Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Welcomes Shannon Shepherd, Certified Nurse Midwife

Carolina Pines Medical Group recently added Shannon Shepherd, Certified Nurse Midwife, to its Women’s Care practice. Shepherd brings more than twenty-four years of women’s care experience to the practice, including the past 19 as a midwife.

Shepherd has practiced nursing at hospitals and clinics from Florida to Alaska and estimates that she has helped deliver approximately 2,500 babies, including nearly 700 in the past five years. She says she was inspired to enter the field of midwifery because of her less-than-optimal experience during the birth of her child.

“I felt my providers didn't fully hear my concerns, and because of that, the delivery of my first child was more challenging,” she recalled. “I believed I could take a more active role in really listening to my patients to improve their experiences, and today, I feel confident I do.”

She says she prioritizes building trusting relationships with her patients, taking the time to listen to their concerns and providing personalized care that aligns with their values. She emphasizes the normalcy of childbirth for most women while also stressing the importance of self-care. Her approach to healthcare combines empathy and understanding of the complexities of women's health with humor and compassion.

“I truly love what I do, and I hope that shines through to my patients with my attitude,” she said.

Shepherd attained her Master of Science in Nursing, Certified Nurse Midwife, and Family Nurse Practitioner at Neil Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

At Carolina Pines Medical Group, she specializes in contraceptive management, family planning, gynecological care, menopausal care, obstetrics and maternity care, prenatal care, and well-woman visits.

“Shannon brings a wealth of experience, compassion and skill to our Women’s Care team at Carolina Pines Medical Group,” said Bill Little, CEO of Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. “We are excited to expand and strengthen our Women’s Care practice with her addition to the team.”

Shepherd now sees patients at Carolina Pines Medical Group’s Women’s Care practice located at 701 Medical Park Drive, Suite 304 in Hartsville. Patients can schedule an appointment with her by calling 843.383.2764.

About Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center

As part of the ScionHealth network of hospitals, Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center (CPRMC) provides high-quality healthcare services to the people of several counties in northeastern South Carolina. Patients have come to rely on our experienced, skilled staff and physicians to provide them with the highest level of care and compassion. Through the facilities on our campus, including a 116-bed acute care hospital and an adjoining medical office building, we provide comprehensive services with two things in mind: the care and comfort of our patients. Learn more about CPRMC at www.cprmc.com.

About Carolina Pines Medical Group

Carolina Pines Medical Group is a multispecialty physician group that offers family medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, urology, internal medicine, nephrology, orthopedic, and OB/GYN services to patients throughout the Hartsville region, including Darlington, Chesterfield, and Lee Counties. Many of our primary care clinics offer same-day appointments for your urgent care needs. Carolina Pines Medical Group has attained recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home for Primary Care (PCMH) by the National Center for Quality Assurance (NCQA). PCMH is a model of care in which providers such as CPMG build better relationships between patients and their clinical care teams through patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication, and patient involvement. If you are visiting one of our specialty care clinics, your health insurance provider may require you to obtain a referral from your primary care physician. For more information about CPMG, visit themedicalgroup.com.