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08/15/2025

👋 Meet Priya Arya, MD Class of 2030!
Scroll through to learn about her and why she chose UNC ENT!

08/12/2025

Today is World Elephant Day! 🐘
Did you know that elephants have some of the best hearing in the animal kingdom? Their large ears help them pick up low-frequency sounds from miles away. Elephants depend on strong hearing, and so do we! Swipe to learn about good hearing habits 💙👂

08/10/2025

From Ghana to Chapel Hill: Kwame Kwofie’s Journey 🌍💙
After being diagnosed with head and neck cancer while working in Africa, Kwame Kwofie traveled thousands of miles to UNC Health for lifesaving care. What followed was a powerful story of resilience, global teamwork, and a family's commitment to paying it forward.
🔗 Read the full story:
https://unclineberger.org/news/faith-advocacy-and-determination-shaped-patients-journey-to-survivorship/

Kwame Kwofie, a citizen of Ghana, found himself in uncharted territory when he faced a head and neck cancer diagnosis thousands of miles away from home.

08/09/2025

👋 Meet Nick Melott, DO Class of 2030!
Scroll through to learn about him and why he chose UNC ENT!

08/04/2025

At UNC ENT, we’re proud to support patient-centered care. Learn more about our services and our mission: med.unc.edu/ent/

08/01/2025

Immunizations are a key part of lifelong health, for kids, adults, and older adults alike 💉💙. Take a moment to check your vaccine status and consult with your healthcare provider. Protect yourself & your community.

07/28/2025

We’re proud to be home to the largest cochlear implant program in the U.S. and the second-largest in the world among reporting centers, with 400 implants performed last year alone! 👂

Our team of surgeons, audiologists, and researchers is pushing boundaries in hearing care, from robotics and hearing preservation to custom-fit implants and groundbreaking research in both adults and kids.

Exploring innovations in single-sided hearing loss, hearing preservation, robotics, and personalized implant approaches.

We're honored to be recognized as one of the world’s top institutions for cochlear implant research!

07/25/2025

Grateful to all who joined us for this year’s Head & Neck Cancer Retreat! 💙 This annual gathering brings together faculty and staff from surgical, medical, and radiation oncology to align on key priorities for the Head & Neck Cancer Program. From quality initiatives to collaborative planning for the future, the retreat is a powerful step toward advancing research, innovation, and patient-centered care.

07/24/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Ezer Benaim, one of our talented UNC ENT residents, for receiving a prestigious CORE grant! Under the mentorship of Dr. Ilona Jaspers and Dr. Adam Kimple, Dr. Benaim will explore how inhalational exposures impact gene expression and xenobiotic biomarkers in the sinonasal tissue of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. We’re proud to see his work recognized at the national level!

07/16/2025

We’re excited to welcome our new UNC ENT fellows! This talented group of physicians will spend the next year advancing their expertise, contributing to cutting-edge research, and providing exceptional care to our patients. We look forward to the impact they’ll make as part of the UNC Health and School of Medicine community.💙🩺

07/11/2025

Swipe through to see some of the most common myths and the real facts behind them. Knowing the truth helps us support families and fight stigma with compassion and clarity 💙

07/01/2025

July is National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness Month! 💙
We are raising awareness, supporting families, and celebrating strength in every smile.