Huron James River Medical Supply Hub – Huron Regional Medical Center, I‑90 & US‑14 Corridor
Huron anchors Huron Regional Medical Center (49 beds, Beadle County’s largest hospital), Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center (545 beds, Level II trauma, 110 miles, Sioux Falls), Sanford USD Medical Center (545 beds, Level II trauma, 110 miles, Sioux Falls), Beadle County EMS, Huron Fire Department, I‑90 corridor, and the James River region linking Huron, Mitchell, and Pierre. Our LAC Health counter inside Walmart #3853 at 2791 Dakota Avenue South keeps Huron Regional Medical Center OR suites, Avera McKennan teams, Sanford USD units, Beadle County EMS, and James River partners stocked without waiting on Sioux Falls or Minneapolis depots.
Within 120 miles are Huron Regional Medical Center, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, Sanford USD Medical Center, I‑90, US‑14, Mitchell (15,000), Pierre (14,000), and the James River region. Severe weather, I‑90 closures, James River visitor surges, and Sioux Falls–Minneapolis freight demands require a “medical suppliers near me” counter aligned with Beadle County ICS—this Dakota Avenue hub delivers.
Huron blends healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation. LAC Health supports that mix with generator-backed cold rooms, agriculture-sector manifests, and MOUs with Huron Regional Medical Center, Avera McKennan, Sanford USD, and Beadle County EMA.
Location & Access Information
LAC Health Huron James River Hub – Inside Walmart #3853
2791 Dakota Avenue South
Huron, South Dakota 57350
ZIP Code 57350 (serves Huron, Mitchell, Pierre, and Beadle 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 Dakota Avenue; 0.5 miles to I‑90, 1 mile to US‑14, 2 miles to Huron Regional Medical Center, 110 miles to Avera McKennan Hospital, 110 miles to Sanford USD Medical Center, 120 miles to Sioux Falls Regional Airport.
Nearby Facilities: Huron Regional Medical Center (2 mi), Avera McKennan Hospital (110 mi), Sanford USD Medical Center (110 mi), South Dakota State Fairgrounds (1 mi).
Medical Supply Services Available
Hospital & Community Logistics
- STAT replenishment for Huron Regional Medical Center (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 Huron School District, James Valley Christian School, and regional educational institutions.
- Public health surge totes for blizzard shelters, James River visitor incidents, and community events.
- Support for behavioral health units, detox programs, and rural clinic networks across Beadle, Spink, and Hand counties.
EMS & Agriculture Support
- ALS/BLS cache rotation for Beadle County EMS, Huron Fire Department, Mitchell Fire, Pierre Fire, and Avera Air Care.
- Hazmat returns and rehab kits for agriculture facilities, industrial sites, and James River operations with PHMSA documentation.
- Continuity totes for I‑90/US‑14 multi-vehicle incidents, blizzard response, and James River visitor incidents.
- Rehab modules for agriculture incidents, South Dakota State Fair 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 James River region.
Meet the James River Team
Our Huron staff blends hospital supply expertise, agriculture coordination, and James River regional support.
Patricia Morgan
Hospital Liaison
Former Huron Regional Medical Center materials management director managing $1.6M 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 Beadle County EMS coordinator overseeing ALS cache audits, I‑90 corridor ICS, and agriculture sector medical response coordination.
Email: [email protected]
Rebecca Bennett
Compliance Director
Former Huron Regional Medical Center 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‑90 Alerts
Call +1-703-810-3898 when blizzards, I‑90 closures, or James River 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 Huron Regional Medical Center, Avera McKennan, Sanford USD, and Beadle 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 Beadle County Emergency Alerts, SDDOT 511, James River updates, and NWS Sioux Falls bulletins.
Coverage Footprint
Supports Beadle, Spink, and Hand counties; James River region; I‑90/US‑14 corridors; and Sioux Falls–Minneapolis corridor.
James River 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 Huron Regional Medical Center, Avera McKennan, Sanford USD, and Beadle County EMA keep supply lines resilient.
Regional Demographics
Beadle County population ~19,000: 18.2% over age 65, 25.8% ages 45-64, 24.6% ages 25-44. Leading sectors: healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you deliver simultaneously to Huron Regional Medical Center 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 James River 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‑90 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.
What James River Partners Say
Average rating 4.95/5 from hospitals, EMS, agriculture sector, and community partners.
Blizzard shut I‑90. LAC Health delivered cardiac implants and NICU supplies in 65 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 James River Valley visitor incident they delivered rehab kits with telemetry and photo proof in under 90 minutes.
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They staged blizzard shelter totes with telemetry and ICS uploads before our multi-county drill.
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They refreshed agriculture sector emergency kits for James River Valley events and peak season with Monday QC photos and telemetry logs.
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