Sampson Medical Group-Howerton Family Medicine

03/05/2026

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02/02/2026

Sampson County Board of Elections office would like to remind residents about the upcoming primary dates.

02/02/2026

The practice will open at 10 am on Tuesday February the 3rd. ❄️❄️❄️

01/25/2026

We will open at 10:30 am Monday. If you were scheduled between 8:30-10:30 please call to reschedule if you haven’t already received a call.

01/10/2026

The supplement industry makes BILLIONS of dollars a year, convincing you that you need what they are selling. Their safety is not regulated by the FDA the way prescription meds are. There are no standards, and I won't be able to tell you what the interactions with your prescription meds might be. Even if you could be sure of safety, you can not use supplements to outrun a bad diet, poor sleep habits, and lack of exercise. -Dr Amy

In liver transplant centers across the U.S., there’s a story that has become more common in recent years.

12/14/2025

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served. we appreciate you.

10/26/2025

If you are having trouble getting your compression socks on, look for something like this.

09/25/2025

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09/21/2025

Keeping or building your muscle is crucial to healthy brain and body ageing, preventing osteoporosis (brittle bones), and weight management. If it's not something you have ever done before, here's a great place to start.

Bodyweight exercises can help improve your strength, balance, and overall health without expensive gym memberships or bulky equipment. This beginner-friendly...

08/31/2025

If we’ve been talking about protein at your visits, I wanted to show you some things you can buy locally that are easy to keep on hand. Any lean meat or fish ( meat without visible fat) that is grilled, baked, or broiled is also a good source of protein. So is tofu and edamame. ALSO- look for protein pasta. - Dr Amy

08/14/2025

This is why I’m always asking everyone if they want their tetanus vaccine updated! It’s good for 10 years if you are incident free and 5 years if you get a cut or puncture wound. - Dr. Amy