New Patients Welcome to Horizon Family Medicine – Smithfield office location. We are currently accepting new patients with commercial insurances, and we would love to address your healthcare needs. Established Patients If you are already an established patient, we appreciate […]...

We asked Jenah Aldridge, PA-C and Lindsay Pameri, FNP-C, of our Smithfield office, to share a bit about themselves so you can get to know them better. Jenah Aldridge, PA-C Jenah received her Master of Science in physician assistant studies […]...

You may already have met Brittany at our Clayton office, but we sat down with her recently to get to know her better. She grew up locally and is happy to be working here at home. Here’s a bit more […]...

Dear HFM Patients, We are in the process of implementing new practice software (including a new portal) to better serve you and to help us to stay current. This is a big task, much like when you get a new […]...

At Horizon Family Medicine, we want to help you achieve your health goals. We know that patients with chronic disease must absorb a lot of health information at their appointments. We also know that processing complex medical information during a […]...

To better meet patient needs, we are excited to welcome three new providers to our team. Jenah Aldridge, PA-C and Lindsay Chanice, FNP-C are working at our Smithfield office. We are also excited to welcome Christina Peacock back to the […]...

Jessica Heath, MPAS, PA-C, has joined the Horizon Family Medicine team and will serve patients at our Riverwood location. We are thrilled to have her on board. Jessica, a lifelong resident of North Carolina, earned both her undergraduate degree and […]...

Dear Patients, Dr. Vurlicer is leaving Horizon Family Medicine to take a new position with Wake Med in Raleigh. Her last day to see patients at Horizon will be on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. All of Dr. Vurlicer’s patients should […]...

As 2018 approaches, people’s minds turn to New Year’s Resolutions. But, most people quit within just a few days. Resolutions or health plans that are specific, measurable and reasonable can be achieved. Adding support increases the likelihood of success as […]...

Dear Patients, Dr. Dawkins is leaving Horizon Family Medicine to take a new position with Duke Primary Care. His last day to see patients at Horizon will be on Wednesday, February, 28, 2018. In his new position, Dr. Dawkins will […]...

  Halloween is a fun tradition for kids. Use these tips to make it safe and memorable for all the right reasons! The most common injuries when trick or treating result from being hit by a car or from trips […]...

Flu season is upon us, and we have already seen several cases of the flu. The flu vaccine does not use live cultures of the flu virus, so it cannot cause the flu. It can cause some aches and discomfort, […]...

Our Princeton Office will be closing permanently, with the last day of business on Friday, December 29, 2017. Also, Christina Garner, FNP’s last day to practice in Princeton was October 6, 2017. She is still working with us at the […]...

Summer has finally arrived! Lots of folks are enjoying the beach, vacations, and are busy with warm weather activities. With this lessened demand at our ACC clinics, effective July 8, 2017, Horizon will adjust its weekend hours as follows: Clayton ACC: […]...

    Our weekend clinic hours have changed. Effective this weekend, Clayton will be open on Saturdays for acute care visits from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Smithfield will be open on Sundays for acute care visits from 1 p.m. […]...

      Tips for using the patient portal effectively To get the most benefit from the patient portal, follow these tips: When requesting an appointment through the patient portal, expect at least 24 hours before you get a call back […]...

Dear Patients, Big news! In an effort to improve communication about appointments, Horizon Family Medicine will begin using “text message appointment reminders.” We know many of you (and some of us too) prefer text communication to voice messages. Imagine, no […]...

More than 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a chronic, progressive disease characterized by low bone mass, bone deterioration and bone fragility that results in an increased risk of bone fracture. Up to 50% of women and 20% of men have had […]...

We are thrilled to announce that Horizon Family Medicine is now PCMH certified — which is great news for our patients. What is PCMH certification? PCMH stands for Patient-Centered Medical Home, meaning that health care is focused on patients. To […]...

