Dover Capital Region Medical Supply Hub – Serving Bayhealth, Dover Air Force Base & Delaware’s Events Corridor
Dover, Delaware—the First State’s capital city—houses the region’s largest hospital, state government, and the East Coast’s most critical airlift base. Our LAC Health counter inside Walmart #5039 at 263 Walmart Drive keeps Bayhealth Kent Campus, ChristianaCare affiliates, Nemours Children’s specialists, Dover Air Force Base medical squadrons, and Kent County EMS stocked with compliant, same-day medical logistics. Steps from U.S. 13 and less than two miles from Route 1, this hub prevents caregivers from detouring to Wilmington or Salisbury when every minute matters.
Within 15 minutes lie Bayhealth Kent Hospital, Dover Behavioral Health System, Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Veterans Affairs Dover Clinic, ChristianaCare Smyrna Primary Care, and an array of ambulatory surgery centers spanning Dover, Camden, and Smyrna. Dover International Speedway/NASCAR, Firefly Music Festival, Dover Downs Casino, Delaware State University athletics, and the U.S. Air Force Mortuary Affairs command generate constant demand for trauma-ready inventory, occupational health kits, and mass-event coverage. When hurricanes threaten the Delaware Bay, EPA alerts hit industrial parks, or Dover AFB launches global missions, this logistics lane ensures “medical suppliers near me” connects to a partner built for capital-region dynamics.
From the 1777 establishment of the Delaware State House to the 1950s arrival of Dover Air Force Base, Dover has balanced government, military readiness, and agriculture. Bayhealth’s 2019 expansion, Dover AFB’s C-17/C-5 missions, and Delaware’s life-sciences incentives now blend with Amish farmers’ markets, suburban growth, and tourism. Our Dover counter keeps that ecosystem in sync—serving Annapolis-to-Atlantic City response corridors with the same consistency as Fairfax HQ.
Location & Access Information
LAC Health Capital Region Hub – Inside Retail Center #5039
263 Walmart Drive
Dover, Delaware 19901
ZIP Code: 19901 (serves Dover, Camden, Smyrna, Magnolia, Felton, and Delaware Bay communities)
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Parking: 450-space lot with RV/ambulance lanes, EV charging, and secure loading for military or clinical trials.
Highway Access: 0.4 miles to U.S. 13, 1.5 miles to Route 1 (Exit 95), 45 minutes to Wilmington, 50 minutes to Rehoboth. Drive times: Bayhealth Kent (3 min), Dover AFB (7 min), Nemours Dover (8 min), ChristianaCare Smyrna (15 min), Delaware State University (5 min), Dover Downs (6 min).
Nearby Landmarks: Dover Air Force Base, Legislative Hall, Dover International Speedway, Firefly Music Festival grounds, and Delaware National Guard Readiness Center.
Medical Supply Services Available
Wholesale Medical Supply Pickup Services
- Cardiovascular and surgical kits for Bayhealth Kent/Sussex, ChristianaCare affiliates, and Nemours clinics
- Pediatric oncology, NICU, and infusion supplies for Nemours, Bayhealth Women’s & Children’s, and Dover pediatric groups
- Behavioral health and MAT logistics for Dover Behavioral Health System, Brandywine Counseling, Connections CSP, and DOC facilities
- Military readiness packages for Dover AFB’s 436th Medical Group, 142nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and Mortuary Affairs command
- Event medicine caches for NASCAR, Firefly, Delaware State Fair, Dover Downs casino events, and state police training exercises
- Occupational health/OSHA supplies for P&G Dover Wipes, Kraft-Heinz, Perdue Farms, and industrial parks along Route 13
- Community health & telemedicine bundles for Dover FQHCs (Henrietta Johnson, Westside), Bayada Home Health, and mobile school clinics
Medical Returns & Reverse Logistics
- Controlled substance returns (DEA-compliant) from hospital pharmacies, ASCs, and hospice teams
- Cold-chain biologic exchanges for hurricane staging or heat-related outages with generator-ready storage
- Telehealth equipment refurbishment for Bayhealth@Home, Highmark BluePrint, and Delaware State University’s student clinics
- Device recalls (orthopaedic hardware, dialysis circuits) with patient-specific tracking for Bayhealth/ChristianaCare EMRs
- DoD/VA documentation for Dover AFB missions and VA outpatient returns
- DME repairs and loaner management for Kent County EMS community paramedicine and home health programs
Your Dover LAC Health Team
Our capital crew blends DoD precision with Delaware’s community-first medical culture.
