March 20, 2026
Media Contact: Daniel Hunsucker, PIO, daniel.hunsucker@vdh.virginia.gov
Cumberland Plateau Health District Nurse Named Southwest Regional Nurse of the Year
LEBANON, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Cumberland Plateau Health District is proud to announce that the Virginia Department of Health’s Regional Nurse of the Year has been awarded to Amy Adkins from the Russell County Health Department.
Amy Adkins has served as a nurse supervisor for Dickenson and Russell counties since 2019. She has also served as a supervisor for some of the district’s health educators and outreach workers over the last two years.
“Ms. Adkins is known for being kind, compassionate, and willing to listen,” said Reisa Sloce, director of the Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts. “She is a leader and works to implement systems to reduce and eliminate barriers to make programs and services as easily accessible as possible. Her efforts ensure all members of the community are equitably served. Ms. Adkins is highly motivated and is a great resource for our community. She truly demonstrates what it means to have a servant’s heart.”
Adkins is an advocate for protecting the health and promoting the well-being of residents throughout the community. She is an advocate for population health improvement and for individual patient care. Adkins manages the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan (FAMIS) Outreach grant program, the Resource Mothers program, and the Project AIM (adult identity mentoring) program for the district. She works diligently to improve customer service in clinical programs for the most vulnerable populations. Adkins also demonstrates her exceptional leadership abilities whether leading a team, an office, or working alongside her colleagues.
In her personal life, Adkins provides end-of-life nursing care for families and is very active in her home church. She also volunteers with community organizations to meet the needs of individuals and families who are struggling with unexpected circumstances.
Cumberland Plateau Health District thanks Amy for her dedicated service and congratulates her for being chosen as the Southwest Regional Nurse of the Year. Amy will go on to compete for the State Nurse of the Year award in May.