Topics: Otolaryngology

Eight people wearing casual outdoor attire pose for a photo. The man on the far left is posing with a rifle. Grass, bushes and trees are in the background.

Penn State Health raises $51,742 during second annual ‘Let’s Get Ahead’ campaign

Jun 17, 2026

Penn State Health raised $51,742 through its second annual “Let’s Get Ahead” campaign during Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month in April.

Goldenberg appointed inaugural Kristen Olewine Milke Professor in Otolaryngology

Jun 8, 2026

David Goldenberg, MD, has been named the inaugural holder of the Kristen Olewine Milke Professorship in Otolaryngology.

Two surgeons look down as they perform a procedure. The man on the left is wearing a face mask, scrubs, and specialized magnifying glasses called surgical loupes. The woman on the right is wearing a colorful surgical cap, glasses, surgical loupes face mask and scrubs.

The Medical Minute: Advances in head and neck cancer care bring new hope

Apr 29, 2026

“The moment I opened my mouth, the oral surgeon just said, ‘Oh.’” Wendy Jackson’s voice breaks as she flashes back to the moment she knew she had oral cancer. She […]

Woman sits looking down with puts her hands on her forehead. Circular lines around her indicate that she has vertigo.

The Medical Minute: Why am I so dizzy?

Jan 28, 2026

Nearly 40% of U.S. adults experience vertigo at least once. Penn State Health ear specialists explain the difference between vertigo and dizziness and the latest treatments to stop the spin.

The Medical Minute: Why are my ears ringing? What to know about tinnitus and other hearing problems

Oct 29, 2025

Tinnitus is a symptom of hearing loss that causes ringing, buzzing or other sounds. A Penn State Health audiology expert explains how to prevent tinnitus and other hearing problems.

Dr. Emily Funk of Penn State Health Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery points to a scar on the neck of a male patient in an exam room. She is wearing a white lab coat and glasses. He is wearing a T-shirt. Behind them is a monitor.

The Medical Minute: The thyroid cancer symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

Sep 10, 2025

Thyroid cancer is rare overall, but one of the most common in young adults. A Penn State Health head and neck surgical oncologist explains diagnosis and today’s most advanced treatments.

Portraits of Lauren McNickle, MD (faculty), and Woo Yul Byun, MD (resident), are shown next to the words Exceptional Moments in Teaching.

McNickle and Byun recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Aug 1, 2025

Lauren McNickle, MD, faculty member, and Woo Yul Byun, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.

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The Medical Minute: Getting ahead of head and neck cancer

Apr 2, 2025

The warning signs of head and neck cancer can be easy to miss. But according to a Penn State Health physician, prevention is possible.

A young girl with an earache holds her ear.

The Medical Minute: Ear infections and kids: top tips for parents

Feb 19, 2025

A Penn State Health otolaryngologist shares what to know about ear infections and other ear, nose and throat problems in children.

A surgeon and a colleague perform surgery on a patient. Both wear caps, masks, gowns and glasses.

Three Penn State Health hospitals named among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report

Jul 17, 2024

U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized three Penn State Health hospitals in its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings.

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