URMC Ear, Nose & Throat

09/26/2025

✨ To wrap up Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Appreciation Week, we’re proud to spotlight our final four APPs who make such a difference in the lives of our patients every single day:

⭐ Matthew Mauro – 5 years, General ENT
⭐ Nicole Stirpe-Mills – New to the team!
⭐ Leanna Eduardo – 7 years, Otology
⭐ Amanda Didas – 8 years, Pediatric ENT

This week we’ve celebrated the incredible expertise, compassion, and dedication our APPs bring to the Department of Otolaryngology. We are so grateful for everything you do to support patients, families, and colleagues. 💙

👏 Thank you to ALL of our APPs for the outstanding care you provide!

09/24/2025

🌟 Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Appreciation Week! 🌟

Today we’re spotlighting another six of our incredible APPs:
✨ Arieanna Stefanovic – 2 years, Rhinology
✨ Laine DiNoto – 8 years, Pediatric ENT
✨ Theresa Foito – 3 years, Pediatric ENT
✨ Madison McGee – New to the team!
✨ Josephine Kivinen – 1 year, Pediatrics & Otology
✨ Maria Costello – 1 year, Facial Plastics & General ENT

We’re grateful for all the care, dedication, and expertise they bring to our patients every day! 💙

09/22/2025

🌟 It’s Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Appreciation Week! 🌟
We are so grateful for the dedication and expertise our APPs bring to our patients and teams every day.

This entire week, we’ll be spotlighting our amazing APPs. Today, we’re starting with the first six:

⭐ Kristina Haralambides – 10 years, caring for Rhinology and General ENT patients
⭐ Schuyler Francis – 10 years, Facial Plastics
⭐ Ariel Butera – 1-year, Pediatric ENT & General ENT
⭐ Caitlin Winter – 2 years, Laryngology
⭐ Colette Modrak – New!
⭐ Jacqueline Karlsen – 10 years, General ENT

💙 Thank you to our APPs for their compassion, dedication, and commitment to patient care. Stay tuned as we continue celebrating more of our APP team throughout the week!

09/19/2025

Our Senior Speech-Language Pathologist, Heather Coles, recently led the M.S. CAN DO full-day workshop in Western New York!

She shared resources to support speech and cognitive changes, alongside colleagues from Neurology, Social Work, Neuropsychology, PT, and OT.

A wonderful day of learning and support for those living with M.S.! 💙

09/18/2025

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Your balance depends on your ears, eyes, muscles, and nerves working together. When one isn’t working properly, it can lead to dizziness, unsteadiness, or even falls.

✔ Pay attention to the signs
✔ Keep up with regular hearing checks
✔ Talk to your health care team about any concerns

At UR Medicine Audiology, our expert audiologists diagnose and treat hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders using the latest technology and treatment options. With convenient locations across the Rochester area, we’re here to help you stay steady, confident, and independent.

👉 Learn more: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/conditions-and-treatments/audiology

09/16/2025

09/16/2025

It’s Balance Awareness Week!
Did you know your inner ear plays a key role in both hearing and balance?
When your ears, eyes, muscles, and nerves don’t work together properly, it can cause dizziness, unsteadiness, or even falls.

👂 Protect your hearing — and your balance!
✔ Get your hearing checked annually
✔ Talk with your health care provider about balance concerns
✔ Ask about treatment options to keep you steady and confident

09/08/2025

How Do Autoimmune Disorders Impact the Voice? 🗣️

Autoimmune disorders can affect more than just the body—they can also change the way your voice sounds and feels. When the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues, it may cause:
✅ Vocal fatigue
✅ Hoarseness or changes in vocal quality
✅ Difficulty swallowing
✅ Discomfort with voice use

If you notice persistent voice changes, it’s important to see a specialist. Your voice matters—don’t ignore the signs!

09/04/2025

👋 Meet Taylor Russell, MS, CCC-SLP – one of our talented Speech-Language Pathologists here at UR Medicine. Taylor joined our team in 2021 and has a passion for helping patients improve their communication and swallowing skills.

🎥 Check out this video to hear more about Taylor and the incredible work she does with our patients!

08/29/2025

The Importance of Hydration for a Healthy Voice 🎤

Did you know your vocal folds need moisture to work at their best? Staying hydrated helps keep your voice clear, strong, and less prone to strain.

✅ Benefits of hydration for your voice:

-Keeps vocal folds flexible and healthy

-Reduces risk of irritation or hoarseness

-Improves vocal endurance and comfort

Pro tip: Sip water throughout the day instead of all at once!

08/25/2025

This spring, our Head & Neck Cancer Speech Pathology Team has grown!

We’re so excited to welcome Lindsay Schwab 🎉
Lindsay joins us from the inpatient Speech Pathology group at Strong and has already settled right in with the team in Suite G at Wilmot Cancer Institute.

We’re thrilled to have her on board! 💙

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08/21/2025