Stevie Nicks donates $3m to medical school to recognize her voice doctor | Stevie Nicks
Legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks donated $3 million to the University of Southern California medical school in recognition of the doctor who helped care for her voice for much of her career.
This large donation was made by Dr., a Beverly Hills ear, nose and throat specialist who treated the singer, along with other artists and patients, for many years. He supports the creation of an endowed chair in otolaryngology at USC’s Keck School of Medicine in honor of Joseph Sugerman.
“Through the nights on the road, the years of touring, the hours spent in the recording studio, I always knew I could count on Dr. Sugerman to be there to keep my voice healthy, just as he was for his other patients,” said Nicks, 78. a statement. “I am excited to have this opportunity to recognize their talents and insights and to mark their many years of outstanding practice.”
Stevie Nicks and Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Dr. Named for Joseph Sugerman, the position recognizes Sugerman’s long career in the field. The USC graduate and longtime member of the faculty has spent nearly 50 years in practice, according to the university.
University officials said Nicks’ gift enabled fundraising efforts to reach the goal of the donated chair. Additional support came from some foundations and individual contributors.
“I am impressed and humbled by the support of my patients who have leveraged themselves to create this equipped chair that will be dedicated to advancing voice medicine,” Sugerman said in the university’s announcement.
After completing both his internship and residency at USC, Sugerman joined a Beverly Hills ear, nose and throat practice known for caring for singers and entertainers. He also served as an adjunct faculty member in USC’s department of ear, nose and throat, officials said.
USC announced that the first recipient of the donated chair will be Dr. James, who directs the USC Voice Center and is considered a “world-class expert in professional voice care” by the university. Michael M Johns announced that he would be The center provides care for patients with voice, respiratory and swallowing disorders and operates clinics in the Los Angeles area.
Nicks’ relationship with USC dates back to 1979, when Fleetwood Mac invited the university’s marching band to join. record Tusk at Dodger Stadium.
Nicks spoke to the Guardian in 2020 about the importance she places on keeping her voice healthy and her fears that contracting Covid-19 during the pandemic could damage her vocals.
“It would kill me,” the Grammy-winning artist said when asked what it would mean for him to stop singing. “It’s not just about singing; it’s about never performing again, never dancing on world stages again.”
