Auburndale & Polk County Medical Supply Hub – I‑4 Logistics for Lakeland–Winter Haven Caregivers
Auburndale, Florida anchors the I‑4 logistics triangle between Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Walt Disney World. Our LAC Health counter inside Walmart #718 at 2120 US Highway 92 West ensures Lakeland Regional Health, BayCare Winter Haven, Central Florida Health Care, Polk County Fire Rescue, and Amazon/J.B. Hunt distribution centers get hospital-grade support without driving to Tampa or Orlando.
From soccer tournaments at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park to LEGOLAND emergency activations and supply runs for Publix’s corporate HQ, this hub keeps Polk County’s 750,000 residents within reach of “medical suppliers near me.” We stage implants, pediatric surge carts, dialysis supplies, storm caches, and occupational health kits where I‑4 and the Polk Parkway intersect, so clinicians and medics spend more time with patients and less in traffic.
Auburndale grew from a rail town into a supply powerhouse for citrus, phosphate, and modern logistics. Our team mirrors that history with redundant freezer monitoring, bilingual signage, AHCA scripting, and Polk County Incident Management credentials to cover hurricanes, sinkholes, and mass events.
Location & Access Information
LAC Health Polk Logistics Hub – Inside Walmart #718
2120 US Highway 92 West
Auburndale, Florida 33823
ZIP Code 33823 (serving Auburndale, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Davenport, Haines City, Polk City, Lake Alfred, and ChampionsGate)
Open in Google Maps →
Parking & Loading: 600-space lot with dedicated EMS lane, forklift-ready dock, and dry storage mezzanine for hurricane pallets.
Highway Access: 1 mile to Polk Parkway (SR 570), 4 miles to I‑4, 7 miles to US 27, 10 miles to US 98, 35 miles to Tampa, 40 miles to Orlando.
Nearby Facilities: Lakeland Regional Health (9 mi), BayCare Winter Haven Hospital (7 mi), Central Florida Health Care HQ (4 mi), Polk County EOC (5 mi), LEGOLAND Florida (11 mi), Publix corporate campus (8 mi).
Medical Supply Services Available
Wholesale & Crossover Support
- Hospital replenishment for Lakeland Regional, BayCare Winter Haven, AdventHealth Heart of Florida, and Orlando Health Reunion Village ER.
- ASC and imaging turnover kits for Watson Clinic, Bond Clinic, and Heart of Florida Surgery Center.
- EMS/Fire caches for Polk County Fire Rescue (68 stations), Lakeland Fire Department, Winter Haven Fire, and Polk County Sheriff’s SWAT medics.
- Employer health and OSHA packets for Publix, Amazon, Coca-Cola, Saddle Creek Logistics, and CSX Intermodal.
- School, sports, and special event packs for Polk County Public Schools, Florida Southern College, Southeastern University, and RP Funding Center events.
- Theme park & attraction support for LEGOLAND Florida, Peppa Pig Theme Park, Safari Wilderness, and Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo.
Reverse Logistics & Compliance
- DEA-compliant returns with AHCA documentation and courier escorts during hurricane curfews.
- Cold-chain biologics, cell therapy, and fertility meds with temperature telemetry tied to Polk EOC dashboards.
- Device recall handling for EP/cath lab hardware, dialysis circuits, and robotics components moving between Tampa and Orlando.
- Telehealth kit refurbishment and home-infusion rotation for Lakeland Regional Hospital at Home and BayCare@Home.
- Grant-tracked distributions for USDA rural broadband health, HRSA mobile clinic pilots, and Polk CARES community paramedicine programs.
- Hurricane and sinkhole cache rotation for shelters at George Jenkins High, Lake Eva Center, and ChampionsGate resorts.
Meet the Polk County Logistics Team
Our associates span Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Davenport—combining hospital supply chain experience with EOC credentials.
