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<p>The long-term consequences of poor voice care can range from strained vocal cords and chronic hoarseness to deadly head and neck cancers.</p>
<p>The voice specialists of our <a href="/surgery/divisions/ent-surgery">Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Division</a> — <a href="/surgery/people/faculty/dr-melissa-m-mortensen">Melissa M. Mortensen, MD</a>, otolaryngologist-laryngologist; <a href="/surgery/people/faculty/dr-elliot-regenbogen">Elliot Regenbogen, MD</a>, otolaryngologist-laryngologist; and Marilyn D. Baricevac, MS, CCC-SLP, speech pathologist — provide a range of services aimed at voice health and wellness.</P>
<P>Dr. Mortensen was interviewed this morning by Jay Oliver on LI News Radio 103.9 FM. Click on the image above to hear their conversation about voice health, and the advice she has to offer.</P>
<P><div class="pointer"><B>For consultations/appointments with our voice specialists, please call 631-444-4121.</B></div></P>
