BY BETTY LANE
The voice is more important than most people realize. In most instances, it is unconsciously used and abused by smoking, shouting, drinking, poor speaking and/or singing techniques, to the point where problems occur. Until disaster strikes, not much attention or thought is given to vocal matters. [read complete article]

DURING WORLD VOICE DAY 2008 A VARIETY OF ACTIVITES & OBSERVANCES IN THE METRO DETROIT AREA WERE OBSERVED

Some of the World Voice Day events included:

Saturday, April 5, 2008, 9:30am-12:30pm
Wayne State University Department of Otolaryngology Endorses Annual Voice Day
The Wayne State University Physician Group, Department of Otolaryngology will observe World Voice Day by offering free evaluations of your larynx (voice box) as well as provide hints on how to maintain a healthy voice.
Location: Wayne State University Physician Group, Voice Laboratory, Lahser Medical Building, 27177 Lahser (between 11 and 12 mile), Suite 203, Southfield. For questions or to register, call 248-357-4151.
FREE

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:30am-1pm
Henry Ford Health System “Caring for the Singing Voice”
Presented by the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurology and Division of Speech and Language Sciences and Disorders. An educational program for singers, music coaches, performers, choir directors, parents of performers and others interested in learning how to care for the singing voice.
Location: Henry Ford Health System, Gilmour Center, 1 Ford Place, Detroit. For questions or to register, call 313-916-8088.
$25

Monday, April 21, 2008 6:30pm-8:30pm
Lakeshore Professional Voice Center, Lakeshore ENT “Celebrate World Voice Day”
Following a brief overview on Voice Physiology and Pathology, you are invited to celebrate the human voice with a special concert by Adam D. Rubin, MD and Cristina Jackson-Menaldi, PhD, directors of the Lakeshore Professional Voice Center, Lakeshore ENT and special guests.
Location: St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, St. John Macomb Auditorium, 11800 E. 12 Mile Rd, (12 mile and Hoover Road), Warren. For questions or to rsvp, call 888-440-7325 or email healthconnect@stjohn.org.
FREE