Voices.com Announces Promotional Sponsorship of the 2008 Midwest Voice Conference

Chicago, IL, July 20, 2008 --(PR.com)-- For those who use their voice to earn a living, there is nothing more important and rewarding than taking proper care of their voice, with prevention being second to none when it comes to preserving the vocal apparatus. In a few short weeks, an informative and practical conference geared toward voice professionals called the Midwest Voice Conference will held in Chicago, IL for the second year running.

One of the only educational experiences available over the summer months pertaining directly to the use and care of the human voice, the Midwest Voice Conference is of special interest to voice actors, actors, singers, comedians, teachers, radio personalities, broadcasters, lawyers, public speakers and anyone who uses their voice on a regular basis to communicate vital messages to other people.

Conference delegates will learn about the mechanics of their voice, how it relates to other aspects of their work and instruction on making the most effective use of their instrument with an emphasis on vocal health.

Participants will 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

Teachers who participate will receive 7 CPDU’s for attending this world-class event.

Conference Information:

Saturday August 9, 2008
8am - 4pm
UIC College of Medicine
Research Building @ Moss Auditorium
909 S. Wolcott St.
Chicago, IL 60612

* The fee to attend is $35.

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

www.midwestvoiceconference.com

To learn more about Voices.com, visit:

www.voices.com

About The Midwest Voice Conference

Held in Chicago, IL The 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. With lectures presented by world renowned faculty and specialists in their respective fields, this educational experience is a must attend for people who use their voices to make a living. The conference is planned by the Chicago Institute for Voice Care at the University of Illinois Department of Otolaryngology.

About Voices.com

Voices.com is the online marketplace where businesses connect with voice actors and voice over talents. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies, marketing executives, casting directors and voice talent agencies rely on Voices.com to easily search for and hire language service providers such as translators, narrators and professional voice over talents with the assistance of their award-winning web service. Voice talents are equipped with a comprehensive set of self-managed tools to effectively market themselves and conduct their voice-over business online. Clients that have worked with Voices.com include NBC, ESPN, PBS, The History Channel, Reader’s Digest, Comcast, Nortel Networks, Bell Canada, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, ING, Western Union, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Firestone Tires, American Airlines, the US Army, the US Government and thousands more.

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