Associated Otolaryngologists of Pennsylvania

03/12/2026

💐 Happy National Working Moms Day! 💐

Today we’re celebrating all the incredible moms on our team — both in the office and working from home!

From caring for patients during busy clinic days to supporting our team behind the scenes, your dedication and compassion make a difference every day. And when the workday ends, many of you head straight into your next role — being an amazing mom to your children or a loving dog mom. 🐶

Balancing healthcare, family life, and everything in between takes patience, strength, and a lot of heart — and we are so grateful for everything you do.

To all the moms and dog moms on our team, today we celebrate you! 💙🩺

03/10/2026

Sleep is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. 🛌💤

This Sleep Awareness Week (March 8-14), take a moment to check in with your sleep habits. Quality sleep helps support your mood, memory, immune system, and overall health.

✨ A few simple sleep tips:
• Stick to a consistent bedtime and wake-up schedule
• Limit screen time before bed
• Create a calm, dark sleep environment
• Avoid caffeine late in the day

Prioritizing rest is one of the best things you can do for your body and mind.

How many hours of sleep did you get last night? 😴🥱.

02/18/2026

You work in healthcare but also run on jump scares.

No employees were harmed in the making of this video. (just pride)

02/17/2026

Kid ENT Health Month is an educational observance focused on raising awareness about ear, nose, and throat (ENT) health in children. Led by medical organizations such as the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the initiative highlights common pediatric ENT conditions including ear infections, hearing loss, sinusitis, allergies, enlarged tonsils, and sleep-related breathing disorders. Because these conditions can impact a child’s speech, learning ability, and overall development, the campaign emphasizes early diagnosis, routine screenings, proper treatment, and preventive care. Kid ENT Health Month also encourages parents and caregivers to recognize warning signs—such as frequent ear pain, difficulty hearing, persistent nasal congestion, or snoring—and to seek evaluation from qualified healthcare professionals to ensure healthy growth and long-term well-being.

02/09/2026

*** AOP SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK***
Saba Naiyer, PA-C, completed her Master’s degree at UT Health Science Center San Antonio in 2024. A proud Austin, Texas native, she relocated to Pennsylvania in 2025 — and is fully embracing her first snowy winter.

She began practicing at AOP in July 2025 and is passionate about providing thoughtful, individualized care to every patient. In her free time, Saba loves cooking, baking sweet treats, painting, and traveling whenever she gets the chance.

01/30/2026

Maggie wants to make sure that everyone knows that AOP offers the best hearing aid services in central Pennsylvania! She would also like to say that you go to Costco for toilet paper, not hearing aids.

01/29/2026

****AOP SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK ****

Dr. Max Hennessy, MD. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he completed his undergraduate studies at Allegheny College, earned his medical degree from Penn State University College of Medicine, and finished his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Dr. Hennessy has authored 18 research articles and book chapters and has lectured locally and nationally on topics including sinus disease, head and neck cancer, and human papillomavirus. He is dedicated to providing patient-centered, evidence-based ENT care to improve breathing, sleep, and overall quality of life.

Outside of medicine, he is a devoted husband and father of two, and enjoys spending the little free time he has on the golf course.

01/26/2026

⚠️WEATHER CLOSURE NOTICE

Attention Patients:

Due to severe weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our patients and staff, our office will be closed today.

The safety of everyone in our care is our top priority, and current road and travel conditions make it unsafe to operate on a normal schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Our team will be contacting patients who had appointments scheduled to assist with rescheduling as soon as possible. If you need to reach us regarding an urgent (non-emergency) matter, please leave a message with our office, and we will return your call once we reopen.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Thank you for your patience. Please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you soon.

01/23/2026

Attention Patients, Please read below!

Due to the impending snow storm and out of concern for patient and staff safety, we will be delaying our opening on Monday January 26th. The offices will all open at 1 pm. If you have an appointment in the AM, you will be receiving a call from our office staff to reschedule your appointment. Thank you for your understanding!

If you have a non-urgent need, please call the office when it re-opens after 1 pm Monday. An on call physician will be available to answer any urgent calls 24 hours a day.

01/22/2026

ENT JOKE:
The doctor said to stop using Q- Tips, but it went in one ear and out the other.

DON’T USE Q-TIPS IN YOUR EARS

Why Q-tips are not recommended
• Q-tips usually push ear wax deeper into the ear canal
• This can cause wax blockage (impaction)
• May lead to muffled hearing, ear pain, ringing, or dizziness
• Can scratch the ear canal or damage the eardrum
• Increases the risk of infection

Safe ear care tips
• Ears are self-cleaning — wax normally moves out on its own
• Do not insert cotton swabs, tissues, hairpins, or other objects
• Use ear drops only if recommended by a healthcare professional

When to seek care
Contact us if you experience:
• A feeling of fullness or blockage
• Decreased hearing
• Ear pain, ringing, or discomfort

Visit AOP for professional ear care
If you feel you may have ear wax buildup, the team at AOP can safely evaluate and remove wax when needed.

Protect your ears. Protect your hearing.

01/21/2026

Wax build-up is one of the main causes that your hearing aid stops working. It is important to change your wax filter regularly because earwax can clog up the sound outlets in your hearing aids, resulting in weak or distorted sound. Here is a video that shows you how to change your filters.

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01/20/2026

*******AOP SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK******

Autumn Askins, PA-C, is a central Pennsylvania native who has lived in Harrisburg, PA for most of her life. After graduating from Bishop McDevitt High School, she completed a five-year accelerated program at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, earning both her undergraduate and master’s degrees.

Autumn began her career working in urgent care, where she spent a year and a half developing a strong clinical foundation before transitioning into Otolaryngology at a private practice in the Philadelphia suburbs. She has practiced in Otolaryngology since March 2023 and joined AOP in May 2025.

Outside of the office, Autumn describes herself as a “serial hobbyist” who enjoys trying new things. She is currently passionate about needlepointing and playing American mahjong. In her free time, she also enjoys reading, browsing antique shops and local craft shows, and spending time with her family dog, Drake.