As the White House community experiences unprecedented growth, TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is leading the charge to bring a freestanding emergency room to a community that has more than doubled in size since 2000.

“With more families and businesses moving to White House, the demand for more access to emergency healthcare services is increasing,” said Justin Coury, who has been the top executive of TriStar Hendersonville since December 2020. “Establishing a freestanding emergency room here isn’t just about convenience — it’s about saving lives and ensuring better access to critical care.”

Coury is well aware of the community’s needs. Last year, almost 8 in 10 emergency room visits from the White House community were to TriStar Health facilities in the region. This statistic not only underscores the community’s reliance on the TriStar Health network but also highlights the need for more accessible care. Coury emphasizes that bringing a TriStar Hendersonville freestanding ER to White House will reduce travel times in critical situations and improve patient outcomes, including saving lives.

“We want to ensure that when an emergency happens, residents don’t have to drive long distances to get the care they need,” Coury says. “Time is of the essence in emergency medicine. The sooner we can start treatment, the better the outcome. This new emergency room will allow us to save more lives by providing timely and efficient care right here in White House.”

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The proposed freestanding ER will feature 11 treatment and exam rooms, a trauma room, an imaging department, a nursing station, and other support spaces. It will be strategically located at the intersection of Raymond Hirsch Parkway and Highway 31W, making it easily accessible for the entire community.

“TriStar Hendersonville and TriStar NorthCrest have been pillars of support for the White House community for decades,” Coury adds. “Our healthcare network helps ensure patients have access to the right care at the right time, in the right location. This new emergency room will be an extension of that commitment, providing faster, more efficient care for everyone in the area.”

Many White House residents have already voiced their support for the project.

“As a 57-year resident of White House, the news of a potential TriStar ER facility in our town is very much anticipated and needed,” Andrea Thompson, who lives 25 minutes from the nearest emergency room, said. “This ER would enable our residents to gain access to immediate healthcare in a much quicker timeframe than we have historically had. This access to higher quality of care would not only impact White House in a positive way, but also other areas north of Nashville.”

Fellow White House resident Donnie Eden echoed Thompson’s support.

“As a lifetime resident, this would literally change the trajectory of White House from great to supersonic,” Eden said. “The people of White House need this greatly for themselves and their families.”

Coury is optimistic about the future of healthcare in White House. “We are dedicated to expanding our services to meet the needs of this growing community,” he says. “This proposed ER is a vital part of that mission. We are excited to take this next step and continue to provide exceptional care to our neighbors.”

As TriStar Hendersonville moves forward with its application for a Certificate of Need with the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Coury encourages community members to show their support.

For more information and to express your backing for the project, visit TriStarWhiteHouseER.com.