This new intervention, the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment plan, strengthens the vocal cords through ongoing exercises like shouting in a controlled fashion. At the Health Center, speech pathologist Starr Cookman works intensely with patients with Parkinson disease. She said the treatment has been very successful because it addresses problems with loudness, speech intelligibility and respiratory support. All patients have reported improvement in their ability to communicate. The Voice and Speech Clinic offers comprehensive care to detect, diagnose and treat problems of the voice.
All patients receive thorough medical evaluations.
Treatment options include medical and surgical interventions, and speech therapy. Founded in 1961, the Health Center pursues a mission of providing outstanding health care education in an environment of exemplary patient care, research and public service.