Thank you to the Memorial Hospital Foundation for supporting our hospital by raising funds and purchasing new furniture for our Emergency Department waiting room. It looks amazing and makes such a difference for our team members, patients, and visiting family members. We appreciate all you do for us!
We are very appreciative to the Emerson Rae of Light Foundation for donating a Cuddle Cot to Memorial Hospital and Manor. While we hope this donation is rarely used, it will mean a gift of time for grieving parents and their child. Please see the full story linked below.
Bank OZK Contributes $100,000 to Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia For The Eighth Consecutive Year
Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) is pleased to announce a $100,000 contribution to Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program. This brings the total donated since 2018 by Bank OZK for this community hospital to $630,000.
“At Bank OZK, we believe that a strong community starts with access to quality healthcare,” said Nancy Moye, Bank OZK-Bainbridge Senior Client Service Specialist. “We are proud to once again participate in the Georgia HEART Hospital Program and do our part to support Memorial Hospital and Manor given the vital role it plays in caring for our community.”
Since 2018, Bank OZK has contributed over three million dollars through Georgia HEART, the statewide rural hospital organization expense tax credit program. Lawmakers enacted Georgia HEART to encourage taxpayers in Georgia to learn more about the financial and other challenges rural hospitals face and to contribute to improve their financial condition and patient offerings.“Once again this year, Bank OZK has gone above and beyond in supporting our hospital through the Georgia HEART Tax Credit Program,” said Jamie Sinko, Director of Development at Memorial Hospital and Manor. “Their longstanding partnership and continued generosity reflect a deep commitment to ensuring access to quality, full-service healthcare in our rural community. Thanks to contributions like theirs, we’re able to invest in critical equipment upgrades and facility improvements that directly benefit our patients.”
Bank OZK has 68 banking centers in Georgia, including a full-service branch located at 226 S. Broad Street in Bainbridge.
About Bank OZK
Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) is a regional bank providing innovative financial solutions delivered by expert bankers with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Established in 1903, Bank OZK conducts banking operations in over 240 offices in nine states including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, New York, California and Mississippi and had $39.2 billion in total assets as of March 31, 2025. For more information, visit ozk.com.
Memorial Hospital and Manor is proud to recognize and extend its deepest gratitude to The Edward C. Fogg, III and Lisbeth A. Fogg Charitable Trust and its Trustees for their generous donation of $50,000. This vital contribution enabled the hospital to purchase much-needed new anesthesia equipment, significantly enhancing the quality of care provided to our patients.
This generous gift represents more than just upgraded medical technology — it stands as a continued investment in the health and well-being of Decatur County and the surrounding communities. With the support of the Fogg Charitable Trust, Memorial Hospital and Manor is better equipped to deliver safe, efficient, and state-of-the-art surgical care.
“We are sincerely thankful for the Fogg Charitable Trust’s unwavering support,” said Jamie Sinko, Director of Development. “Their annual contributions play a critical role in ensuring our hospital remains a cornerstone of quality healthcare for Southwest Georgia.”
The ongoing commitment from the Trust has had a profound impact on Memorial Hospital and Manor’s mission to provide exceptional medical services close to home. We are honored to partner with such dedicated philanthropists who recognize the importance of strong rural healthcare.
For this year’s Physician/Provider of the Year, we felt it was only fitting to recognize the tremendous loss we as well as our community experienced last year. In August 2024, Shay Chapman, a dedicated, well-loved, and deeply respected provider at Amelia Medical Plaza, departed from our organization and this world far too soon. Shay will always be remembered for the beautiful spirit she was, the care she gave so selflessly, and the profound impact she had on those around her. Her legacy of compassion, kindness, and excellence continues to inspire us each day. Gone but never forgotten.
The Delores “Delo” Eidson Award
Given to a Memorial Manor or Willow Ridge employee whose commitment to serving residents consistently extends beyond assigned responsibilities and whose caring efforts are inspirations to all. Nominees are judged on such qualities as dependability, respectfulness, and efficient patient care. This year’s recipient is described as dedicated, dependable, has a gift of giving, friendly, goes beyond the call of duty, very loving, and hardworking. Her leader says she comes in early to help and is always willing to go the extra mile to provide for the residents! This year’s Delores “Delo” Eidson Award goes to Shemeka Baulkman!
Julia C Rogers “Excellence in Service” Award
Presented to a MHM employee whose commitment to serving patients consistently extends beyond assigned responsibilities and whose caring efforts are an inspiration to all. Nominees are judged on their dependability, courteousness, consideration, respectfulness and helpfulness. This year’s recipient is described as a wonderful example of the kind of employee we should highlight with an award. She has been committed to this organization over 20 years and works with a focus on how to make us what we should be. She is kind and generous with patients, staff, and providers. When help is needed, she is the first to simply step in and figure out how to help. She cares deeply about her role and its impact on the patients and our organization. This year’s recipient of the Julia C. Roger Award is Cassandra “Candy” Harvey!
Let’s keep our community strong—learn more at www.georgiaheart.org or contact Jamie Sinko at 229-220-4591 or [email protected] for questions or to sign up!
Memorial Hospital and Manor is proud to announce a new partnership with First Port City Bank to launch the First Port City Bank Marvalynn Carroll Honorary Scholarship Program. This scholarship initiative is designed to support and invest in the future of healthcare and technical professionals within our community.
Named in honor of longtime community advocate Marvalynn Carroll, the program provides financial assistance to individuals pursuing degrees and certifications in healthcare professions and technical fields. In exchange, recipients commit to a service agreement supporting the local healthcare system.
Eligible candidates include:
Scholarship funds may be applied to tuition, fees, and required textbooks.
“This partnership represents a shared commitment to strengthening the future of healthcare in our region,” said Karen Williams, HR Director. “We are grateful to First Port City Bank for their investment in our workforce and in the next generation of healthcare professionals.”
For more information or to apply, contact Memorial Hospital and Manor HR at 229-243-6161
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Applications can be returned to [email protected] You can also drop off or mail the application to: 1500 E. Shotwell St. Bainbridge, GA 39819 C/O HR
Please help us in congratulating Cynthia “CC” Close for winning the 1st Qtr 2025 BEE Award!!
Below is what was said regarding CC:
I am nominating Cynthia Close (CC) for the BEE Award for many reasons. She is a very hard worker. She works what seems like every day. She greets me with a big smile and fun or kind words every morning that I come to work. She seems to always be in a great mood even though like everyone else, I know she has hard days. If she has any negativity, she does not bring it to work with her. She never meets a stranger and makes everyone feel as if they are important to her. I see her interact with other staff, doctors, patients and visitors in the hall all the same way. You never know where you may see her throughout the hospital. If there is a need CC makes her way to it to do her part. The ED staff would not know what to do without her. I have told her that she can never ever leave us! She says she won’t and I believe her! We miss her when she is not here. Although she is my co-worker, I also consider her my friend. I feel sure that everyone who knows her, feels the same way! I tell her that she does a great job and that I appreciate her often but with this nomination, I hope she knows that i mean it!
Congratulations, CC!