Birmingham Regional Chapter of the
Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses
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We are committed to our patient population, both adults and children.

About the Birmingham Regional Chapter of SOHN
Located out of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, this local chapter of the National Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses was established in 2007 by charter at the annual Congress and Symposium in Washington DC.  Started by only a handful of nurses, this chapter has grown by leaps and bounds over the past two years and has been very successful by anyone's terms. 

Our Mission
We are committed to fostering the professional growth and development of the Head-Neck nurse in the Birmingham, Alabama region, by offering educational opportunities, networking opportunities and helping to make information readily available. As responsible members of this community,we strive to educate and assist the head and neck patient population in both adults and pediatrics.

Our Values
Compassion - caring for others with patience, kindness, and understanding.
Quality - committing to excellence to be the very best in all we do.
Passion - providing care and service to all with whom we come in contact in our practices.
Accountability - taking ownership to achieve desired results.
Diversity - striving to create collaboration, cooperation, and productivity by appreciating unique skills and abilities, and treating others with respect.
Integrity - adhering to moral and ethical principles, soundness of character, honesty, and fairness.

Our History
We are one of only 13 SOHN chapters in the United States.   There was a lot of preparatory work into getting this chapter chartered, and many things were done prior to that trip to Washington, DC in September of 2007 to finally get the Charter.

  • September 2007, our Chapter was Chartered.
  • March 2008, held the first collaborative Adult/Pediatric Head-Neck Conference.
  • January 2009, created and launched the dry erase board project for the adult laryngectomy patients.
  • January 2009, created and launched the new "Go Bags" for pediatric tracheostomy patients.
  • October 2008, won the National Chapter Showcase award in Chicago.
  • November 2008, Participated in the National Smoking Cessation week.
  • April 2009, Participated in the Relay for Life and raised over 1,200 for the American Cancer Society.
  • August, 2009, Launched our Facebook site.
  • October 2009, won the National Chapter Showcase award, 2nd consecutive year!
  • January 2010, Launched our new website!

Contact information:

UAB Hospital
MEB M715
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, AL  35249
(205) 934-0344


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