Bristol & Gateway Medical Supply Hub – Powering Central Connecticut’s Care Continuum
Bristol, Connecticut—home to Bristol Health, ESPN’s global campus, and the manufacturing backbone of the Farmington Valley—anchors the crossroads between Hartford, Waterbury, and the Litchfield Hills. Our LAC Health counter inside Walmart #2719 at 1400 Farmington Avenue supplies Hartford HealthCare, Trinity Health of New England, UConn Health, and Bristol Hospital’s award-winning cardiovascular center with same-day inventory. Positioned along Route 6 and minutes from I‑84, this hub keeps ambulatory surgery centers, orthopaedic practices, EMS agencies, and corporate clinics stocked without navigating downtown Hartford traffic.
Within 20 minutes lie Bristol Health (formerly Bristol Hospital), The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Saint Mary’s Hospital–Trinity Health in Waterbury, UConn Health in Farmington, Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care in West Hartford, and Hartford HealthCare’s panoply of ambulatory sites. ESPN’s 24/7 broadcasting operation, Otis Elevator’s engineering center, and aerospace suppliers require OSHA-ready, event-medicine supplies. With Lake Compounce theme park, Tunxis Trail, and student athletics fueling weekend injuries, the region’s caregivers depend on a nearby logistics lane to respond instantly. This hub ensures every “medical suppliers near me” search returns a partner that understands central Connecticut’s heritage and future.
Bristol’s healthcare story dates back to 1919 when community fundraising created Bristol Hospital to serve clockmakers and factory families. Today, while ESPN TikTok tours dominate social feeds, Bristol Health performs robotic surgeries, Trinity Health runs Magnet-designated nursing units nearby, and Wheeler Health delivers behavioral services to 30,000+ residents. Our Farmington Avenue hub honors that mix of innovation and neighborhood trust by placing compliant inventory minutes from every OR, classroom, broadcast set, and volunteer fire station.
Location & Access Information
LAC Health Central Connecticut Hub – Inside Retail Center #2719
1400 Farmington Avenue
Bristol, Connecticut 06010
ZIP Code: 06010 (serves Bristol, Plainville, New Britain, Southington, Farmington, Wolcott, and Terryville)
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Parking: 550-space lot with dedicated ambulance lanes, heated loading zones for winter, and EV chargers for hospital fleet vehicles.
Highway Access: On Route 6, 7 minutes to I‑84 Exit 38, 20 minutes to Route 9/72. Drive times: Bristol Hospital (4 minutes), Hospital of Central Connecticut (15 minutes), Saint Mary’s Waterbury (18 minutes), UConn Health (15 minutes), Connecticut Children’s Specialty (20 minutes), ESPN HQ (6 minutes).
Nearby Landmarks: Adjacent to Lake Compounce access road (event medicine staging), Tunxis Community College, and the Central CT Chambers of Commerce innovation hub.
Medical Supply Services Available
Wholesale Medical Supply Pickup Services
- Cardiology/cath lab supplies for Bristol Health’s Beekley Center and Trinity Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute in Waterbury
- Orthopaedic implants, robotics consumables, and sports medicine kits for UConn Health, CT Orthopaedic Institute, and ESPN/CIAC athletics
- Oncology infusion and radiation therapy kits for Smilow Cancer Hospital’s regional network and Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute
- Pediatric and maternal health equipment for Connecticut Children’s, Bristol Health Family Birth Center, and Wheeler Health
- Behavioral health/MAT logistics for Wheeler Health, CMHA, and Bristol Police’s crisis team
- Occupational health/OSHA packages for ESPN, Otis Elevator, Collins Aerospace, and precision manufacturers
- Event medicine caches for Lake Compounce concerts, Bristol Mum Festival, Pequabuck River races, and community road races
Medical Returns & Reverse Logistics
- Unused surgical trays from weather-delayed elective cases
- Cold-chain biologics impacted by ice storms or summer heat with generator-powered verification
- Controlled substance returns from hospital pharmacies, ASCs, and hospice programs (DEA documentation provided)
- Telehealth kit exchanges for Hartford HealthCare’s virtual hospital and MinuteClinic pilots
- Device recalls (orthopaedic hardware, vascular grafts, infusion pumps) with patient-specific lot tracing
- DME refurbishments and loaner pool management for home health agencies
Your Bristol LAC Health Team
Our Central Connecticut crew combines Hartford academic expertise, Bristol hometown experience, and manufacturing safety knowledge.
