Leaders in health education on HNS&CS topics.
HNS&CS provides numerous health education events every year.
Enhancing Vocal Health: A Workshop with Leda Scearce, CCC-SLP, MM, MS
On February 1, Leda Scearce from Duke Voice Care Center led a 4-hour vocal health workshop for over 70 choral singers in Elon, NC, covering voice anatomy, common issues, aging effects, and vocal techniques.
Protecting Young Voices: Insights from Leda Scearce's Workshop at St. Mary's School in Raleigh
Leda Scearce, M.M., M.S., CCC-SLP, led a vocal health workshop at St. Mary's School in Raleigh. The session covered voice anatomy, vocal fold injuries, and essential strategies for vocal health.
Enhancing Singing Voice Health: A Lecture by Audrey Walstrom at ECU
Audrey Walstrom, DMA, MA, CCC-SLP, a Clinical Singing Voice Specialist and Speech-Language Pathologist at Duke Health, partnered with East Carolina University (ECU) to discuss singing voice health and the care offered at Duke.
Engaging Young Minds: ENT Interest Group's Hands-On Activities at BOOST
Nathan G. Sattah (MS3), an MD Candidate at Duke University School of Medicine and Community Outreach Coordinator for the ENT interest group, participated in the Duke BOOST Science Saturdays event on October 12th.
Duke Speech-Language Pathologist Participates in Alumni Career Fair at Western Harnett High School
Meredith Dickens, M.S., CCC-SLP from Duke University Hospital, participated in the Alumni Career Fair at Western Harnett High School in Lillington, NC, located in Harnett County.
Duke Voice Care Center's Commitment to Gender-Affirming Care at Pride Events
Annika Wilson, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Audrey Walstom, DMA, MA, CCC-SLP, represented Duke Voice Care Center at two pride events this fall, showcasing the gender-affirming services offered by Duke Health.
Duke Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences Department Partners with Duke BOOST
On August 13-14, 2024, the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences at Duke University partnered with the Duke BOOST (Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology) program to host a transformative Science Immersion event.
Dr. Minga and HNS&CS team participates in the community Black Family Wellness Expo
Jamila Minga, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences (HNS&CS), and her team collaborated with the UNC Hospitals Speech and Hearing faculty to offer adult and pediatric cognitive, hearing, and speech screenings at the Black Family Wellness Expo, which was organized by The Links, Incorporated.
Duke Voice Care Center Team attends Queer and Trans Health Fair
HNS&CS team attends the Queer and Trans Health Fair at NC State University.
Building Relationships to Improve Community Care: Duke HNS&CS and North Raleigh International Baptist Church
Community engagement is a pillar of the mission of Duke Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences (HNS&CS), and collaborative community health partnerships are a core component of our efforts.