Atchison & Missouri River Bluff Medical Supply Hub – Rail, River & University Readiness
Perched above the Missouri River, Atchison supports Benedictine College, Atchison Hospital, Mosaic Life Care, Amberwell Health, the Port of Atchison, BNSF rail yards, Distillers Grain processors, and Amelia Earhart tourism. Our LAC Health counter inside Walmart #1054 at 1920 Highway 73 keeps hospitals, EMS agencies, port security, and university clinics supplied with compliant inventory without driving to Kansas City.
Within 10 minutes are Atchison Hospital, Amberwell clinics, Benedictine College athletic medicine, USD 409 school nurses, Bradken foundry, MGP Ingredients, the Amelia Earhart Airport, and Atchison County Emergency Management. Flood stages on the Missouri, bridge closures, and cruise ship arrivals all require fast logistics. “Medical suppliers near me” for Atchison and northeastern Kansas now points to this Highway 73 hub.
Atchison’s history ranges from Lewis & Clark encampments to St. Benedict’s Abbey, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, and Amelia Earhart’s childhood home. LAC Health honors that heritage with multi-modal logistics, river-flood continuity plans, and tight coordination with Atchison County IMT.
Location & Access Information
LAC Health Northeast Kansas Hub – Inside Walmart #1054
1920 Highway 73
Atchison, Kansas 66002
ZIP Code 66002 (serves Atchison, Effingham, Lancaster, Troy, St. Joseph MO corridor, and US‑59/US‑73 traffic)
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Parking & Loading: Wide apron for semis, ambulance access near pharmacy doors, and secure refrigeration with generator tie-ins.
Highway Access: Direct to US‑73, 2 miles to US‑59 river bridge, 21 miles to I‑29 (St. Joseph), 45 miles to I‑435 (Kansas City), adjacent to K‑7 corridor.
Nearby Facilities: Atchison Hospital (1.5 mi), Benedictine College (2 mi), Port of Atchison (3 mi), Amelia Earhart Airport (4 mi), Amberwell Clinics (0.5 mi).
Medical Supply Services Available
Healthcare & Campus Logistics
- Hospital support for Atchison Hospital, Amberwell Health, Mosaic Life Care (St. Joseph), and Providence/University of Kansas Health outreach clinics.
- EMS cache rotation for Atchison County EMS, Doniphan County EMS, Bendena Fire, Brown County mutual aid, and Missouri River rescue teams.
- University & school health kits for Benedictine College, Maur Hill–Mount Academy, USD 409/430, and Highland Community College tech center.
- Port and industrial occupational bundles for MGP Ingredients, Bradken, Blish-Mize, and BNSF/Union Pacific yards.
- Tourism/event staging for Amelia Earhart Festival, Riverfront cruises, Benedictine athletics, and Kansas Speedway overflow medical teams.
- Telehealth/home care kits for Amberwell Home Health, Northeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department, and St. Benedict’s Abbey infirmary.
Reverse Logistics & Specialized Handling
- DEA, DOT, and US Coast Guard-compliant returns with bridge-safe packaging and tamper seals for marine escorts.
- Cold-chain biologics, transplant tissues, oncology mixes, and pediatric meds tracked with IoT telemetry feeding Epic/Cerner dashboards.
- Device recall handling for cath labs, robotic surgery, ventilators, and port authority safety units moving between Atchison and Kansas City.
- Telehealth refurbishment for rural clinics in Hiawatha, Sabetha, Troy, and St. Joseph parish partners.
- Flood/tornado cache rotation for Atchison County EMA, Doniphan County LEPC, and Missouri River levee teams.
- Hazmat courier swaps for EPA/MO-KS bi-state monitoring, BNSF derailment teams, and ethanol plant compliance.
Your Atchison Logistics Team
Our associates include river-rescue medics, Benedictine alumni, and port safety specialists with ICS and hazmat credentials.
Morgan Earley
Atchison & Amberwell Liaison
Morgan led supply chain at Atchison Hospital. She now coordinates surgical implants, imaging kits, and OB packs for Atchison and Doniphan County facilities.
Email: [email protected]
Lt. Sean Dela Cruz
River & Rail Response Coordinator
A former Atchison County EMS lieutenant and USCG auxiliarist, Sean manages ALS caches, river-rescue rehab kits, and port security documentation.
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Annalise Becker
Campus & Community Health Lead
Former Benedictine College health director, Dr. Becker curates chronic-care bundles, athletic medicine kits, and parish clinic supplies.
Email: [email protected]
How to Use This Counter
- Schedule Around Bridge & Rail Traffic
Open 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; overnight flood or rail incidents supported via +1-703-810-3898.
- Show Credentials
Hospital badge, EMS ID, port pass, BNSF escort letter, or campus authorization ensures immediate pickup.
- Seal Chain-of-Custody
We scan totes, log temps, seal, and transmit proof to Epic, Cerner, ESO, Workday, or campus systems within 90 seconds.
- Track Notifications
SMS/email alerts include MODOT/KDOT bridge status, river flood bulletins, and BNSF dispatch impacts.
Coverage Footprint
Supports Atchison Hospital, Amberwell Health, Mosaic Life Care, Benedictine College, Port of Atchison, BNSF/UP rail, county EMS, and Missouri River communities spanning northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri.
Missouri River Heritage
Atchison launched the ATSF Railway, served as a Civil War logistics node, and birthed aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. Floods (1952, 1993, 2019), 2007’s chemical release, and the 2020 pandemic tested the city’s resilience. LAC Health protects that legacy with flood-elevated storage, hazmat-capable couriers, and redundant communications.
Atchison & Doniphan County Snapshot
Population ~55,000 across Atchison, Doniphan, and neighboring Missouri counties. Mix: 82% White, 7% Black, 6% Hispanic/Latino, 2% Asian, 3% Native American/other. Economies include higher education, port logistics, agriculture, and manufacturing. Local staging shortens drive times compared with Kansas City or St. Joseph warehouses.
Licensing & Compliance
Kansas Board of Pharmacy wholesale license, Missouri reciprocal vendor approval, DEA Schedule II–V, FDA/IRB, Joint Commission/DNV alignment, OSHA/NIOSH, USCG port coordination, FEMA ICS/NIMS, HIPAA/HITECH, and Atchison County contracts.
What Northeast Kansas Providers Say
Average rating 4.95/5 from hospitals, EMS, campus, and port partners.
Simultaneous stroke and trauma activations needed implants and perfusion supplies. LAC Health delivered from Highway 73 before our Kansas City supplier even dispatched.
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Fog on the Amelia Earhart bridge stalled mutual aid. LAC Health rotated ALS kits and rehab supplies so our units stayed available on the bluffs.
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Orientation week and flu clinic overlapped. LAC Health labeled supplies by dorm and athletic squad, saving our nurses hours.
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Barge crews needed heat-stress kits, AEDs, and hazmat antidotes. LAC Health packaged everything with ICS tags and Coast Guard paperwork.
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Our rural clinics rely on same-day vaccines. LAC Health monitors every load through temperature shock on the bluffs and texts us the data instantly.
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Riverfront concerts bring tens of thousands. LAC Health labels trauma, hydration, and AED caches by zone and retrieves them for restock before sunrise.
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