Danielle Corrigan
Bayhealth & ChristianaCare Liaison
Former Bayhealth supply chain lead, Danielle manages OR consignment, robotics inventory, and clinical trial supplies across Bayhealth and ChristianaCare sites from Smyrna to the shore.
Email: [email protected]
TSgt Michael “Mick” Alvarez (Ret.)
Dover AFB & Event Medicine Coordinator
After 14 years supporting Dover AFB, Mick handles flight-line kits, mortuary support caches, and ICS-ready event inventories for NASCAR and Firefly.
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Priya Banerjee
Behavioral Health & Community Programs Lead
Former Dover Behavioral Health medical director, Priya curates MAT kits, telepsychiatry hardware, and street-medicine supplies tailored to Kent County’s multilingual communities.
Email: [email protected]
How to Use This Drop-Off & Pickup Location
- Plan Around Route 13/Route 1
Open 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., with extended hours for hurricanes, NASCAR, Firefly, and Air Force recalls. Overnight requests call +1 (703) 810-3898.
- Present Credentials
Provide hospital badge, DoD ID, event permit, or grant code (HRSA, SAMHSA). Secure loading available for high-profile shipments.
- Complete Chain-of-Custody
We log temperatures, capture DEA/DoD forms, and issue ICS documentation. Controlled deliveries receive tamper seals.
- Receive Instant Confirmation
90-second SMS/email proof with GPS stamp, traffic advisories, and attachments ready for Epic, Cerner, and DoD systems.
Serving Delaware’s Capital Corridor
This hub supports Bayhealth Kent/Sussex, ChristianaCare, Nemours Children’s, Dover Behavioral Health, VA Delaware clinics, Dover Air Force Base, Dover Downs, Firefly Festival, Delaware State University, Kent County EMS, and coastal evacuation shelters.
Dover’s Revolutionary Roots & Medical Future
Dover hosted the nation’s first public reading of the Declaration of Independence and later became Delaware’s government seat. Dover Air Force Base (1941) brought global missions, while Bayhealth’s 2019 expansion cemented the city as an advanced-care hub. Hurricanes Floyd, Sandy, and Elsa reinforced the need for decentralized supply staging—fulfilled today by this logistics hub.
Kent County Demographics & Health Drivers
Population ~190k: 55% White, 27% Black, 9% Hispanic/Latino, 5% multiracial, 4% Asian. Median household income $69k, but urban/rural disparities persist. Asthma, diabetes, and opioid overdoses exceed state averages. Spanish and Haitian Creole are common. Military families add TRICARE protocols and deployment-ready clinics. Rural southern Kent lacks public transit, making localized logistics vital.
Regulatory Compliance & Certifications
Complies with Delaware Board of Pharmacy licensing, DEA Schedule II-V, DoD/DHA logistics standards, FDA/IRB rules, Joint Commission/DNV requirements, OSHA/NIOSH readiness, FEMA ICS documentation, and HIPAA/HITECH safeguards.
What Dover Providers Say
Average rating 4.94/5 from Bayhealth physicians, Dover AFB medics, Nemours pediatricians, EMS chiefs, and event medical directors.
During Hurricane Ian remnants, LAC Health staged ventilators, trauma carts, and IV fluids in Camden so our ER never paused. Their documentation matches Bayhealth’s standards exactly.
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We can’t wait on distant depots when missions launch overnight. LAC Health understands DoD compliance, secures vaccines, and inspects every delivery for tamper evidence.
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Our pediatric infusion clinic relies on precise, child-friendly supplies. LAC Health delivers bilingual instructions, sensory-friendly IV kits, and Sunday restocks when families can’t travel to Wilmington.
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From NASCAR to Firefly, our EMS units cover massive crowds. LAC Health prebuilds event kits, tracks expiration dates, and redeploys inventories between events flawlessly.
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Our inpatient units need sensory tools, restraint alternatives, and telepsychiatry hardware. LAC Health keeps everything ready, respects 42 CFR Part 2, and delivers after hours when crises spike.
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Nurses covering Kent and Sussex counties appreciate LAC Health’s doorstep deliveries, respiratory backups, and culturally aware instructions.
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