Frances Early, MSN, WHNP-BC, is a board-certified women's health nurse practitioner at the Howard Center, which has locations in Covington, Valdosta, Moultrie, Warner Robins, Leesburg, Douglas, Tifton, and Waycross, Georgia. Frances is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to women throughout all stages of life. 

Based in Covington, Georgia, Frances brings over a decade of hands-on experience in labor and delivery, reproductive health, menopausal care, and sexual wellness. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University and holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing and Health Education from the University of Florida. With a strong foundation in both clinical care and health promotion, Frances takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to women's health.

Frances is skilled in performing routine women's health exams, diagnosing and treating gynecologic conditions, managing menopausal symptoms, and promoting sexual health. She currently serves patients at the Howard Center in Covington, where she offers preventive care, health education, and tailored treatment plans.

Prior to her current role, Frances served in various capacities, including advanced practice provider at the Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition and labor and delivery nurse at Wellstar Health System and several hospitals across the Southeast. Her experience in high-pressure clinical environments has sharpened her ability to collaborate effectively across care teams and provide excellent care under all circumstances.

She is certified in Women's Health (WHNP-BC), Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP). Frances is also licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse through the eNLC compact.

Frances is passionate about empowering women through education, advocacy, and high-quality clinical care. She is especially committed to supporting patients through menopause and improving access to inclusive, affirming care for all women.