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Maury Regional Health Opens New Orthopedic Surgical Institute in Columbia

Issue #730

May 18, 2026

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📰 Maury Regional Health Opens New Orthopedic Surgical Institute in Columbia

📰 Proposed Ordinance Would Grant 4% Increase to Columbia City Workers

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Maury Regional Health Opens New Orthopedic Surgical Institute in Columbia

Maury Regional Health officially opened the new Orthopedic Surgical Institute following a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 13 alongside Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) Columbia and Maury Alliance.

Located on the first floor of the Outpatient Pavilion on Maury Regional Medical Center’s campus, the new institute pairs advanced technology with clinical expertise to create a modern, specialized destination for outpatient orthopedic care in southern Middle Tennessee. The facility expands operating capacity, enhances the patient journey and supports the growing demand for orthopedic procedures.

“We designed the Orthopedic Surgical Institute to create a space where specialized expertise and modern technology work in tandem to serve the increasing orthopedic needs of our community and greater region,” said CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “This center allows our expert orthopedic surgeons and our highly skilled care team to tailor every aspect of the patient experience within an environment dedicated to orthopedic excellence.”

Equipped with four cutting-edge operating rooms, the Orthopedic Surgical Institute supports a comprehensive range of outpatient and elective interventions. These specialties include advanced hip and knee replacements, sports medicine and specialized procedures for the spine, hand, shoulder, foot and ankle as well as sophisticated pain management procedures focused on minimizing discomfort and accelerating recovery.

For total hip and total/partial knee replacement procedures, orthopedic surgeons utilize the Mako SmartRoboticsTM System. This technology generates a 3D digital blueprint of a patient’s anatomy, allowing for highly personalized surgical planning and a focus on anatomical alignment. With nearly a decade of experience in robotic-assisted surgery, Maury Regional Health’s orthopedic program is among the most established in the region.

The facility also utilizes industry-leading navigation systems — including InhanceTM for shoulders, 7D FlashTM for spine and InfinityTM for ankles — to focus on minimizing discomfort and improving recovery times.

“Having utilized the Mako system since 2016, our team has seen firsthand how these sophisticated tools can refine the operating and recovery process,” said orthopedic surgeon Cason Shirley, MD. “By integrating this level of robotic precision and specialized navigation into a dedicated orthopedic environment, we’re enhancing our ability to provide highly personalized care and supporting our goal of getting patients back to their active lives as quickly as possible.”

All orthopedic surgeries at the Orthopedic Surgical Institute are performed by members of the Maury Regional Health medical staff associated with TOA Columbia. They are supported by pain management experts from both TOA and Maury Regional Medical Group.

The launch of the Orthopedic Surgical Institute builds upon a legacy of nationally recognized quality and patient safety. Maury Regional Health is currently one of only four programs in the state — and the only one in southern Middle Tennessee — to earn The Joint Commission’s Advanced Total Joint Certification. This distinction is complemented by recent national accolades, including a 2026 ranking by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and the 2025 Women’s Choice Award for Orthopedic Surgery.

Supporting the Orthopedic Surgical Institute’s clinical excellence is a larger and more enhanced Sterile Processing Department located directly beneath the center on the Pavilion’s ground floor. The sterile processing team has long served as a cornerstone of patient safety at Maury Regional Health, maintaining a rigorous standard for the sterilization and management of surgical instruments. While the team’s commitment to excellence remains unchanged, the new space provides them with expanded capacity and the latest technology to support the institute’s specialized surgical volume. It was also dedicated and named in memory of Tony Bozman, a long-time team member whose nearly 30 years of service left a lasting impact on patient safety.

Maury Regional Health broke ground on the Orthopedic Surgical Institute in 2024. Wold Architects & Engineers served as the design firm, with Turner Construction leading the building process.

The Orthopedic Surgical Institute is a key pillar of Maury Regional Health’s multi-year strategic plan. Other recent milestones include the grand opening of Lawrence Health Center in Lawrence County and the first of several new retail pharmacy locations. Additional improvements at the main campus in Columbia include the renovation of the Emergency Department, 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.

Proposed Ordinance Would Grant 4% Increase to Columbia City Workers

As Columbia approaches the close of its fiscal year, city officials are considering a pay increase for municipal employees. A proposed ordinance presented during a recent study session would provide a 4% raise for both full-time and part-time staff, if approved by the City Council.

City leaders expressed support for continuing annual compensation adjustments, noting that consistent raises have become a regular part of the city’s budgeting priorities in recent years. Maintaining competitive pay has been framed as an important step in supporting the workforce that delivers daily services to residents.

Administrators also reviewed the city’s recent track record on employee compensation. With increases implemented in each of the past three budget cycles, total pay adjustments since 2024 would approach 14% if this year’s proposal is adopted.

The ordinance must be approved by a vote of the City Council before the raise can move forward.

Upcoming Local Events

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Tuesday, May 19

Songwriters Round - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30 PM

Wednesday, May 20

Vet2Vet Open Mic - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 6–9 PM

Thursday, May 21

Todd Ciprian - Tito’s, 6–9 PM
Tommy Wheatley - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM

Friday, May 22

Nick Black - Buck & Board, 6–8 PM
Open Mic - Grinder’s Switch, 7–9 PM
The Def Leprechaun Band - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
John Ewbank Band - Twisted Copper, 7–10 PM
Songwriter Series - The Mulehouse, 7:30 PM
Pardon the Rebels - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM
The Bandana Brothers - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Zone Status - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Saturday, May 23

The Vineyard Sessions - Natchez Hills Vineyard, 12–6 PM
Golden Soul Revue - Keg Springs Winery, 2–5 PM
Ben Daniel - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3–7 PM
Napier City Limits - Hampshire Hills Distillery, 5–9 PM
J.T. & Friends - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
Curated Writers Round - The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
2Country4Nashville - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Scotty Morton Band - The Boondox, 8 PM

Sunday, May 24

Jim Fox Trio - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1–5 PM
Memorial Day Acoustic Fest - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 12–7 PM

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