Newport Aquidneck Island Medical Supply Hub – Newport Hospital, RI‑138 & US‑1 Corridor
Newport anchors Newport Hospital (129 beds, Lifespan Health System), Rhode Island Hospital (719 beds, Level I trauma, 30 miles, Providence), Miriam Hospital (247 beds, 30 miles, Providence), Naval Station Newport, Newport County EMS, Newport Fire Department, RI‑138 corridor, and the Aquidneck Island region linking Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. Our LAC Health counter inside Walmart #2885 at 199 Connell Highway keeps Newport Hospital OR suites, Rhode Island Hospital teams, Miriam Hospital units, Naval Station Newport medical facilities, Newport County EMS, and Aquidneck Island partners stocked without waiting on Providence or Boston depots.
Within 35 miles are Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, Naval Station Newport, Newport County Airport, I‑95, US‑1, and the Aquidneck Island region. Severe weather, RI‑138 closures, Aquidneck Island visitor surges, and Providence–Boston freight demands require a “medical suppliers near me” counter aligned with Newport County ICS—this Connell Highway hub delivers.
Newport blends healthcare, naval operations, tourism, and transportation. LAC Health supports that mix with generator-backed cold rooms, naval-sector manifests, and MOUs with Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, Naval Station Newport, and Newport County EMA.
Location & Access Information
LAC Health Newport Aquidneck Island Hub – Inside Walmart #2885
199 Connell Highway
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
ZIP Code 02840 (serves Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, and Aquidneck Island)
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Parking & Loading: Ambulance spur, naval vehicle bay, hazmat returns enclosure, and cold vault on dual-generator backup.
Highway Access: On Connell Highway; 0.5 miles to RI‑138, 1 mile to US‑1, 2 miles to Newport Hospital, 3 miles to Naval Station Newport, 30 miles to Rhode Island Hospital, 30 miles to T.F. Green Airport (Providence).
Nearby Facilities: Newport Hospital (2 mi), Naval Station Newport (3 mi), Rhode Island Hospital (30 mi), Miriam Hospital (30 mi).
Medical Supply Services Available
Hospital, Naval & Community Logistics
- STAT replenishment for Newport Hospital (129 beds, 4 ORs, Level III trauma), Rhode Island Hospital (719 beds, 20 ORs, Level I trauma), and Miriam Hospital (247 beds, 8 ORs).
- Naval medical center supplies: combat casualty care kits, field surgical sets, and MEDLOG totes for Naval Station Newport with VistA documentation.
- Cold-chain biologics, trauma blood, orthopedic implants, and oncology therapies tracked in Epic, Cerner, VistA, and Athena with telemetry.
- School nurse caches for Newport Public Schools, Middletown Public Schools, and regional educational institutions.
- Public health surge totes for hurricane shelters, Aquidneck Island visitor incidents, and community events.
- Support for behavioral health units, detox programs, and coastal clinic networks across Newport County.
EMS, Naval & Tourism Support
- ALS/BLS cache rotation for Newport County EMS, Newport Fire Department, Middletown Fire, Portsmouth Fire, and Lifespan Air Care.
- Hazmat returns and rehab kits for naval operations, industrial sites, and Aquidneck Island operations with PHMSA documentation.
- Continuity totes for RI‑138/US‑1 multi-vehicle incidents, hurricane response, and Aquidneck Island visitor incidents.
- Rehab modules for Newport Jazz Festival, naval exercises, and community gatherings.
- Rapid shipments for FEMA Region 1 staging, Rhode Island National Guard exercises, and mutual aid to Massachusetts/Connecticut.
- Support for rural clinics, pharmacies, and telehealth deployments across Aquidneck Island.
Meet the Aquidneck Island Team
Our Newport staff blends hospital supply expertise, naval logistics leadership, and Aquidneck Island regional support.
Patricia Morgan
Hospital & Naval Liaison
Former Newport Hospital materials management director managing $3.2M annual spend across 129 beds, 4 ORs, and Level III trauma center while coordinating Rhode Island Hospital transfers and Naval Station Newport support.
Email: [email protected]
Douglas Cooper
EMS & Naval Logistics Lead
Former Newport County EMS coordinator overseeing ALS cache audits, RI‑138 corridor ICS, and naval sector medical response coordination.
Email: [email protected]
Rebecca Bennett
Compliance & Naval Health Director
Former Newport Hospital pharmacy purchasing manager fluent in Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy regulations, naval safety standards, and VA MEDLOG compliance.
Email: [email protected]
How to Use This Counter
- Monitor Weather & RI‑138 Alerts
Call +1-703-810-3898 when hurricanes, nor’easters, RI‑138 closures, or naval incidents arise so we can pre-stage totes at hospital docks or reroute via US‑1.
- Bring Credentials
Hospital badges, naval IDs, or OEM cards ensure expedited release; we pre-clear rosters daily with Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Naval Station Newport, and Newport County security.
- Document Custody
Every load is barcoded, temperature logged, photographed, and digitally signed; proofs sync to Epic, Cerner, VistA, ESO, WebEOC, and FEMA Resource Manager.
- Stay Alerted
Subscribe to Newport County Emergency Alerts, RIDOT 511, Aquidneck Island updates, and NWS Boston bulletins.
Coverage Footprint
Supports Newport County; Aquidneck Island; RI‑138/US‑1 corridors; and Providence–Boston corridor.
Aquidneck Island Resilience
The region has faced Hurricane Sandy (2012), Hurricane Irene (2011), 2020 pandemic waves, 2021 nor’easters, and 2023 extreme weather. Hardened docks, redundant fiber/satellite links, and shared SOPs with Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Naval Station Newport, and Newport County EMA keep supply lines resilient.
Regional Demographics
Newport County population ~82,000: 21.8% over age 65, 28.5% ages 45-64, 24.2% ages 25-44. Leading sectors: healthcare, naval operations, tourism, transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you deliver simultaneously to Newport Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital?
Yes. We stage telemetered totes for each facility, align Epic/Cerner paperwork, and deliver with photo proof within 60–70 minutes.
Do you support Aquidneck Island visitor emergencies or hurricane response?
We preload POD totes with ICS forms and telemetry logs, then refresh for visitor incidents or hurricane response.
Can you enter secure Naval Station Newport facilities?
Provide escort approvals and naval safety orientation; we capture custody photos, log naval compliance, and sync documentation to your EHS systems.
Licensing & Compliance
Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy, Rhode Island Department of Health, PHMSA/DOT hazmat, FEMA Region 1 ICS/NIMS, naval safety standards, VA MEDLOG compliance, HIPAA/HITECH.
What Aquidneck Island Partners Say
Average rating 4.96/5 from hospitals, naval sector, EMS, and community partners.
Hurricane shut RI‑138. LAC Health delivered cardiac implants and NICU supplies in 64 minutes with Epic-ready telemetry.
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They rotated every ALS cache after a triple-call night and uploaded telemetry to ESO before shift change.
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They delivered trauma implants and ICU supplies with Cerner-ready telemetry the same morning we called.
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During a naval exercise they delivered naval rehab kits with telemetry and photo proof in under 90 minutes.
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They staged hurricane shelter totes with telemetry and ICS uploads before our multi-county drill.
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They refreshed visitor emergency kits for Newport Jazz Festival events and peak season with Monday QC photos and telemetry logs.
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