Hearing Health Takes Center Stage at JOY Group Presentation in Cary
On June 18, Duke experts Dr. Hannah Heet & Dr. Jessica West joined First Cary UMC’s JOY group to share insights on hearing health—blending clinical expertise with personal stories to empower older adults.
Both Aesthetics and Function Are Critical Considerations for Facial Plastic Surgery
Though all plastic surgeons are trained to perform rhinoplasty and most aging face procedures, patients greatly benefit from procedures performed by a facial plastic surgery specialist, according to Alexa M. Franco, MD, an otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon at Duke Health.
Duke Otolaryngology Hosts 2025 Alumni Research Symposium and William Hudson Lecture
Duke Otolaryngology’s 2025 Alumni Symposium featured cutting-edge research, keynote lectures, and alumni engagement, celebrating the Department’s contribution to progress in head and neck surgery and communication sciences through discovery, mentorship and education.
Duke Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences 2025 Graduating Class
Congratulations to our 2025 graduating residents and fellows!
Celebrating Growth: Linda Jackson Earns CEAP Certification
Linda Jackson completed the CEAP program, gaining leadership and communication skills. She celebrated with peers on June 10 and called it a key step in her career growth.
Shaping the Future of Otolaryngology: Meet the First BAA-POCS Cohort
Three HBCU students join Duke’s inaugural BAA-POCS program, a 15-month NIH-funded training in otolaryngology and communication sciences designed to broaden participation in biomedical careers.
Activate Good: Fight Hunger Kids Day at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
On Saturday, May 17, the HNS&CS team participated in Fight Hunger Kids Day at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
Announcing Dr. Jamila Minga’s Promotion to Associate Professor
We are thrilled to share the news that the Board of Trustees has approved the promotion of Jamila Minga, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, to Associate Professor, Career Track in the Duke Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences and a secondary promotion to Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology, effective July 1, 2025.
Duke Health: Do I Need a Sleep Specialist?
If you aren’t getting enough quality sleep, a sleep specialist can help improve your sleep and wellbeing. Sleep specialists are experts at diagnosing and treating sleep issues and sleep disorders. Here, Duke sleep specialist Marjorie Soltis, MD, and Duke sleep surgeon Emily Commesso, MD, share when and why you should seek care for troubled sleep.
Announcing Dr. Jessica West’s Promotion to Assistant Professor
We are delighted to inform you that Jessica West, PhD, MPH, was recently promoted to Assistant Professor in the Duke Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, effective July 1, 2025.