Announcing the addition of a New location!
Family 1st Healthcare Associates has expanded to Morganton. Two new providers join our family
Justin Snipes and Alan Hicks.
Both of our locations are accepting new patients.
Monday - Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Walk-in Clinic hours in Lenoir Saturdays 9 a.m-1 p.m.
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Lenoir Location
602 Morganton Blvd SW Lenoir, NC 28645
828-239-9400 phone 833-449-4125 fax
Morganton Location
GPS address 107 Mica Ave Morganton, NC 28655
828-218-4212 phone 833-449-4125 fax
Justin Snipes
Justin Snipes, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. He earned his Associate Degree from Western Piedmont Community College, completed his Bachelor’s Degree at Winston-Salem State University, and received his Master’s Degree in Nursing from Western Carolina University.
Justin brings a well-rounded clinical background and a practical, caring approach to healthcare, focusing on building strong relationships with patients and families. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. He is married and is the proud father of two boys.
Welcome Justin to our FAMILY!
Alan Hicks
Alan Hicks, DNP-C is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner and a lifelong resident of Morganton. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2012 and further advanced his education by earning his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from East Tennessee State University in 2017. With over eight years of experience in independent practice, Alan is committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering long-term relationships with his patients.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Alan cherishes spending quality time with his family and enjoys exploring his passion for cooking. He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to helping individuals and families achieve their health and wellness goals.
What makes us special?
Utilizes Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Our providers not only diagnosis problems and treat those problems, but they also incorporate that treatment and that response into their family, their culture, their daily lives and their community.
Unaffiliated from hospital systems
Provides the ability to have high quality and personalized care in Western North Carolina without the pressure of industrialized medicine/conveyor belt approach.
Local Business
We are able to provide health care for our local community while giving back to our community through school sponsorships, sport sponsorships, scholarships, donations, resources, etc.
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Meet Garth
Garth is a vital part of our staff providing tail wagging, comfort to our patients. A service trained lab/retriever mix who knows over 40 commands, Garth loves to show off. Garth works at both locations