Erin Salazar
Lakeland Regional & Watson Clinic Liaison
Erin led invasive cardiology supply at Lakeland Regional. She now synchronizes implants, oncology kits, and research trial shipments across Polk.
Email: [email protected]
Chief Damon Price
Polk Fire Rescue & Special Events
Former Polk County Fire Rescue logistics chief, Damon oversees ALS cache checks, hazmat supplies, and RP Funding Center mass-gathering kits.
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Shanice Fuller
Community & School Health Lead
Dr. Fuller ran Polk County Public Schools’ health services. She curates AED programs, behavioral health kits, and Title I clinic supplies for 150 campuses.
Email: [email protected]
How to Use This Polk Hub
- Schedule Pickups Around I‑4
Hours 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; overnight access via +1-703-810-3898 during hurricanes, sinkholes, or mass events.
- Show Credentials
Bring hospital/EMS badge, Polk County ID, or grant paperwork. We pre-tag loads by facility and cost center.
- Confirm Chain-of-Custody
We scan every tote, log temperatures, add tamper seals, and sync documentation to Epic, Cerner, ESO, or Coupa.
- Track in Real Time
Receive SMS/email updates with I‑4 crash alerts, Polk Parkway toll status, and FHP escorts if needed.
Coverage Footprint
Supports Lakeland Regional Health, BayCare Winter Haven, AdventHealth Heart of Florida, Watson Clinic, Bond Clinic, Polk County Sheriff, Polk Fire Rescue, Polk County Schools, Southeastern University, LEGOLAND medical, Amazon Lakeland fulfillment, Publix campuses, and CSX intermodal operations.
Auburndale’s Rail & Logistics Legacy
Founded in 1880 as a rail stop between Tampa and Orlando, Auburndale fed the citrus and phosphate boom. The 1950s Phosphate Highway and 1999 Polk Parkway cemented its logistics role, while hurricanes Charley, Irma, and Ian highlighted the need for inland supply caches. Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo, RP Funding Center championships, and Florida Polytech growth now drive year-round surges. Our counter taps that legacy with hardened storage, generator tie-ins, and Polk EOC integration.
Polk County Demographics & Health Indicators
County population 750,000+ with median age 39. Racial mix: 47% White, 30% Hispanic/Latino, 17% Black, 4% Asian, 2% multiracial. Languages: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese. Chronic issues: diabetes, COPD, maternal health disparities, opioid overdoses, and high trauma volumes along I‑4. Tourism and sports bring more than 10 million annual visitors, requiring scalable medical logistics.
Licensing & Compliance
Florida Board of Pharmacy wholesale license, Polk County Emergency Management vendor approval, DEA Schedule II-V, FDA/IRB handling, Joint Commission/DNV alignment, OSHA/NIOSH standards, FEMA ICS/NIMS credentialing, HIPAA/HITECH security, and Polk County Schools vendor clearance.
What Polk County Partners Say
Average rating 4.94/5 from hospitals, EMS, schools, and employers.
Storm traffic jammed I‑4, but LAC Health still delivered ECMO tubing and closure devices within 75 minutes. Their documentation dropped straight into Cerner.
✓ Verified
With 68 stations we burn through supplies fast. LAC Health scans every case, tracks expirations, and supports our hurricane task force deployments flawlessly.
✓ Verified
Our 150 clinics require meticulous grant tracking. LAC Health labels every shipment by school, funding source, and nurse lead—audits take half the time now.
✓ Verified
Tournament weekends stress our clinics. LAC Health sends orthopedic braces, PRP kits, and hydration gear with less than four hours’ notice.
✓ Verified
Holiday crowds quadruple our patient volume. LAC Health pre-builds pediatric supplies, sensory kits, and hydration packs so we stay ahead.
✓ Verified
Peak season adds 4,000 associates per shift. LAC Health keeps OSHA-compliant trauma kits, cooling vests, and pharmacy supplies calibrated to our automation schedules.
✓ Verified
