Maury Regional Health team members and community leaders gathered April 8 for a ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Lawrence Health Center. Set to welcome its first patients April 13, the state-of-the-art center establishes a comprehensive destination for primary, pediatric, specialty and outpatient care for families in the greater Lawrence County area.
Located on Highway 43 N in Ethridge, the three-story 60,000-square-foot health center was designed to streamline patient experience by consolidating multiple outpatient health care needs into a modern and accessible campus.
“The grand opening of Lawrence Health Center is a milestone we are honored to share with our local partners and represents our deep-rooted commitment to the families of Lawrence County,” said CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “Our goal was to create a comprehensive and accessible space that embodies the high-quality care our patients already know and rely on from Maury Regional Health. Ultimately, Lawrence Health Center is more than just a building; it represents our ongoing dedication to southern Middle Tennessee and our enthusiasm for working hand-in-hand with the community to support a healthier future for everyone.”
Lawrence Health Center is anchored by its comprehensive primary and pediatric care provided by Maury Regional Medical Group (MRMG). Thomas Bernhoffer, MD, and Martha Kristin Woodside, FNP-C, lead the primary care team, offering routine wellness exams, chronic disease management and preventive care, while Alana Brown, MD, provides expert pediatric care for infants, children and teens. Patients may schedule with the MRMG Primary Care & Pediatrics team in Lawrenceburg by calling 931.244.6090.
Beyond primary care, Lawrence Health Center connects Lawrence County residents to Maury Regional Medical Group’s broader network of experts. Specialists including Jon L. Freels, MD (pulmonology), Lindsey Chapman, FNP (urology), Rosemary Davenport, FNP-C (interventional pain management) and Jill McDonald, FNP-BC (obstetrics and gynecology) will see patients at the new center, ensuring residents can access specialized treatment from Maury Regional Medical Group without leaving the area.
Designed with patient convenience in mind, Lawrence Health Center also brings essential outpatient services under one roof. This includes a comprehensive rehabilitation services department providing physical, speech and occupational therapy for all ages. The facility is also equipped with the latest imaging technology — such as 3D mammography, MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-Ray and bone densitometry — as well as pulmonary function testing to ensure that high-quality diagnostic screenings are always within reach for area residents. In addition, the facility serves as the new and enhanced home for the area’s dedicated sleep center, which has relocated from its prior location in Lawrenceburg to provide sleep studies in a more modern and convenient environment. To further streamline the patient experience, a full-service retail pharmacy is also scheduled to open just off the facility’s lobby in summer 2026.
On the building’s third floor, Lawrence Health Center serves as a collaborative hub for several independent specialty partners on the Maury Regional Health medical staff. By sharing this space, organizations including Ascension Saint Thomas Heart, Tennessee Oncology and Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance are able to merge their specialized expertise with local access. These partnerships ensure Lawrence County residents have a single, convenient destination for a wide range of advanced medical needs — from cardiovascular health to orthopedic and cancer care.
Work on the new Lawrence Health Center began in November 2024. Maury Regional Health worked with MPA Developments on the launch of the project, with Davis-Stokes serving as the architect and Pellicano Construction leading the building process.
The opening of the health center is among several expansion projects underway or in the planning phases at Maury Regional Health. Improvements at the main campus in Columbia include the development of an Orthopedic Surgical Institute, which opens in the coming weeks, to accommodate the growing number of joint replacements, renovation of the Emergency Department at Maury Regional Medical Center, parking and thoroughfare improvements and expansion of the front entry to relocate key patient and visitor services toward the main entrance. To learn more about this strategic plan for the future, visit MauryRegional.com/StrategicPlan.
For a full list of providers, hours of operation and services offered at Lawrence Health Center, please visit MauryRegional.com/Lawrence.
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