Published: January 17, 2023

World Hearing Day 2023: March 3

Learn more about resources for World Hearing Day.

Ent Health Logo Registered Trademark Aao Hns Tagline FinalThe World Health Organization founded World Hearing Day to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care throughout the world. World Hearing Day is observed annually on March 3, and the 2023 theme is “Ear and hearing care for all! Let’s make it a reality!”

Looking for materials to share with your patients? ENThealth.org provides resource and information for patient-centered otolaryngology-head and neck surgery information with extensive information on hearing-related conditions and treatments as well as wellness and prevention articles.

Spotlight ENThealth Content:

OTC Hearing Aids FAQs: Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are now available to adults 18 years of age or older with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

Look for more in the March Bulletin!

More from February 2023 – Vol. 42, No. 1
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A Surge of Pediatric Intraorbital and Intracranial Infections
Otolaryngologists work together to understand and treat the recent increase in infections.
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WATCH: Meet the 2023 IAB Chair Sheng-Po Hao, MD
New IAB chair talks about his goals in the role and the value of membership and involvement.
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Advocacy Works in Washington State
The AAO-HNS’ advocacy team and Academy physician advocates have worked for three years to shape appropriate hearing aid legislation.
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NEW! Expert Consensus Statement
LISTEN: Podcast now available for Management of Pediatric Persistent Obstructive Sleep Apnea after Adenotonsillectomy
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Chronic Cough in Children
There can be many causes of chronic cough in children, and management often requires multidisciplinary care.
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Patient Experience: Why It Matters and How to Improve It
A patient’s desire for trust and empathy from their provider remains a key factor in remaining loyal to the provider, practice, and organization.
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Nasal Reconstruction: Not All Roads Lead to the Forehead
Multiple methods of smaller, local skin flaps can be used.
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Debunking the Myths about Use of Vasopressors in Head and Neck Microvascular Surgery
Once advised against, vasopressor use is now gaining favor during free tissue transfer surgery.
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Bulletin Seeks “What’s on My Mind” Contributors
Do you have a hot-button topic you want to address?
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Congenital Cytomegalovirus and Pediatric Hearing Loss
CMV is the most common nongenetic cause of congenital sensorineural hearing loss, occurring in one out of every 100-150 live births.
Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, MD, MSA AAO-HNS/F President
Perspective
I would challenge all of us to think about the perspectives we function with and how to make sure we understand if we change our position even a little bit, the change in perspective and outcome is miraculous.
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Breastfeeding and Ankyloglossia
This Education Committee update highlights new breastfeeding guidelines and the importance of shared decision making regarding ankyloglossia.
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Work-Life Integration: Awareness, Accountability, and Actions
A shift from work-life balance to work-life integration to create a culture that supports life outside of work.
James C. Denneny III, MD AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO
Expanding and Enhancing Your Bulletin Content in 2023
As we strive for enhanced content delivery to members, we continue our other ongoing efforts in the advocacy realm for you, your practice, and your patients.
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Thyroid Ultrasound and Molecular Testing: Knowing the Nodule
Understanding and interpreting molecular tests for thyroid nodules.
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#OTOMTG23 for the CME ENThusiast
An idea is born through committee engagement and participation.
Elizabeth Lesser, co-founder and senior adviser of Omega Institute, joined the January book club discussion.
Enjoy, Engage, and Enlighten with the WIO Leadership Library
Access a wide variety of more than 20 books and articles read and summarized by WIO members.
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Top 100 CPT Codes
Check out these two new resources for coding.
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URM Away Rotation Grant Report: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Medical student rotates through three hospitals, gaining invaluable experience.
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AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Travel Grant Report: Eldoret, Kenya
In October 2022, I traveled to Eldoret, Kenya, with George Kurien, MD, a fellowship-trained neurotologist and one of my attendings at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
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WATCH: “Anatomy of AAO-HNSF Clinical Quality Measures"
Learn more about the anatomy of otolaryngology clinical quality measures.
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2023 AAO-HNSF Global Grand Rounds
First in the 2023 series, “Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Technique and Strategy to Optimize Patient Outcomes.” Register for this free webinar today!