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Celebrating Better Hearing and Speech Month
Join us in celebrating communication, connection, and the professionals who make it possible. This May, we honor National Speech-Language-Hearing Month by recognizing the vital role audiologists and speech-language pathologists play in helping people connect with the world around them. At Pacific Head and Neck, our expert audiology team supports patients of all ages through cochlear implants and hearing aids, while our speech-language pathologists provide compassionate, specialized care for adults facing challenges with speech, voice, swallowing, and cognition. Together, they help our patients rediscover the power of communication and improve their quality of life.
Want to learn more? Head to our YouTube channel to explore our speech therapy and hearing restoration programs.
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Think Neuro Podcast: Dr. Vivian Wu on HPV and Head & Neck Cancer
In the latest episode of the Think Neuro Podcast, we welcome Vivian Wu, MD, MPH, a board-certified head and neck surgeon-scientist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Wu dives into the link between Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cancers of the head and neck—conditions she treats every day. While HPV is incredibly common, it can lead to serious complications, including oropharyngeal cancer. With compassion and precision, Dr. Wu discusses the latest in diagnosis, treatment, and the importance of multidisciplinary care.
Tune in to learn more about HPV, cancer prevention, and what patients can expect from a dedicated expert like Dr. Wu.
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Facial Nerve Webinar: Mental Health and Facial Synkinesis
Hosted by Amit Kochhar, MD, Director of the Facial Nerve Disorders Program at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, this webinar explores the critical connection between facial synkinesis and mental health. With over a decade of experience in managing facial paralysis and expertise in both reconstructive and aesthetic facial surgery, Dr. Kochhar brings a unique perspective to this important conversation.
Guest speaker Shiayin F. Yang, MD, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Vanderbilt University, shares findings from her recent research on the prevalence of depression and anxiety among patients with facial synkinesis. She discusses how these psychological factors influence treatment outcomes and highlights the need to address facial synkinesis as more than just a cosmetic concern.
Don’t miss this informative and impactful session—available now on our YouTube channel.
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Grateful Patient Story: Janna’s Journey with an Acoustic Neuroma
In honor of Brain Tumor Awareness Month, we’re sharing Janna’s inspiring story. At just 20 years old, Janna faced sudden hearing loss that led to a diagnosis of a left vestibular schwannoma—a rare, benign brain tumor also known as an acoustic neuroma. She was cared for by a team of specialists including Courtney Voelker, MD, PhD, and Garni Barkhoudarian, MD. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach ensured she received the best possible outcome.
Discover her powerful story and learn more about how we care for patients with acoustic neuroma.
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Free Lip Reading Class – Starting May 14
Every Wednesday | 2:00-3:30 PM | 2125 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Join our Cochlear Implant Outreach Ambassador for a free lip reading class designed to help you enhance communication and improve social confidence! Whether you're looking to develop lip reading techniques or engage more confidently in conversations, this class is for you.
Spaces are limited, so register by email to reserve your spot!
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Join Us for the 2025 Long Beach Walk4Hearing – Saturday, May 31
We invite you to walk with us at the 2025 Long Beach Walk4Hearing on Saturday, May 31, at Shoreline Park in Long Beach. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community to raise awareness and support for those affected by hearing loss. Whether you're walking for yourself, a loved one, or to support the cause, every step makes a difference.
Registration is free, and we’d love for you to walk with us as part of the PNI Walk Team. Join us in making a difference—sign up using the link below.
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