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Official X account for the @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Birmingham, AL
Joined October 2017
We know what makes the @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology residency program so special, and now our faculty and residents want to tell you all about it! We are excited to share this new video highlighting the Otolaryngology Residency Program at UAB.
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RT @UABHeersink: Just as we care for our overall health, our voices deserve the same attention! Edie Hapner, Ph.D., from @UAB_OTO, shares iā¦.
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The year 2021 was significant in the history of the @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology as we honored the retirement of Dr. William Carroll and welcomed Dr. Brad Woodworth as interim chair, a position he served in until spring of 2024. š°
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From spiffy duds to scrubs, our new PGY1's have had a full first week! Join us in officially welcoming our new interns: Drs. Brieck, Reeves, Rogers, and Thornton! .@UABHeersink
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IN THE NEWS: The @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology was featured in this "Critical Mention" from @WBRCnews highlighting when to see an ENT allergist for sinus issues. š½ļø Watch now: .š° Read more:
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Located at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, the center brings together experts from a variety of specialties, including otolaryngology! @UABHeersink.
Did you know that UAB is home to one of the only HHT clinics in the Southeast? This rare disorder affects about 1 in 5,000 people worldwide, causing abnormal blood vessels and serious organ complications. To learn more about this clinic, visit:
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Just as we care for our overall health, our voices deserve the same attention! Edie Hapner, Ph.D., shares insights on staying hydrated, choosing effective remedies, and knowing when to seek medical advice to maintain a strong, healthy voice. @UABHeersink.
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June is #DysphagiaAwarenessMonth - a time to raise awareness about swallowing disorders that affect many. Learn more and see how UAB can help:
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Congratulations, Dr. Woodworth!.
Congratulations to the six Heersink faculty members who have been honored by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees with the Distinguished or University Professor distinction! Read more about these exceptional individuals below.
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We had a great time this past weekend at the Gulf States Regional Otolaryngology Annual Conference in Gulf Shores, AL! @UABHeersink
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A new @UABMedicine clinic offering ENT services is backed by decades of experience in one convenient location on Highway 119. UAB ENT at 119 is led by Dr. Michael J. Sillers, who recently rejoined the @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology. š°
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, we all had to adapt, and that included finding ways to continue our standard of quality patient care. This "Top Headline" from 2020 shows how the UAB Voice Center did just that via voice telemedicine. š° .@UABHeersink
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From the operating room to the open trail. Kirk Withrow, M.D., has spent years balancing a medical career with creative endeavors, from building cigar box guitars to writing books, painting, trail building, and practicing jiu-jitsu. Read more: @UABHeersink
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Speech and hearing tests at UAB used to look a lot different! In honor of May as National #SpeechLanguageHearingMonth and our 10th anniversary year, we're taking a look back as an ENT researcher works with one young patient. šø UAB Archives .@UABHeersink.@uablibraries
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May is National #SpeechLanguageHearingMonth, dedicated to the vital role that speech-language pathologists & audiologists play in supporting those with communication and hearing disorders. Shout out to our AMAZING Division of Hearing and Speech team! š .@uabmedicine.@UABHeersink
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CONGRATS: Dr. Do Yeon-Cho was recently awarded the Basic Science Award Runner-Up for his presentation, "Preclinical Validation of Nasal Basal Cell Grafting as a Therapeutic Approach to Sinonasal Disease" from the @AmRhinoSociety at @__COSM 2025!.@UABHeersink.#COSM2025
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Last week, Natalie Derise, M.D., hosted a microtia workshop where residents put their carving skills to the test in an ear soap carving contest! Congratulations to our winner, Ed Harris, M.D., PGY3!š @uabheersink
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