Meet Clouzetta Howze with Bellevue Family Medicine
Clouzetta Howze, a dedicated medical laboratory technician and team lead at Hattiesburg Clinic Bellevue Family Medicine, has been a valued addition to the lab for the past eight months. With a deep commitment to patient care, Clouzetta embodies the values of compassion and integrity in every aspect of her work.
As the team lead at Bellevue Family Medicine, Clouzetta’s responsibilities extend beyond her technical expertise in performing blood draws, point-of-care testing and X-rays. She ensures the laboratory operates with excellence and adheres to federal regulations of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Her role is pivotal in maintaining a friendly and professional environment where each patient is treated with empathy and respect. Clouzetta’s dedication to patient care is evident in her meticulous attention to detail and her focus on effective communication.
“I enjoy my co-workers and the interactions that I have with each patient throughout the day,” Clouzetta said. She believes in making each patient feel comfortable and well-informed, a philosophy that she instills in her team.
Clouzetta’s passion for her work is matched by her enthusiasm for teaching. She takes pride in training new employees and sharing her knowledge with her colleagues. Since learning to perform X-rays in 2012, she has honed her skills significantly since joining Bellevue Family Medicine, where she now performs them daily. This continuous professional growth underscores her integrity and commitment to providing the best possible care for patients.
Outside of work, Clouzetta enjoys a rich and fulfilling personal life. She treasures the time spent with her husband, Jerry Howze, and their five sons—Isaiah, Camden, Jerry III, Noah and Jeremiah. Family time is filled with laughter, play and outdoor adventures, reflecting Clouzetta’s joyful and loving nature. She also has a unique passion for sitting in silence and painting, a surprising contrast to her busy professional life.
Raised in Columbia, Miss., and a graduate of East Marion, Clouzetta pursued her education at Pearl River Community College, earning a degree in Medical Laboratory Science in 2009. Her colleagues and patients describe her as funny, creative and lovable, qualities that endear her to everyone she meets.
Clouzetta Howze’s commitment to her work, her compassion for her patients and her integrity make her a valuable member of the Hattiesburg Clinic team. Her warmth and dedication inspire everyone around her, making her a role model for patient care excellence.
FUN FACTS:
Q: What do you do in your spare time? Any Hobbies?
CH: In my spare time I love taking care of me. My hobbies are shopping, traveling, crafting, fishing and doing D.I.Y. projects.
Q: If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
CH: I would love to eat blackened red fish, sweet potatoes and sauteed spinach.
Q: If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
CH: I would love to learn how to sew infant and toddler clothes.
Q: Favorite verse or quote?
CH: “Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.” – Proverbs 3:3-4 NLT