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Access to safe, affordable surgical care still remains a privilege, one enjoyed by only a minority. According to a 2016 report by the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery, 2 out of every 3 people in the world lack access to surgical care.

The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Duke University Hospital as one of 66 ACS NSQIP–participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care.

Duke University Hospital has been named to the national Honor Roll as the No. 17 medical center in the country by U.S. News & World Report, which released its annual hospital rankings today.

The 4th Annual Duke Craniomaxillofacial Trauma Course had over 50 participants representing a broad scope of surgical subspecialties, including Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Oculoplastics

After hearing a lecture on posture in the operating room (OR), all six of last year’s chief residents in General Surgery suddenly understood the cause of their persistent lower neck pain.

Photo: Dr. Lefkowitz in his Duke University office (Photo: Duke Photography)

Rising rates of hearing loss demand better access to preventions and treatments
 

Hospital earns top 50 rankings in all 10 specialties included in report
 

Dr. Susan Emmett will make a presentation in Tanzania about reducing hearing health disparities across the globe