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We are thrilled to announce that the Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) has been ranked the best in Illinois and 11th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report's latest survey! This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and innovation. We are incredibly proud of our dedicated team of healthcare professionals whose hard work and expertise continue to set new standards in ENT care. Thank you to our patients, staff, and community for your ongoing support. Together, we are advancing healthcare and improving lives. #usnews #entsurgery

Congratulations to the OHNS Sleep Team on this outstanding achievement!

Safety remains our top priority when ensuring excellence in care for all of our patients. #leapfrog #patientsafety #entsurgery

Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting our 9th Annual Mhoon Lecture!   Our distinguished guest speaker, Dr. Patrick Byrne, Chief of Cleveland Clinic's Integrated Surgical Institute and Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, delivered an insightful talk on healthcare economics—a topic that has become increasingly critical in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.   We are incredibly grateful to have had Dr. Byrne as our lecturer this year and appreciate his impactful contributions to the field of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

🌟 We are excited to spotlight Dr. Brandon Baird, for his incredible contribution to both the field of laryngology and patient-centered care! 🌟   Dr. Baird recently performed a career-saving surgery on ABC 7 Chicago Samantha Chatman, preserving her vocal cords after a career-threatening diagnosis. His expertise and commitment to his patients are a testament to the impact he has on those he treats. Watch Samantha's full story below! In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Baird has also been a passionate advocate for addressing healthcare disparities in laryngology, discussing the importance of equitable care for all patients in his recent Bowman Society Lecture.   Dr. Baird’s work not only changes lives but also sparks important conversations about healthcare equity. We’re lucky to have him as a leader in our community! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/gRGJyizk

And that’s a wrap! The 7th Stmposium for Advanced Practitioner for H&N cancer was a huge success! I have hope for the future! Over 250 hCPs gathered together to share knowledge and change lives! We covered it all— from addressing the construct of how the built environment perpetuates health inequity H Steven Sims, MD, FACS to swallowing prefab and rehab to closing oral defects with custom prostheses to nanobots that will deliver targeted obcologic therapies Alnair Therapeutics Anh Nguyen, MD, MBA to liquid biopsies that can detect cancer 2years before it shows up clinically Nishant Agrawal and the list goes on. We closed out the course with historical, groundbreaking work being done by David Lott and his extensive team Mayo Clinic Phoenix as he showed us a 4 month post video of the laryngeal transplant he just did- only 3rd ever done in the US and 4th in the world. He also spoke to regenerative medicine that allows for the replacement of vocal cord and trachea with amazing function. He started with the question “what might we”….. Thank you to Ellen MacCracken Nishant Agrawal , the incredible faculty, participants and the team and leadership at Atos Medical - US Bridget Guenther, M.S., CCC-SLP Karen Volz for making this happen. Rodney Taylor said it best when he said this is truly “God’s work”. These pictures are a small smattering of the heroes and beautiful humans I get to call friends and colleagues. Mario A. Landera I’m missing a pic with you❤️UChicagoOHNS UChicago Medicine

What are you most looking forward to at the 7th Head & Neck Cancer Symposium? 👉We kicked off the Advanced Course today with over 250 attendees! Let us know below what information you found most valuable after attending today’s sessions. #ChicagoHNC2024 #SLPlife #Laryngectomy #uchicago

📣𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟! 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬!📣           The Head and Neck Cancer Symposium is September 20 – 21, 2024. Optional pre-course workshop on September 19, 2024. The highly anticipated Head and Neck Cancer Symposium is just one month away! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to secure your spot (registration closes Sept. 6th) and take advantage of our special room block rates before September 4th! 👉𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 https://lnkd.in/gw_D8UGV Join The University of Chicago for a groundbreaking program designed to equip healthcare providers with essential protocols and knowledge for delivering optimal care. The goal of this course is to empower experienced healthcare professionals to navigate the distinctive complexities of treating head and neck cancer patients. Take a deep dive into cutting-edge preservation treatments encompassing surgical and non-surgical modalities. Gain insights into the tangible functional improvements achieved through these interventions, all underpinned by robust evidence-based practices. This course is your gateway to becoming a leader in head and neck cancer patient care.🏥 Questions? Contact the Atos Medical Events Team at events.us@atosmedical.com or 1.800.217.0025. #UChicago #SLP #HCP #ClinicalEducation #HNC #HeadandNeckCancer #ASHA #CEUs #ContinuingEducation #AtosMedicalUS #HME #Laryngectomy #Healthcare #UChicagoMedicine #Events

📢 Exciting Announcement for the 7th Head and Neck Cancer Symposium! 📢 We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Patrick Ha as a distinguished speaker at our 7th Head and Neck Cancer Symposium for the Advanced Practioner. 🗓️ Mark your calendars for Friday, September 20th 12pm: Panel Discussion 2:45pm :  "Survivorship Care & Surveillance: Long-term Support for Physical and Psychosocial Well-being" Dr. Ha will dive into the critical aspects of survivorship care, providing insights on long-term support strategies that enhance both physical and psychosocial well-being for patients. This session is not to be missed for anyone involved in head and neck cancer care! 👨⚕️ About Dr. Patrick Ha:  Dr. Patrick Ha, Chief of the Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at UCSF, specializes in head and neck surgery, with a focus on thyroid, parathyroid, and endoscopic throat cancer surgery. His research explores molecular changes in adenoid cystic carcinoma of the salivary gland. A Harvard graduate, Dr. Ha earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins, where he also completed his residency and fellowship in head and neck oncologic surgery. He serves as Editor in Chief of the journal 'Head and Neck' and holds the Irwin Mark Jacobs and Joan Klein Jacobs Distinguished Professorship in Head and Neck Cancer.  Join us to gain invaluable knowledge from Dr. Ha’s extensive expertise and groundbreaking research. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of survivorship care and to network with leading professionals in the field. 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗗 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧!  𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁. 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 🔗 Register now:  https://lnkd.in/gw_D8UGV #HeadAndNeckCancer #CancerSymposium #SurvivorshipCare #AdvancedPractitioner #HealthcareEvent #UCSF #MedicalResearch #CancerCare #AtosMedical

After being diagnosed with stage 4 tongue cancer, Pat Sirvinskas thought she would need surgical removal of more than half her tongue. She decided to get a second opinion at UChicago where she met with head and neck surgical oncologist Nishant Agrawal, MD, medical oncologist Ari Rosenberg, MD, and radiation oncologist Aditya Juloori, MD. This specialized team was able to save Pat’s tongue and treat her complex case through chemotherapy and radiation. Read Pat’s full story here: https://lnkd.in/gAY4UAxq