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Lawrence Family Medicine Residency 34 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
Tel: 978-725-7410  Fax: 978-687-2106
EMail: residency@glfhc.org
About the city and community of Lawrence, MA


For Driving Directions to the GLFHC, go to bottom of page.
 

Only 30 Minutes / Miles

North of Boston!

(you'll be going in the opposite direction of traffic)

The City of Lawrence has a population of 72,000, of which 59.7% are of Latino descent, mainly from the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. According to the U.S. census, the Latino population in Lawrence grew by 300% from 1980 to 1990. Lawrence is described as having a compact, inner-city, blue-collar population.

  

Lawrence, the immigrant city
 

Lawrence, City of Industry

  

Lawrence’s rich industrial history, marked by a strike in 1912 that formed the basis for child labor laws in the United States, has earned the city recognition as a National Historic Landmark. The mills continue to draw unskilled, immigrant labor, although the textile companies have long since moved South. Other ethnic groups still strong in Lawrence include French Canadian, Italian, Irish, Vietnamese and Lebanese.
 

As a true American tapestry, Lawrence has been affected by the recent recession. There is widespread poverty and unemployment, particularly among the Latino population, producing a number of socio-economic problems that impact on healthcare. Nevertheless, the energy and aspirations of this group brings great hope to community efforts.

 

Any type of surroundings you want is within 30 minutes of the Residency site!
Regional Snapshot
Lawrence is located in the northeastern corner of Massachusetts, in the picturesque Merrimack River Valley. The region is an interesting mix of rural and urban spaces, with large open parks and farmlands less than three miles from city centers. The region boasts spectacular fall foliage. Residents and faculty can live in a variety of communities ranging from urban to suburban to rural all within 30 minutes/miles of the GLFHC. Housing costs in the Merrimack Valley are substantially below that of Boston. Keep in mind that residents choosing to live in Boston will be traveling in the opposite direction of the morning traffic, and will only need 30 minutes to get to work.  

Picturesque Boston
Cross Country Skiing Boston, just thirty three miles to the south, is an international city with a large theater district, professional sports teams and numerous historical and cultural attractions. The “Ski-93” ski resort area in New Hampshire’s White Mountains is ninety minutes north of Lawrence, the Atlantic Ocean is twenty-five minutes away, the Maine coastline is a one hour drive, and Cape Cod is two hours away.

 
Directions to Greater Lawrence Family Health Center

 


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  From the South:

  Take I-93N to I-495 N.  Take Exit 44-45 (Marston Street/Merrimack St). As the exit     ramp takes you back under the highway, get in the right lane following signs for Marston St (do not go left, as it will bring you back onto Rt 495N).  Next, stay left to stay on Marston Street (there will be an exit off to the right (45A), do NOT take that).  Then, continue straight to stay on Marston St. (do NOT take exit 45 B which comes up on your left).  Stay straight on Marston St. through the traffic light.  About ¾ mile from the ramp you will pass a sign for Lawrence General Hospital on your left.  (Note, Marston St. becomes Prospect about ½ mile off of the highway). Continue straight on Prospect Street past the hospital and a brown Doctor’s building on your left. Take the first left onto Haverhill Street (red marker on the corner).  The Health Center is at the foot of the hill on the left.

 

From the North on Rt 93:

Take I-93S to I-495 N.  Follow the directions above.

 

From the North on Rt 495 (ie, heading south):

Take Exit 45 A/B. Then, get in left lane to take Exit 45 B. This will take you straight to a set of lights. You are now on Prospect Street. Very shortly after, you will pass Lawrence General Hospital on your left. Continue past the hospital and a brown Doctor’s building. Take the first left onto Haverhill Street (big red marker on the corner). The health center is on your left at the foot of the hill. Turn left into the parking lot and park behind the building. Come in the main entrance to and take the elevator to the 3rd floor. Follow the signs to Residency Administration.

 

From the West:

Take I-290E to I-495 N. Take Exit 44-45 (Marston Street/Merrimack St). The exit ramp takes you back under the highway and leads directly onto Marston St. (Marston St. becomes Prospect in about ½ mile). About ¾ mile from the ramp you will pass a sign for Lawrence General Hospital on your left. Continue past the hospital and a brown Doctor’s building. Take the first left onto Haverhill Street (big red fire hydrant on the corner). The health center is on your left at the foot of the hill. Turn left into the parking lot and park behind the building.