Nicole Jones’ daughter, Nickymeia Jones, graduated from Navy military as a hospital corpsman in Chicago, IL on 8/04/2023!! What a wonderful accomplishment! We’re so proud of Nicole and Nickymeia!!
Leah Ross passed her OB/GYN registry! Leah said, “There were many tears shed, high blood pressure, and long nights of studying but we finally made it! Finally added four letters to my name!” She Officially Leah Ross, ARDMS! Congratulations, Leah!
Congratulations to Dr. Kristin Yates on her new title of OB Director for The Howard Center! We are SO proud!!!
August 7th was such a wonderful day for the company, especially for our WCAS Center in Covington! THEY PASSED THEIR JOINT COMMISSION INSPECTION!! Great job, team! We are So proud!!
Fundraising Opportunity
International Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) Awareness Day is Sunday, September 17th. Some of you may remember us sharing with you all that our very own Debbie Hill, Mammogram Specialist, her niece, Aisha Hill, passed away in 2020 due to TTP and her family created The Aisha Hill Hope Foundation in her honor.
With Ms. Debbie’s permission, we would like to share the flyer below letting everyone know of this amazing fundraiser. Between now and September 16th, Debbie and her family will be selling raffle tickets for an Amazon HD Tablet! The tickets are $5 each and the drawing will take place on Saturday, September 16th!
For more information, please email Debbie at debbie.hill@howardcenter.com
Save the Date!
It’s time to break out the neon colors, tease your hair and get ready to have a total RAD time as we go Back to the 80’s at this year’s Christmas Party!
Mark your calendars for Friday, December 1st from 6:00pm – 09:30pm at the UOG Conference Center here in Tifton (15 RDC Rd, Tifton, GA 31794)
Come on out, let your hair down, dance, gamble, win some prizes and have loads of fun! More details to come as we get closer so stay tuned!
The Howard Center in the Community!
Bekka represented The Howard Center at the Ashburn Night Out on August 1st! She gave out over 300 bags full of school supplies to families in need in and around Turner County!
Hoo Hoo Sister’s Night Out!
Don’t forget that our Hoo Hoo Sister’s Night Out will take place upstairs at Tifton Women’s Center, September 12th from 05:30pm – 07:30pm!
Recipe of the month!
Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 cups salsa verde, divided
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional toppings: Additional salsa verde, avocado slices, thinly sliced green onions and
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the chicken, sour cream and 3/4 cup salsa. Spread 1/4 cup salsa on the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
Layer with half the tortillas and chicken mixture; sprinkle with half the tomatoes, the minced cilantro and half the cheese. Repeat layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, tomatoes, and cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve with remaining salsa and toppings of your choice.
· Total prep time: 30 Mins
· Makes 6 Servings
New to the UOG Crew!
Rachel FranksMedical Assistant-TWC
Hannah DorseyRunner- Main
Janier EngramMedical Assistant- Diet- Main
Lauralee JonesFront Desk – Main
Shelby ColsonNP- Valdosta
Alexis Graham Front Desk – Main
Stephanie WilcoxMedical Assistant- Main
Megan HancockMarketer – Athens
Employee Excellence Awards
Provider – Warner Robins: Hannah RevellCongratulations to Hannah Revell NP for winning the Provider Excellence Award for August! Hannah is very dedicated to the care of her patients in Warner Robins! She always puts her patients first and loves doing women’s health. She loves helping people and checks on her patients after leaving the office. Taking her time to treat them as family. She’s very happy and we love her sweet personality!! Her reviews are always pleasant!! Thank you Hannah
Front Desk: Jessica CowartWe have been short handed in the front office and Jessica Cowart AKA Jay Jay has really stepped up! She is an MA at the main office and you would never know it! She has been sitting at the front desk all month! She stayed late many nights at the office. She walks with a purpose, and is always asking for something to do if she is not busy. She has jumped in with both feet and has not stopped since she has started helping us! THANK YOU JAY JAY!!!! YOU ARE THE MVP!!!
OB Department: Laura WeeksLaura weeks- Thank you for always being a team player. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, for always going above and beyond for OB. This past month you have been the perfect example of what a team player should be. She never complains whatever you need her to do or in any way she can help she jumps in and does it. You Rock!
Ultrasound: Leah RossLeah passed her OB/GYN registry this month with flying colors. We are so proud of this big accomplishment she has been studying so hard for. Congratulations Leah Ross, ARDMS!
Howard Diet: Carolina CraigCarolina deserves this award for always going above and beyond to care for her patients! Thank you Carolina!
Nursing Department – TWC: Keira WrightKeira is just so sweet and patient not only with her patients, but also with her coworkers. She has recently taken the role as Primary Nurse for Maria. Maria has praised her ability and efforts at being her primary. She always has a smile on her face and is happy to help wherever she is needed.
Surgery Coordinator: Idali AyalaThank you, Idalia, for all the extra miles you have gone above and beyond. You are always willing to help the entire team at all times. You continue to shine and appreciate you doing your job along with being a translator for our patients, and helping wherever you are needed. We highly acknowledge your efforts and kindness shown. Proud to have you on our UOG team.
Marketer: Taylor CooperTaylor, you and your dedication is valuable. We would like to say a big “THANK YOU” for taking on a new office and also training our newest members. Thank you for everything you have done this far for our UOG offices. Your work is commendable and proud to have you on the UOG team and part of the UOG family.
WCAS: Tracy WashingtonTracy is our August employee of the month. Tracy goes above and beyond every month but this month she has worked in both our Tifton and Covington office, she comes in on her days off to make the days go smoother. Tracy also helped us prepare for our Joint Commission Survey and really ROCKED our inspection. We could NOT have done it without her!!!
Manager: Niki PowellNiki is technically not a manager, however, she is a self appointed manager which is basically the same. Niki was one of the very few employees that came up here to work during the recent hurricane. She not only worked, she busted her tail getting health fairs scheduled for us. I’m so proud of her and since she is a self appointed manager….I am making her my self appointed Manager Employee of the month! Thank you, Niki!
THC Main Nurse: Rae WesleyRae is an amazing nurse! She goes over and beyond what’s expected of her. She is always willing to travel to the outline office when needed. We are so lucky to have her!
Covington Nurse: Janser SalterJanser shows passion for her patients, she is eager to learn and goes above and beyond. She helps with training and keeps the office running smoothly. We are so lucky to have her, she’s a great part of our TEAM!
Shining Star
Kayla King – Insurance Department
Insurance Department Manager
$250 and a trophy
This past month Kayla has stepped up and helped trained all the other Insurance employees. She has been a ray of sunshine for us over there, helping out in every department, not to mention, she also came in during the most recent hurricane to work so that we would not get behind! We are so grateful to have her as an insurance employee and definitely could not do it without her.
Rachel FranksMedical Assistant-TWC
Hannah DorseyRunner- Main
Janier EngramMedical Assistant- Diet- Main
Lauralee JonesFront Desk – Main
Shelby ColsonNP- Valdosta
Alexis Graham Front Desk – Main
Stephanie WilcoxMedical Assistant- Main
Megan HancockMarketer – Athens