Brookings Big Sioux Medical Supply Hub – Brookings Health System, I‑29 & US‑14 Corridor
Brookings anchors Brookings Health System (49 beds, Brookings County’s largest hospital), Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center (545 beds, Level II trauma, 55 miles, Sioux Falls), Sanford USD Medical Center (545 beds, Level II trauma, 55 miles, Sioux Falls), Brookings County EMS, Brookings Fire Department, I‑29 corridor, and the Big Sioux region linking Brookings, Sioux Falls, and Watertown. Our LAC Health counter inside Walmart #1538 at 2233 6th Street keeps Brookings Health System OR suites, Avera McKennan teams, Sanford USD units, Brookings County EMS, and Big Sioux partners stocked without waiting on Sioux Falls or Minneapolis depots.
Within 60 miles are Brookings Health System, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, Sanford USD Medical Center, I‑29, US‑14, Sioux Falls (192,000), Watertown (22,000), and the Big Sioux region. Severe weather, I‑29 closures, Big Sioux visitor surges, and Sioux Falls–Minneapolis freight demands require a “medical suppliers near me” counter aligned with Brookings County ICS—this 6th Street hub delivers.
Brookings blends healthcare, agriculture, higher education, and transportation. LAC Health supports that mix with generator-backed cold rooms, agriculture-sector manifests, and MOUs with Brookings Health System, Avera McKennan, Sanford USD, and Brookings County EMA.
Location & Access Information
LAC Health Brookings Big Sioux Hub – Inside Walmart #1538
2233 6th Street
Brookings, South Dakota 57006
ZIP Code 57006 (serves Brookings, Sioux Falls, Watertown, and Brookings County)
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Parking & Loading: Ambulance spur, agriculture vehicle bay, hazmat returns enclosure, and cold vault on dual-generator backup.
Highway Access: On 6th Street; 0.5 miles to I‑29, 2 miles to US‑14, 1 mile to Brookings Health System, 55 miles to Avera McKennan Hospital, 55 miles to Sanford USD Medical Center, 60 miles to Sioux Falls Regional Airport.
Nearby Facilities: Brookings Health System (1 mi), Avera McKennan Hospital (55 mi), Sanford USD Medical Center (55 mi), South Dakota State University (1 mi).
Medical Supply Services Available
Hospital & Community Logistics
- STAT replenishment for Brookings Health System (49 beds, 2 ORs, Level IV trauma), Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center (545 beds, 20 ORs, Level II trauma), and Sanford USD Medical Center (545 beds, 20 ORs, Level II trauma).
- Cold-chain biologics, trauma blood, orthopedic implants, and oncology therapies tracked in Epic, Cerner, and Athena with telemetry.
- School nurse caches for Brookings School District, South Dakota State University, and regional educational institutions.
- Public health surge totes for blizzard shelters, Big Sioux visitor incidents, and community events.
- Support for behavioral health units, detox programs, and rural clinic networks across Brookings, Moody, and Deuel counties.
EMS & Agriculture Support
- ALS/BLS cache rotation for Brookings County EMS, Brookings Fire Department, Sioux Falls Fire, Watertown Fire, and Avera Air Care.
- Hazmat returns and rehab kits for agriculture facilities, industrial sites, and Big Sioux operations with PHMSA documentation.
- Continuity totes for I‑29/US‑14 multi-vehicle incidents, blizzard response, and Big Sioux visitor incidents.
- Rehab modules for agriculture incidents, Big Sioux events, and community gatherings.
- Rapid shipments for FEMA Region 8 staging, South Dakota National Guard exercises, and mutual aid to Minnesota/Iowa.
- Support for rural clinics, pharmacies, and telehealth deployments across the Big Sioux region.
Meet the Big Sioux Team
Our Brookings staff blends hospital supply expertise, agriculture coordination, and Big Sioux regional support.
Patricia Morgan
Hospital Liaison
Former Brookings Health System materials management director managing $1.8M annual spend across 49 beds, 2 ORs, and Level IV trauma center while coordinating Avera McKennan and Sanford USD transfers and regional support.
Email: [email protected]
Douglas Cooper
EMS & Agriculture Logistics Lead
Former Brookings County EMS coordinator overseeing ALS cache audits, I‑29 corridor ICS, and agriculture sector medical response coordination.
Email: [email protected]
Rebecca Bennett
Compliance Director
Former Brookings Health System pharmacy purchasing manager fluent in South Dakota Board of Pharmacy regulations, PHMSA/DOT hazmat, and compliance documentation.
Email: [email protected]
How to Use This Counter
- Monitor Weather & I‑29 Alerts
Call +1-703-810-3898 when blizzards, I‑29 closures, or Big Sioux incidents arise so we can pre-stage totes at hospital docks or reroute via US‑14.
- Bring Credentials
Hospital badges, agriculture facility IDs, or OEM cards ensure expedited release; we pre-clear rosters daily with Brookings Health System, Avera McKennan, Sanford USD, and Brookings County security.
- Document Custody
Every load is barcoded, temperature logged, photographed, and digitally signed; proofs sync to Epic, Cerner, ESO, WebEOC, and FEMA Resource Manager.
- Stay Alerted
Subscribe to Brookings County Emergency Alerts, SDDOT 511, Big Sioux updates, and NWS Sioux Falls bulletins.
Coverage Footprint
Supports Brookings, Moody, and Deuel counties; Big Sioux region; I‑29/US‑14 corridors; and Sioux Falls–Minneapolis corridor.
Big Sioux Resilience
The region has faced the 2020 pandemic waves, 2021 blizzards, 2022 winter storms, and 2023 extreme weather. Hardened docks, redundant fiber/satellite links, and shared SOPs with Brookings Health System, Avera McKennan, Sanford USD, and Brookings County EMA keep supply lines resilient.
Regional Demographics
Brookings County population ~35,000: 15.8% over age 65, 24.2% ages 45-64, 28.4% ages 25-44. Leading sectors: healthcare, agriculture, higher education, transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you deliver simultaneously to Brookings Health System and Avera McKennan?
Yes. We stage telemetered totes for each facility, align Epic/Cerner paperwork, and deliver with photo proof within 60–70 minutes.
Do you support Big Sioux visitor emergencies or blizzard response?
We preload POD totes with ICS forms and telemetry logs, then refresh for visitor incidents or blizzard response.
Can you deliver to Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls?
Yes. We coordinate with Sanford USD Medical Center for STAT deliveries along I‑29 with telemetry proof.
Licensing & Compliance
South Dakota Board of Pharmacy, South Dakota Department of Health, PHMSA/DOT hazmat, FEMA Region 8 ICS/NIMS, HIPAA/HITECH.
