At Horizon, we are always working to provide better care for our patients. Please help us to improve......

Dr. Andrew (Drew) Norris is our newest addition at Horizon! Dr. Norris grew up in Clayton and completed his undergraduate education at East Carolina University where he graduated with honors in biology and chemistry in 2012. He graduated from medical […]...

Courtney Powell MPAS, PA-C, has joined the Horizon Family Medicine team and serves patients at our Four Oaks location. Courtney received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Campbell University and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern […]...

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Stan Watson for winning the 2019 Johnstonian News Reader’s Choice Awards for Johnston County’s Favorite Physician!!! Congratulations to you!! ...

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 […]...

  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 […]...

      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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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, […]...

  Earlier this month, Horizon Family Medicine participated in the Ham & Yam Festival. 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 celebrates […]...

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 […]...