The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation in collaboration with UCI Health is pleased to present the 2025-2026 season of Medicine in Our Backyard featuring an extraordinary group of renowned doctors and researchers speaking on a wide range of topics. The UCI doctors present the latest studies and newest technologies in an engaging online forum. This series is funded in part by the generosity of long time Newport Beach Public Library Foundation members Mike and Polly Smith.
LOCATION CHANGED TO CIVIC CENTER COMMUNITY ROOM, 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH
Understanding Hearing Loss and the Latest Treatment Options

Hamid R. Djalilian, MD
Professor— Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Professor — Department of Biomedical Engineering, UCI Samueli School of Engineering
Director — UCI Health Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Services
Monday, September 22, 2025, 7:00pm
Don't wait to give your ears the attention they deserve. UCI Health neurotologist Hamid Djalilian, MD, will discuss ways to protect your hearing, how to recognize hearing loss, the latest research and available treatment options.
For more information on the series: https://nbplf.foundation/programs/medicine-in-our-backyard/
Event details and RSVP Information:
- Location: Civic Center Community Room, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach
- Doors open 6:30pm
- Presentation followed by Q&A
- FREE EVENT
Questions? Contact Director of Programs Kunga Wangmo-Upshaw kupshaw@nbplf.foundation or 949-717-3818.