On August 9, The 2008 Midwest Voice Conference will be a one-day workshop discussing the effects of common disorders, such as obesity, reflux disease, neurological diseases, and allergies on the voice.

Hear World Renowned Faculty Explain:

๏ How the Voice Works
๏ Diagnosis of Voice Disorders
๏ Tools to Protect Your Voice
๏ Common Medical Conditions Affecting the Voice
- Reflux Disease/ GERD
- Allergies & Sinus Disease
- Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, ALS & Spasmodic Dysphonia
- Obesity
๏ Hands-on Workshops and Demonstrations

Speakers include:

๏ H. Steven Sims, MD
๏ Stephanie Joe, MD
๏ Carlos Galvani, MD
๏ Jay Goldstein, MD
๏ Karen Wicklund, DM, MHS, CF-SLP
๏ Arlene Barr, MD
๏ Lyndia Johnson
๏ Randy Buescher

As a voice actor, this conference will give you a different perspective on how to use and take care of your instrument (your instrument being your voice, of course!).

People who would also benefit from the conference are actors, singers, radio hosts, teachers and anyone who uses their voice to make a living.

The fee to attend is $35.

Conference Date, Time and Location:

Saturday August 9, 2008
8am - 4pm

UIC College of Medicine
Research Building
@ Moss Auditorium
909 S. Wolcott St.
Chicago, IL 60612

To register or for more information contact Colleen at ckenost@uic.edu

Will you be in attendance?

Best wishes,

Stephanie