Georgetown & Sussex County Medical Supply Hub – Serving Downstate Delaware & Eastern Shore Neighbors
Georgetown, Delaware—the seat of Sussex County and halfway point between the Atlantic beaches and Maryland’s Eastern Shore—anchors healthcare logistics for Bayhealth Sussex, Beebe Healthcare, TidalHealth Nanticoke, and an expanding network of migrant clinics, poultry plant occupational programs, and coastal EMS agencies. Our LAC Health counter inside Walmart #2791 at 1572 N Dupont HIghway keeps hospitals, tribal clinics, beach event medics, and volunteer fire companies stocked with compliant supplies without driving to Dover or Salisbury.
Within 20 minutes lie Beebe Healthcare’s main hospital (Lewes), Bayhealth Sussex Campus (Milford), TidalHealth Nanticoke (Seaford), Nemours Children’s Specialty (Millsboro), La Red Health Center, and the VA Sussex County outpatient clinic. Coastal tourism hubs—Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach—plus Dover International Speedway feeder events and the Delaware Electric Cooperative require mass-casualty readiness. Poultry plants (Perdue, Mountaire), dogfish/shrimp processors, and cannabis cultivators rely on OSHA-compliant supply chains. The Delaware-Maryland border fosters cross-state mutual aid, making this Georgetown hub vital for rapid response across Delmarva.
Founded in 1791, Georgetown became “town square of Sussex County” thanks to the Return Day tradition. Its central location made it home to law firms, state agencies, and agricultural co-ops. Today, I‑95 traffic never touches downstate; instead, caregivers navigate two-lane forces through farm fields, Amish buggies, and beach traffic. When hurricanes flood Route 1 or migrant camps need vaccinations, they turn to this Dupont Highway hub for resilient logistics. LAC Health bridges rural grit, beach-town surges, and bi-state collaboration.
Location & Access Information
LAC Health Sussex County Hub – Inside Retail Center #2791
1572 N Dupont Highway
Georgetown, Delaware 19947
ZIP Code: 19947 (serves Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth, Millsboro, Seaford, Laurel, Milford, and Delmar)
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Parking: 500-space lot with trailer-friendly lanes, EV charging, and hurricane-ready staging zone.
Highway Access: On U.S. 113, minutes to Routes 9, 13, and 404 (Maryland). Drive times: Bayhealth Sussex (15 min), Beebe Hospital (20 min), TidalHealth Nanticoke (25 min), Beebe Millsboro, Nemours Millsboro (10 min)
Nearby Landmarks: Sussex County Courthouse, Wings Wheels & Waves Airshow, Delaware Coastal Airport, and Delaware Technical Community College.
Medical Supply Services Available
Wholesale Medical Supply Pickup Services
- Emergency and surgical kits for Bayhealth Sussex, Beebe, TidalHealth Nanticoke, and Peninsula Regional mutual aid
- Pediatric/OB supplies for Beebe Women’s & Children’s, Nemours Millsboro, and ChristinaCare OB services
- Behavioral health & MAT logistics for La Red Health Center, Gaudenzia, and Division of Substance Abuse & Mental Health mobile teams
- Occupational health/OSHA supplies for poultry processors (Perdue, Mountaire, Allen Harim), offshore wind projects, and cannabis farms
- Event medicine caches for Firefly, Rehoboth Beach Pride, the Sea Witch Festival, and Delaware State Fair off-site events
- Coastal EMS & lifeguard kits for Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany, Fenwick, and inland volunteer fire companies
- Telehealth and chronic care bundles for migrant outreach, community health workers, and home health agencies
Medical Returns & Reverse Logistics
- Unused OR trays from weather-delayed elective cases or coastal evacuations
- Controlled substance returns from hospital pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospice programs
- Cold-chain biologics impacted by summer blackouts or hurricane shelters (generator-ready storage available)
- Telehealth kit refurbishment for Bayhealth@Home, Delaware Healthcare Consortium, and DSU telemedicine programs
- Device recalls (orthopaedic implants, dialysis circuits) with cross-state documentation (DE/MD)
- DME repairs/loaners for VNA-Delaware, VITAS Hospice, and beach-area home care agencies
Your Sussex County LAC Health Team
Our downstate crew speaks English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Haitian French, reflecting migrant and coastal communities.
