn how to do WCAS charts. Thanks for all you do Katelyn.
Surgery Coordinator: Lindsay DialLindsay, you and your dedication is so appreciated. Would like to say a big “THANK YOU” for always willing to work wherever you are needed!. This month you not only helped the Marketing team do Health Fairs you also covered the front desk in Lawrenceville. You made sure each office had cheesecakes and made sure Covington had their office stocked with snacks and supplies. You did it without hesitation. Thank you for everything you have done this far for our UOG offices. So proud to have you on the UOG team and part of the UOG family.
Nursing Department: Haley WarziniackHaley exemplifies exceptional dedication and compassion in her role, consistently going above and beyond to ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care and have all their needs met. Her unwavering commitment to patient well-being is evident in her proactive approach and attention to detail. Moreover, Haley is an outstanding team player. She is always ready to assist her colleagues with a positive attitude and a smile, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Her kindness and caring nature make her a joy to work with and a valued member of the team. It has been a privilege to witness Haley’s remarkable contributions and to experience her genuine warmth and empathy. Thank you, Haley, for all that you do. Your efforts are deeply appreciated and do not go unnoticed
Marketing Department: Luisa “LuLu” FigueroaI want to recognize Luisa for her outstanding work on the marketing team for our Decatur office. She has done an exceptional job promoting the Howard Center in a new area, helping to establish our presence in the community. Luisa consistently goes above and beyond each day, fully committed to supporting our mission and advocating for the women we serve. Her dedication and hard work are truly appreciated.
Mammogram Department: Amyie MathisThe Mammography EOM for September is Amyie! Amyie has helped our mammography dept. in so many ways, by staying late without being asked, helping with FDA inspection and she is always kind to our patients! Amyie is simply amazing! She’s a real team player!
TWC: Emily DelashmitThe September Employee of the Month for TWC is Emily Delashmit. Emily is with our front desk and has been amazing at handling check in for TWC. We have had a large influx of new OB patients and she is done a great job at keeping up with everyone checking in. She never complains, she makes sure all the information in each patients chart gets updated, and that makes are making payments. I have gotten a lot of compliments on how sweet she is up front. We appreciate everything you do for TWC!
Insurance Department: Lisa GriffinLisa Griffin is our insurance department’s employee of the month. Lisa has been a tremendous help to us this month! Offering her assistance posting EOB’s, when she’s finished with her normal daily duties. She has offered to help wherever needed and we greatly appreciate that!
Howard Diet: Jessica “JJ” CowartEOM for Howard Diet is Jessica Cowart, JJ is the example of what a Howard Center employee truly is! She is so kind to everyone she comes in contact with and always has a smile on her face. JJ never complains and always has the positive attitude and energy everyone needs! Thank you JJ for everything you do and are doing, we appreciate you more than you know!
Provider: Rose Smith, W.H.N.P.Congratulations to Rose Smith, W.H.N.P. at our Douglas office, for winning the Provider Excellence Award for September. Rose has so many patients who will only see “ Miss Rose “ She goes above and beyond all expectations for her patients . She treats her patients like family . In reading her reviews , she’s well thought of and very proficient in all aspects of women’s health! Thank you Rose
Mangement: Jennifer HarvinThis month, Jennifer Harvin demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to her job. Despite the challenges posed by Hurricane Helene in September 2024, Jennifer drove through the storm to ensure our Nurse Practitioners in Warner Robins received the support they needed. While we never want to put anyone in harm’s way due to weather conditions, Jennifer’s actions showed her unwavering dedication to her team and her role. For her extraordinary efforts, we are proud to recognize Jennifer Harvin as the Manager Employee of the Month.
WCAS: Eric TorresCongratulations to **Eric Torres**, our Employee of the Month! Eric has gone above and beyond by dedicating countless hours to help us prepare for our state re-inspection. From entering data, running errands, and fixing issues, to ensuring that everything gets handled efficiently—Eric has done it all. On top of his regular duties, he also traveled to Covington at the last minute to lend a hand during our time of need after the hurricane. His tireless work ethic and commitment are truly appreciated. Thank you, Eric, for all you do!
Andreasus “Dee” Eason
Front Desk Coordinator
$250.00 and a Trophy!!
Dee has truly excelled in her dedication to our patients this month! Dee got on the phone with a pharmacy and made sure the vitamins that a patient was missing would be delivered that day, in office. Then she took the pts name, phone number and patients home address and personally delivered them to her house because the patient couldn’t come back to pick them up as she works two jobs. Dee’s genuine care for our patients is evident, and she goes to great lengths to support them in any way she can. I am blessed to have her on my team! She makes a great difference in our patient care.
