Ames North Grand Medical Supply Hub – Story County Rural & Highway 69 Support
North Ames connects Mary Greeley Medical Center, Story County Medical Center (Nevada), Planned Parenthood North Grand, ISU north campus research farms, and Story City’s critical access hospital. Our LAC Health counter inside Walmart #749 at 3105 Grand Avenue keeps rural clinics, long-term care facilities, ISU student life, and I‑35 commuters supplied with compliant medical logistics just off Grand Avenue and 30th Street.
Within minutes you’ll find Story Medical Center, Bethany Life, Story City Memorial Hospital, Roland EMS, the ISU BioCentury Research Farm, the USDA Seed Science Center, and the Highway 30/US 69 logistics triangle. Snowstorms, derecho debris, farm injuries, and ISU sports surges all rely on fast, local inventory. When northern Story County searches “medical suppliers near me,” this North Grand hub delivers chain-of-custody precision for clinics, campus departments, and rural EMS.
Grand Avenue has linked Ames to northern Iowa since the Lincoln Highway era. Today, it hosts research farms, apartment communities, church clinics, and manufacturing sites. LAC Health pairs that heritage with cold-chain redundancy, bilingual instructions, and partnerships across Story City, Nevada, Roland, and Gilbert.
Location & Access Information
LAC Health North Grand Hub – Inside Walmart #749
3105 Grand Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
ZIP Code 50010 (serves North Ames, Gilbert, Story City, Roland, Nevada, and I‑35 mile markers 111‑120)
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Parking & Loading: North-side dock for semis, ambulance loop near the garden center, and lockable refrigeration for rural deliveries.
Highway Access: Direct to US 69, 1 mile to 13th Street (east–west connector), 2 miles to US 30, 5 miles to I‑35, 45 miles to Des Moines International Airport.
Nearby Facilities: Story Medical Center Nevada (11 mi), Story City Memorial Hospital (13 mi), Bethany Life (12 mi), Story County EMA (5 mi), ISU North Research Farms (2 mi).
Medical Supply Services Available
Wholesale & Rural Health Support
- Hospital/CAH replenishment for Story Medical Center, Story City Memorial, Boone County Hospital, and Mary Greeley satellite departments.
- Primary care/urgent care kits for McFarland North Ames, UnityPoint Express, Planned Parenthood North Grand, and ISU student clinics.
- EMS caches for Story County EMS, Roland EMS, Gilbert Fire, Story City Ambulance, and Iowa DOT Highway Helper teams.
- Long-term care and behavioral health supply rotation for Bethany Life, Ballard Creek Retirement, and Lutheran Services of Iowa.
- Ag/industry occupational support for Sukup Manufacturing, 3M Story City, PowerFilm Solar, and ISU research farms.
- Mass event staging for Iowa Games, Story County Fair, ISU north campus athletics, and local marathons.
Reverse Logistics & Compliance
- DEA, USDA, and VA-compliant returns with rural pickup scheduling and documented escort when needed.
- Cold-chain biologics, OB meds, and vaccines with IoT telemetry and generator-backed refrigeration for unpaved deliveries.
- Device recall handling for ventilators, portable imaging, infusion pumps, and telehealth equipment moving between Ames and rural clinics.
- Telehealth/RPM refurbishment for Story County Public Health, Northcrest Community, and ISU employee health.
- Emergency cache rotation for Story County EMA, Boone County EMA, and Iowa DOT winter storm shelters.
- Hazmat courier swaps for Iowa DNR fisheries labs, Ames Laboratory field teams, and USDA agronomy pilots.
Your North Ames Logistics Team
Farm-raised paramedics, ISU alumni, and long-term care specialists staff this counter.
Kelly Baird
Story Medical & LTC Liaison
Kelly managed supply at Story Medical Center Nevada. She now coordinates implants, infusion kits, and long-term care replenishment across northern Story County.
Email: [email protected]
Lieutenant Mark Elmore
EMS & Highway Logistics
A former Story City Ambulance lieutenant, Mark manages ALS cache rotation, winter storm staging, and rural hazmat documentation.
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Tania Cole
Community & School Health Lead
Dr. Cole led Story County Public Health’s maternal-child programs. She designs bilingual chronic-care kits, school clinic bundles, and farm safety supplies.
Email: [email protected]
How to Use This Counter
- Plan Around Grand Avenue & 13th Street
Open 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; call +1-703-810-3898 for overnight storm or evacuation pickups.
- Present Credentials
Hospital/EMS badge, LTC facility ID, ISU/DOE/USDA clearance, or grant letter ensures immediate release.
- Chain-of-Custody & Documentation
We scan, temp-log, seal, and transmit proof via Epic, Cerner, ESO, or state grant portals within 90 seconds.
- Track Rural Routes
Receive SMS/email updates covering Hwy 69 closures, US 30 weather, and arrival ETAs for gravel-road deliveries.
Coverage Footprint
Supports Story Medical Center, Story City Memorial Hospital, Bethany Life, Mary Greeley outreach, Story County EMS, ISU north campus, Boone Hospital, and highway/industrial employers north of Ames.
North Grand Heritage
Grand Avenue carried early Lincoln Highway travelers, supported WWII agronomy projects, and now hosts major retail, church clinics, and student housing. Floods on Squaw Creek, 2013 blizzards, and statewide pandemic clinics all used North Grand as staging ground. LAC Health continues that tradition with generator-backed refrigeration, volunteer-friendly pickup lanes, and farmland-tough packaging.
North Story County Snapshot
Population ≈45,000 across North Ames, Gilbert, Story City, Roland, and Nevada. Mix of students, farmers, retirees, and biotech engineers. Health priorities include cardiac care for seniors, farm injury readiness, bilingual outreach for immigrant workers, and student wellness. Local supply staging shortens response times and keeps clinics stocked during winter storms.
Licensing & Compliance
Iowa Board of Pharmacy wholesale license, DEA Schedule II–V, FDA/IRB, Joint Commission/DNV, OSHA/NIOSH, FEMA ICS/NIMS, HIPAA/HITECH, and Story County vendor approval.
What North Story County Providers Say
Average rating 4.92/5 from rural hospitals, EMS, long-term care, and event teams.
A rollover on Highway 30 filled our ER. LAC Health staged trauma carts and IV warmers at North Grand before the second ambulance arrived.
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Winter crashes burn through RSI meds and IV supplies. LAC Health audits our kits and has replacements ready on the shelf.
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Long-term care requires careful med handling. LAC Health labels everything by resident, funding stream, and schedule so audits are a breeze.
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Thousands of athletes rotate through our venues. LAC Health builds kits by sport and facility, then picks them up for restock before the next day’s schedule.
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Our clinic needs privacy and precision. LAC Health delivers sensitive meds sealed, signed, and documented within minutes of our call.
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We relocate lab crews to field stations frequently. LAC Health handles hazmat manifests and cold-chain gear for each trip north.
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