Virginia Society of Otolaryngology

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It's all on the agenda at the AAO-HNS 2026 BOG Spring Virtual Meeting on May 2. Don't miss it!

🗓️ May 2 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm (ET)
👉 Register: https://hubs.ly/Q049x5jg0

During the 2026 General Assembly session, Senate Bill 536 (SB 536) was transformed into a bill to significantly increase the medical malpractice cap in Virginia. As written, the bill will raise the cap from $2.75 million to $6 million.
Read the full article on our website https://ow.ly/JsH950YsQZv

Oppose SB 536 at https://ow.ly/CCOr50YsRci

Top Richmond ENT Dr. John Ditto: From Cello Virtuoso to Life-Changing Sinus Treatments Richmond Breathe Free is highlighting its founder Dr. John Ditto's dedication to delivering safe, effective, and convenient care through minimally invasive treatments and a patient-first philosophy.

Your voice matters. 🗣️ Join us for the AAO-HNS Congressional Advocacy Day! This is your opportunity to play a critical role in advancing federal policies that protect patients, strengthen practices, and support the otolaryngology community.

📍 Congressional Advocacy Day
🗓️ March 10–11 | Washington, DC
Tuesday: Training | Wednesday: Congressional appointments

RSVP and reserve your hotel room by February 6 to secure your spot!

Join AAO-HNS to meet directly with your legislators and advocate for the issues impacting you, your practice, and your patients.

RSVP now: https://hubs.ly/Q0414PF60

Celebrating excellence in healthcare! 🎉 34 MedRVA Healthcare physicians have been recognized as Top Docs 2025 by Richmond Magazine.

Congratulations to our outstanding team!

"February is Kids ENT Health Month! 🌟 A great opportunity to raise awareness about ear, nose, and throat conditions children may face. Dr. Landes from UVA Otolaryngology shared valuable insights on local NBC29 News about when to seek treatment for these conditions. Check out the interview here: NBC29 Interview. For more information on pediatric ENT health, be sure to visit the American Academy of Otolaryngology's website: ENT Health for Kids. Stay informed and help spread the word!"

February is kids ENT Health Month! Our own Dr. Landes promoted awareness by speaking at our local NBC29 news station about the ear, nose, and throat conditions children are susceptible to and when to seek treatment.

You can watch the interview here:
https://www.29news.com/video/2025/02/12/community-conversation-dr-daniel-landes-with-uva-health-2-12-25/

You can also make yourself more knowledgeable and aware of the various Kids ENT health conditions by visiting the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery website on ENT Health:
https://www.enthealth.org/pediatric-landing-page/

📣 Calling all Otolaryngology professionals! 🩺🎤

Join us for the Virginia Society of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting on May 2-3, 2025, in Arlington, VA!

This is your chance to: 🔹 Connect with top experts in the field
🔹 Gain insights from cutting-edge research and clinical advancements
🔹 Participate in interactive workshops and discussions
🔹 Earn continuing education credits while networking with peers

🖱️ Register now to secure your spot and be part of this exciting event!
👉https://vso-hns.org/2025-annual-meeting

Let’s come together to learn, share, and advance the future of Otolaryngology in Virginia. Don’t miss out!

Lobby with your Otolaryngology colleagues on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 in Richmond! The VSO will once again be participating in one of MSV's White Coat Days in 2024 and all members are encouraged to participate. As the saying goes, if you're in medicine, you're in politics. Members of the General Assembly need to hear from YOU, their constituents, about how the legislation they're considering will affect the practice of medicine - from setting Medicaid payment rates, protecting Virginia's positive liability climate, to ensuring quality patient care. Register today by clicking here: https://www.msv.org/advocacy/take-action/lobbyday/

We look forward to having you with us!