1975- Lincoln Primary Care Center, Inc. (LPCC) was incorporated by local citizens as a non-profit community based rural health center.

1977 – LPCC was recognized as the nation’s first designated Rural Health Clinic (RHC).

1989- The capital campaign for the current LPCC building construction began. The construction included LPCC’s clinic and a lease for a portion of its space to the Lincoln Volunteer Emergency Services- the county’s EMS operation.

1991- The National Rural Health Association honored LPCC as the nation’s Outstanding Rural Health Practice.

1998- LPCC was established as a Federally Qualified Health Center “Look-Alike”

2002- LPCC became a Federally Funded Section 330 center under the Health Resources Services Administration in 2002.

2004- LPCC expanded its services to include a Wellness Center to provide community members multiple options for dealing with chronic disease and preemptively address populations at risk for chronic disease through prevention

2005- Lincoln Primary Care Centered opened its first pharmacy the Lincoln Primary Care R-eXcellence program in Hamlin, WV

2010- Lincoln Primary Care was awarded a Service Area Competition grant award from the Health Resources Service Administration (HRSA) for Logan and Mingo Counties. As a result, LPCC created Southern West Virginia Health System (SWVHS) to encompass this area and opened additional clinics in Man, Gilbert, Salt Rock, Logan, and Delbarton, WV and school-based health centers in Chapmanville Regional High School and Logan High School.

2010- SWVHS opened the R-eXcellence Program – Man pharmacy

2010- SWVHS received a HRSA grant to complete construction of a facility on Sand Plant Road off of Corridor G in South Charleston.

2013- Alum Creek Pharmacy joined the network of SWVHS Pharmacies at our SWVHS- Sand Plant location.

2015- Dennis’ Pharmacy in Hamlin, WV joined the network of the SWVHS Pharmacies

2016- SWVHS opened school-based health centers at Midway Elementary, Ranger Elementary, and Man Elementary/ Middle School.

2018- Madison Medical became part of SWVHS, expanding our services in Boone County.

2019- SWVHS opened our Madison Medical Pharmacy

2020- The construction of the new SWVHS- Man facility was completed with the financial assistance from the office of the Governor, the Logan County Commission, and private funding secured by LPCC.

2023- The construction of the new Guyan Valley Wellness Center clinic began.

2023- SWVHS merged with Hygeia Facilities Foundation, Inc. with the expansion of SWVHS Whitesville, SWVHS Wharton, SWVHS Oceana clinics and two school-based health centers, Sherman Jr./Sr. High, and Sherman Elementary.

About – History of Agency

Since opening our first clinic doors as Lincoln County Primary Care Center in Hamlin, West Virginia in 1975, Southern West Virginia Health System has been committed to providing local access to quality-driven healthcare services to the residents of the communities we serve.

Our timeline shows our organization’s commitment to creating health and wellness opportunities and access to care points throughout the southern part of our state.

Our people make that care happen:

  • Through well-child and immunization visits at our clinics with our youngest residents
  • To helping our children maintain their health and wellness through on-site access to our school-based health centers
  • And welcoming adults at every age and stage in life into our primary care centers

We are focused on keeping access to healthcare services where it matters most, in the heart of our communities.

Our strong commitment to providing health equity in the communities has guided our investment in expanding our footprint throughout Southern West Virginia as we are able.  We are proud of the foundation we have built and continue to seek opportunities that allow us to provide more healthcare opportunity in rural communities.

Our organization is growing! We have:

  • Large, modern, multi-service health centers in Hamlin, Man, and South Charleston
  • Construction of a new Guyan Valley Wellness Center is underway
  • Our recent merger with Hygeia Facilities Foundation, Inc. has expanded our operations to over 20 locations within 7 counties giving us the opportunity to employ over 200 people
  • Healthy communities, it’s why we’re here. We are thrilled to be partnering with you, in yours.