Flu vaccines are available at all our offices. Please call your provider to schedule your appointment now — the sooner you get the vaccine, the greater the benefit to your health. The vaccine is available for both insured and self […]...

PATIENT SURVEY RESULTS What we are doing well: Thanks to all who are participating in our ongoing patient surveys.  We are pleased to report that most patients feel the availability of appointments is timely.  85% of our patients were able to […]...

Patients, On June 1, we moved to a different computer, billing and scheduling system in an effort to better serve you. Of course, whenever there are major system changes, there can also be glitches. We know the check-in process was […]...

Summer Safety Reminders As we welcome summer beach, pool and lake season this weekend, please take these steps to make it a memorable and enjoyable season. Wear sunscreen every time you go outside. The AAFP recommends a minimum SPF of […]...

  Your body is your engine, and food is the fuel to get you through the day. If you don’t eat a healthy diet, odds are your body isn’t running as it should. Do you: suffer from swelling in your […]...

  As family physicians our goal is always to help patients enjoy a healthy lifestyle. For patients with chronic medical issues, such as diabetes, that requires a bit more work — both by the physician and by the patient. When […]...

As we greet 2016, many of us will make New Year’s resolutions. While some people quit after just a few days, we believe you CAN succeed. If your goal for 2016 is better health, remember it’s not a sprint, it’s a […]...

Thanksgiving is the one day a year we seem to splurge on calories. Turkey, gravy, pie, cakes, breads and casseroles laden with butter and bacon sure taste great. According to the New England Journal of Medicine (though most of us […]...

Dear Patients, We have a variety of flu vaccines available at our offices. If you have not yet been vaccinated, please schedule an appointment as soon as possible. You can call the office directly during business hours or make an […]...

Important Information for our Valued Patients, At Horizon we highly value the patient-provider relationship that we enjoy with our patients and the trust you place in us by choosing our practice for your medical care. Your best health is our […]...

We know there is the internet is full of information about whether to get a flu vaccine. We believe it is important for overall health and well-being during the lengthy North Carolina flu season. The season officially began on October 1, […]...

Flu shots will be available beginning September 10, 2015. Patients can call now to schedule an appointment. Request a flu shot appointment when you call, and please have your schedule available.  Why get a flu vaccine? According to the CDC, […]...

  Earlier this month, Horizon Family Medicine participated in the Ham & Yam Festival in Smithfield. The Festival, which celebrated its 31st year, is the largest festival in Johnston County, celebrating our agricultural heritage. It seemed only fitting that as HFM […]...

Brilliant sunny skies greeted residents of the Riverwood communities at their annual Easter egg hunt. As always, the Easter Bunny was there to greet kids with candy and pose for photos. This year, he brought in a special assistant, our […]...

To better meet patient needs, we now offer Acute Care walk-in visits weekdays for established patients at our Smithfield, Four Oaks and Princeton offices. Smithfield takes walk-in appointments from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The Four Oaks and Princeton Offices provide walk-in services from […]...

To better serve our patients, the Smithfield location will offer an Acute Care Clinic on Sundays, starting this weekend. Hours: Sundays from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Location: 410 Canterbury Road, Smithfield, NC 27577. Click here for directions.    ...

Meet Monica Selak, M.D., the newest member of the Horizon Family Medicine physician team. From a young age, Dr. Selak knew she wanted to become a doctor. It combines her love of people and science in a meaningful way. She […]...

Introducing Dr. William (Bill) Hebda William (Bill) Hebda, M.D. joins our medical staff at the Riverwood Office to improve patient access to care in this growing area. He attended Oral Roberts University School of Medicine in Tulsa, OK and completed […]...

Jackie McGill, M.D. joined the medical staff at the Clayton Office to better serve our patients in this growing area. Dr. McGill got her medical degree from Wake Forest and completed her residency training in family medicine, including pediatrics and OB, at Moses Cone Family Medicine in Greensboro....