We are pleased to announce that Susan Liipfert Shelton, PhD, CNM, APRN, has joined Memorial Hospital and Manor as our newest Certified Nurse Midwife. Susan brings a wealth of clinical, academic, and leadership experience in women’s health and midwifery, along with a strong connection to our community.

Susan holds a PhD in Nursing from Georgia State University, a Master of Science in Nursing with a Midwifery track from Emory University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing at Mercer University.

Her approach to care is firmly rooted in patient-centered practice. Susan believes in listening closely to patients, providing evidence-based education and treatments, and supporting women and families as active partners in their healthcare decisions. She is passionate about midwifery’s focus on birth as a normal life process, wellness promotion, and advocacy for women and families.

Susan’s career journey is especially meaningful to our organization. She began her midwifery career in Bainbridge in 2001 at the Bainbridge Midwife Center, working alongside Drs. Burke and Robinson. She then spent nearly 20 years in nursing education, serving as faculty at Mercer University (Atlanta), the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Florida State University, and currently Georgia College & State University. Most recently, she lives in Tallahassee, where she served as a faculty member and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing at Florida State University before returning to full-time clinical practice as a CNM in 2022.

In addition to her clinical role at Memorial, Susan is excited to continue teaching in the Nurse Midwifery program at Georgia College and State University, helping educate the next generation of nurses and nurse practitioners.

Susan describes herself as a healthcare partner to her patients—focused on building relationships grounded in trust, respect, and shared goals for health and wellness. Her commitment to safe, high-quality care aligns strongly with our mission and values.

Please join us in welcoming Susan back to Bainbridge and to the Memorial Hospital and Manor family.

Memorial Hospital and Manor Administration

Thank you Mills Welding for this amazing Georgia Heart Tax Credit contribution! We appreciate you guys partnering with us as soon as you learned you could have a say in where and how your state tax dollars were used! We can’t wait to share with everyone in 2026 the equipment and facility upgrades that come as a result of these contributions! Thank you for choosing to support our local hospital and all the people we serve!

Thank you to Tim Smith and Associates, Tim, Carla, Ty, and Ryals Smith, and their team members, for all their generous contributions to the Georgia Heart Tax Credit Program in 2025!! It is wonderful being in a community where people and businesses choose to direct their state tax dollars back to our hospital and the health care of our community! We appreciate all of your support this year and thank you for helping us get the word out on this amazing program that is bringing new lines of service and equipment to our friends and neighbors!

Bainbridge, GA – Memorial Hospital and Manor is honored to recognize and thank Lynda Todaro for her generous donation in memory of her late husband, Dr. Philip Todaro. This heartfelt gift reflects not only a tribute to Dr. Todaro’s lifelong commitment to healthcare but also a continuing legacy of service to the Bainbridge community.

Dr. Todaro, a cherished and respected family physician, faithfully served Bainbridge and surrounding areas for 46 years. From 1973 until his retirement in 2019, he operated his own practice in family medicine, offering compassionate care to generations of local families. Throughout his career, Dr. Todaro worked closely with Memorial Hospital and Manor, collaborating with hospital staff to ensure his patients received quality and comprehensive care.

Even after retiring, Dr. Todaro remained a steadfast supporter of Memorial Hospital and Manor, continuing to contribute to its mission of providing exceptional healthcare services. His dedication went beyond the clinic walls and into the heart of the community he loved.

“The Todaros have long been pillars of our medical community,” said LaDon Toole, CEO at Memorial Hospital and Manor. “Lynda’s donation in memory of Dr. Todaro is a beautiful reflection of their shared passion for serving others. We are deeply grateful for the continued support.”