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About Dayspring Family Medicine
Dayspring Family Medicine was established in 1985 as a solo practice. The practice is based on Christian principles and providing the best medical care possible. This combination has allowed the office to thrive, growing into a practice with three MDs, eight Physician Assistants/Nurse Practioners, a Medicare Wellness Nurse, and a Clinical Pharmacist. Dayspring Family Medicine strives to accommodate patients by having later evening appointments, as well as being open on Saturdays (for more information on hours, see the Contact Us page).
Dayspring Family Medicine Associates has received a 2014 PATH Excellence in Patient Service Award! UnitedHealthcare presented us with this award based on clinical results that measure how well we deliver preventive care services to our Medicare Advantage patients. Thanks to our wonderful patients, and congrats to our team!
If you would like to join our practice, please visit our New Patient page & follow the steps!
Dr. Kevin Howard
An M.D. from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Howard completed a three-year residency in family practice at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan. In 1985, he and his wife, Laurie, along with their two children, Aaron and Justin, made Eden their home. Throughout his career, Dr. Howard is known for his special interests in sports medicine, preventive medicine, and allergy care, always striving to provide compassionate and thorough treatment to his patients. He was board certified in Family Practice and was a proud member of the AAFP and NCAFP. Dr. Howard faithfully served the community as medical director of the Rockingham County Health Department, team physician for Morehead Senior High School, and co-director of the UNC-Rockingham Nursing Center. He also generously volunteered his time through his church, hospital committees, and various community efforts. As the founding member of Dayspring Family Medicine, Dr. Howard built a practice rooted in care, trust, and dedication to family medicine. He later retired from the practice, leaving behind a lasting legacy of service and compassion. We are deeply grateful for his many years of commitment and wish him all the best in retirement.
Dr. Paul Sasser
Dr. Sasser, originally from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, earned both his B.A. and M.D. degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing his studies in 1984. Following a three-year family practice residency at Charlotte Memorial Hospital, he joined Dr. Howard in practice in 1987, where he quickly became a trusted and valued physician. Throughout his career, Dr. Sasser is known for his special interests in pediatrics, adolescent medicine, and obesity management, and for the compassionate care he provided to patients of all ages. He was board certified in Family Practice and was an active member of the AAFP, NCAFP, and CMDA. Dr. Sasser is deeply committed to serving both his church and the broader community, generously giving his time as a volunteer and serving as board chairman of the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center. He and his wife, Deborah, raised five children Caleb, Anastasiya, Micah, Isaac, and Anna while remaining closely connected to the community they served.
Dr. Sasser later retired from the practice, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, faith, and compassionate service. We are grateful for his many years of commitment and wish him continued joy and fulfillment in retirement.
