About Us

Memorial Hospital and Manor has served the healthcare needs of Decatur County and surrounding communities for almost 50 years. The 80-bed community hospital and 107-bed long-term care facility, along with Willow Ridge, a 22-bed assisted living facility, is owned and operated by the Hospital Authority of the City of Bainbridge and Decatur County. Memorial Hospital and Manor's dedicated team of physicians, employees, and volunteers fulfill the motto, "Excellence in Service," through friendly, compassionate care. Memorial Hospital and Manor's ongoing efforts of recruiting outstanding physicians and staff, improving facilities, procuring state-of-the-art equipment, and promoting a healthy community exemplify its commitment to quality.

Dr. Cruz Opens New Allergy and Asthma Practice

Narlito Cruz, M.D. has returned to Bainbridge after completing a two-year Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the LSU Health Science Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Cruz recently opened his practice, Bainbridge Allergy and Asthma Center, at 509 Wheat Avenue, where he treats both adults and children. Dr. Cruz worked as a Pediatrician in Bainbridge from 1999 to 2005 at Memorial Pediatrics with his wife, Alicia Estillore, M.D., before pursuing further training in Allergy and Immunology.

Team Lean

People in Bainbridge are serious about losing weight in 2008. For the second time, there are almost 1000 people competing in Team Lean, a 12-week community weight loss competition sponsored by Memorial Hospital and Manor and the Bainbridge/Decatur County YMCA. Team Lean proved to be positive motivator for people to lose weight during the first community-wide competition held in 2007. The team effort, mixed with the accountability of weekly weigh-ins and the chance to win some cash, made the first competition successful with a total of 16,154 lbs. lost in 12 weeks. Over 1000 people began the competition and 906 stayed with it for the entire time, resulting in a 90% success rate. Twelve people lost over 20% of their body weight and 302 people lost between 10% and 20% of their weight. The top individual loser lost 111 lbs., or 31% of his total body weight. At the six-month weigh-in, a different "Biggest Loser" lost 31.2% of his total weight, as well.