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For decades, I’ve worked with children with hearing loss, including children once thought unlikely to benefit from devices including cochlear implantation.

What continues to drive me is a simple question: How can we help each child reach their potential?

#PediatricHearingLoss #CochlearImplants
Square graphic with a green border. Text reads: “Nancy M. Young, MD. Pediatric Otologist/Neurotologist. Clinician • Researcher • Educator.” A professional portrait shows Nancy smiling at the camera. Additional text reads: “Helping children achieve their potential through multidisciplinary care and neuroscience research.” Logos for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern Medicine Feinberg School of Medicine appear at the bottom. Square graphic with a green border titled “What Drives My Work.” Subtitle: “Improving language and quality of life for children & their families.” A photo shows two children outdoors using hearing-related devices. Text reads: “Sound is essential for developing spoken language. It also supports safety, social engagement with others and connection to the environment.” Closing text reads: “My goal is to help each child achieve their potential.”
September 30, 2026 at 11:10 PM