Isabella Flores
Bayhealth & Beebe Liaison
A former Beebe Healthcare supply officer, Isabella now orchestrates surgical and oncology inventory for Bayhealth Sussex, Beebe, and TidalHealth affiliates. She ensures coastal ORs stay stocked even during Route 1 closures.
Email: [email protected]
Chief Marcus Henry
Coastal EMS & Event Medicine Coordinator
Marcus served as Rehoboth Beach lifeguard medic and Lewes Fire Department captain. He now manages event caches, beach lifeguard supplies, and volunteer fire/EMS requests from Bethany to Bridgeville.
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Amelie Charles
Migrant & Behavioral Health Lead
Born in Haiti, Amelie directed La Red Health Center’s chronic care program before joining LAC Health. She ensures supplies meet linguistic, cultural, and portable needs for migrant farmworker clinics, MAT programs, and school-based health.
Email: [email protected]
How to Use This Drop-Off & Pickup Location
- Plan Around Route 113/404
Open 6:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m., with extended hours during hurricanes, summer events, or snow/ice. Overnight needs call +1 (703) 810-3898.
- Identify Facility & Funding Source
Provide hospital badge, EMS ID, event permit, or grant code (HRSA, SAMHSA, USDA). Multi-state tax exemptions available.
- Complete Chain-of-Custody
We document temperature logs, tamper seals, and cross-state compliance for MD/DE deliveries. Mobile clinics receive insulated totes for long drives.
- Receive Bilingual Confirmation
SMS/email confirmation in English/Spanish/Creole arrives within 90 seconds, with Route 1/113 advisories and EMR-ready attachments.
Serving Downstate Delaware & Eastern Shore
This hub supports Bayhealth Sussex, Beebe Healthcare, TidalHealth Nanticoke, Nemours Millsboro, La Red Health Center, Sussex County EMS, beach lifeguard units, poultry/agricultural clinics, Firefly/NASCAR/Bethany Frolic event teams, and cross-border partners in Salisbury and Berlin, MD.
Georgetown’s Return Day Tradition & Medical Ready Future
Every two years, Georgetown hosts “Return Day,” symbolizing community unity after elections. Historically a stagecoach stop and rail junction, the town became hub for Sussex County’s agricultural fairs and legal proceedings. The 1962 Ash Wednesday Storm and 2012 Hurricane Sandy underscored the need for inland supply caches supporting beach towns. The Delaware Coastal Airport expansion and Route 404 improvements now fuel economic growth and medical demand.
Sussex County Demographics & Health Needs
Sussex County population 247,000: 70% White, 17% Hispanic (largely Guatemalan, Mexican), 10% Black, 3% multiracial. Median household income $72k but agricultural pockets fall below $45k. Senior population (65+) exceeds 30%, generating cardiology, oncology, and home care demand. Spanish and Haitian Creole are common; seasonal workers boost languages like Mam and K’iche’. COPD, diabetes, and opioid overdoses exceed state averages. Beach tourism quadruples population on summer weekends, stressing EMS infrastructure.
Regulatory Compliance & Certifications
Compliant with Delaware Board of Pharmacy licensing, DEA Schedule II-V, FDA/IRB rules, Joint Commission/DNV requirements, OSHA/NIOSH for agricultural industries, FEMA ICS documentation, HIPAA/HITECH, and Delaware Public Health emergency plans.
What Sussex County Providers Say
Average rating 4.92/5 from hospitals, coastal EMS, occupational clinics, and community health partners.
Beach traffic can paralyze Route 1. LAC Health stages supplies inland so our ORs and cath labs never slow. During July 4th, they preloaded coastal clinics, saving hours.
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Our EMS units cover beaches, farms, and highways. LAC Health builds event kits for Sea Witch, hurricane caches for shelters, and keeps volunteer fire companies stocked all season.
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We serve migrant farmworkers in multiple languages. LAC Health provides culturally aware kits, cold boxes for field vaccines, and even sets up satellite drops when buses can’t reach us.
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Our lifeguards treat thousands of visitors daily. LAC Health restocks spinal boards, hydration supplies, and AEDs in hours—even mid-heatwave. They’re part of our beach safety plan.
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We manage 2,000 employees on rotating shifts. LAC Health delivers OSHA kits, respiratory PPE, and bilingual injury packets faster than any vendor we’ve worked with.
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Our nurses drive from Milford to Selbyville daily. LAC Health preloads wound care kits, oxygen, and IV supplies, delivering door-to-door when storms hit.
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