Lisa Adkins, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner that has been with Southern West Virginia Health System for over 6 years, providing care to those within our schools and communities. If you come to our Lincoln Primary Care Center for an acute care episode through our walk-in service, Lisa is one of our providers you may work with to resolve your health concern(s). Lisa Adkins, FNP-BC practices at:  

• Lincoln County High School Panther Center 
• Lincoln Primary Care Center  

Areas of focus for Lisa Adkins, FNP-BC include:  

• School Based Health 
• Walk-In Service 

What is an FNP-BC?  

A FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified. Family Nurse Practitioner programs are broad in scope, allowing those who graduate with this type of degree to have knowledge necessary to treat people of all ages, from infants to older adults. Nurse Practitioners work autonomously and in collaboration with health care professionals to provide a range of services including: 

• Ordering and performing diagnostic tests 
• Diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic conditions 
• Prescribing medications 
• Educating patients on disease prevention and positive lifestyle choices 
• And more 

What is School Based Health?  

We want your child(ren) to maintain their health and wellness through our school-based health centers that are on-site. The goal of our school-based health center is to provide the children in our community with easier access to healthcare services to: 

• Help meet student care needs as they occur during the school day  
• Shorten the time taken to diagnose a health-related condition and begin treatment 
• Assist parents with helping their child/children to be seen by a provider without having to take time off work or travel to another location for diagnosis or treatment 
• Provide convenient access to well-child visits, immunizations, sports physicals and more  

What is Walk-In service?  

Minor injuries and sudden onset of short-term illness are commonly referred to as an acute care need, and to provide our communities with medical services that address these situations we offer a service that is called a Walk-In appointment.  

Walk-In appointments are available at SWVHS-Sand Plant during its operating hours, and a patient can ‘walk-in’ without calling ahead to be seen.  Some examples of what health concerns can be seen through a Walk-In appointment are:  

• Shallow cuts & abrasions 
• Muscle sprains & strains 
• Minor burns 
• Sore throat or ear infections 
• Urinary tract infections 
• Rash without fever 
• Symptoms associated with flu, cold, Strep Throat 
• Respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19, seasonal allergies 
• Insect bite or sting that requires attention *please note if you receive an insect bit or sting and are experiencing throat swelling and the inability to breathe without complication this is an emergency situation – call 911- this could signify an allergic reaction 

Are there pharmacy services nearby?  

Should Lisa Adkins, FNP-BC prescribe a medication to you during your appointment, we have a pharmacy at Lincoln Primary Care Center, as well as a stand-alone pharmacy at Dennis’ Pharmacy in Hamlin, WV. We would be happy to fill your prescription in a timely and efficient manner at one of those locations.   

If you prefer to have your prescriptions sent to a different pharmacy, we are happy to do so.  Just let our staff know at the time you are asked which pharmacy location you prefer.