Leaders in health education on HNS&CS topics.
HNS&CS provides numerous health education events every year.
Latinx Family Support Meetings
This collaborative effort between Duke Hearing Center, UNC, BEGINNINGS for Parents of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Med-El, and a local parent advocate provides Spanish-speaking parents of children with hearing loss with an opportunity to learn and connect to each other in quarterly meetings.
Head and Neck Cancer Screening Outreach with Root Causes
In recognition of Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Trinitia Cannon, MD, Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, and Leda Scearce, MS, Clinical Affiliate in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences led a team of Duke medical students in a community-based head and neck cancer screening event on April 4, 2026. The event was hosted by Root Causes and took place during the organization’s weekly produce distribution from 9:00–10:30 a.m., integrating preventive health care into an existing community resource.
Pearls, Progress, and Power
On February 7, 2026, Susan Bell, CMA‑4 at Duke Otolaryngology of Raleigh, represented HNS&CS at the “Pearls, Progress, and Power” 5K and STEM/Health Fair, which brought together community members for wellness education and physical activity centered around the theme “Run With Purpose.” Bell led an educational exhibit focused on blood pressure awareness and presented an informational poster.
Jessica West Appointed to North Carolina Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Jessica West, PhD, MPH, joins the NC Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to help guide state services, bringing expertise in hearing loss, stigma, and public health from Duke University.
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.
Empowering Communities: Duke Medical Students Lead Cancer Awareness Training with El Centro Hispano
Duke medical students led a cancer awareness session with El Centro Hispano as part of the award-winning LIDERES project, promoting early detection and community health education.
Inspiring Future Scientists: Dr. Cannon's Visit to Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School
Dr. Cannon spoke at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, sharing her career path and discussing science and healthcare opportunities with students, inspiring the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals.
Community Screening Event for Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. On April 5, Dr. Trinitia Cannon led volunteers to provide free screenings at a Raleigh Firebirds game, raising awareness and encouraging high-risk adults to get screened.
Dr. West's Presentation on Hearing Loss Stigma at HLAA Wake Chapter
Dr. Jessica S. West, a medical sociologist at Duke, studies hearing loss stigma. She shared her research with community members of the Hearing Loss Association of America-Wake Chapter.
Promoting Health with HNS&CS: Insights from the Black Family Wellness Expo
On March 15, Duke HNS&CS joined the Black Family Wellness Expo by The Links, INC., offering health screenings, live music, cooking demos, and more to improve health and economic disparities in the Black community.
Raleigh Firebirds and Duke Voice Care Center Team Up for Health Education
A team from the Duke Voice Care Center, including Leda Scearce, Dan Sherwood, and Eileen Raynor, provided vocal health education at the Raleigh Firebirds STEM and Health Fair, answering questions and presenting.