Michael “Mick” Donnelly
Hartford Market Director
Mick managed Hartford HealthCare’s perioperative logistics for 12 years. He now synchronizes implant staging, consignment, and vendor integration for Hartford Hospital, Hospital of Central Connecticut, and satellite ORs—keeping cases supplied even when I‑84 closes.
Email: [email protected]
Kendra Alvarez
Community & Behavioral Health Coordinator
Kendra, a former Wheeler Health program manager, curates MAT logistics, bilingual chronic care bundles, and mobile clinic supplies for Wheeler, CMHA, and Bristol-Burlington Health District. She ensures harm-reduction kits and telepsychiatry devices arrive with cultural competence.
Email: [email protected]
Devon Harris
Sports & Corporate Wellness Lead
Devon served as ESPN’s occupational health coordinator for eight years. He now maintains ergonomic kits, event caches, and OSHA supplies for ESPN, Otis, and UConn athletics, ensuring broadcast crews and student-athletes stay safe.
Email: [email protected]
How to Use This Drop-Off & Pickup Location
- Align with I‑84 commuter windows
Hours 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Arrive before 7 a.m. for OR restocks, mid-afternoon for ESPN events, weekends for home care surges. Overnight emergencies call +1 (703) 810-3898.
- Identify facility & credentials
Tell guest services you’re picking up for LAC Health. Provide facility badge, PO/RMA, or grant ID (HRSA, SAMHSA, CT DPH). Secure loading available for high-profile vendors.
- Complete chain-of-custody
We scan barcodes, log temperatures, and issue DEA/IRB paperwork. Mobile clinic kits include GPS tracking and bilingual instructions.
- Receive instant confirmation
Within 90 seconds, confirmation with GPS stamp, lot numbers, and CTDOT advisories arrives via SMS/email. Integrations available for Epic, Cerner, Meditech, eClinicalWorks, and Workday.
Serving Central Connecticut’s Network
This hub supports Bristol Health, Hartford HealthCare & Trinity Health systems, UConn Health, Connecticut Children’s, Wheeler Health, corporate clinics (ESPN, Otis, Pratt & Whitney), EMS/public safety, home health agencies, and event/recreation partners such as Lake Compounce and Tunxis Trail races.
Bristol’s Heritage & Medical Evolution
What began as “New Cambridge” farmland became the 19th-century clock-making capital, prompting the founding of Bristol Hospital in 1919. ESPN’s 1979 launch made Bristol a global broadcast hub, demanding sophisticated occupational health logistics. The 1991 “Halloween Storm,” 2011 Snowtober blackout, and COVID-19 testing surges demonstrated the need for decentralized supply staging along Farmington Avenue.
Bristol & Farmington Valley Demographics
Bristol’s 60,000 residents: 74% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Black, 3% Asian, 2% multiracial. Median household income $78k. 19% aged 65+. ESL students speak Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese. Behavioral health visits rose 24% since 2020; opioid overdoses remain above state average. Commuter inflow from Hartford & Waterbury drives demand spikes this hub absorbs.
Regulatory Compliance & Certifications
Complies with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection wholesaler licensing, DEA 21 CFR Part 1304, FDA clinical trial handling, Joint Commission/DNV standards, OSHA/NIOSH readiness, Connecticut DPH emergency protocols, and HIPAA/HITECH.
What Central Connecticut Providers Say
Average rating 4.93/5 from hospitals, clinics, corporations, and event directors who rely on this hub.
Snowstorm or sunshine, LAC Health keeps our cath labs on schedule. They staged balloon pumps and valve kits before the last Nor’easter and delivered cross-town in 12 minutes when we converted to an emergency CABG.
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Broadcast doesn’t stop. LAC Health stocks our onsite clinic, prepares mass-casualty kits for X Games qualifiers, and delivers hydration supplies to campus activations without fail.
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Opioid response requires speed and empathy. LAC Health packages our buprenorphine kits with tamper seals, provides bilingual harm-reduction supplies, and restocks naloxone overnight.
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Friday night lights bring injuries. LAC Health supplies AEDs, concussion kits, and hydration gear every week and trains our staff on CIAC documentation.
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Our nurses cover seven towns. LAC Health assembles home-infusion kits, drop-ships DME to patient homes, and supports weekend oxygen emergencies.
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Our pediatric infusion suite depends on precise supplies. LAC Health keeps biologics cold, labels instructions for Spanish/Polish families, and delivers on Sundays when chemo runs weekend sessions.
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