For those living in, or just passing thru the Los Angeles area who may have speech problems due to PD, and are interested in finding out about collagen injections into the vocal cords, AND/OR have trouble swallowing, AND/OR have other throat and/or neck-related problems, READ ON: ------------------------------------ -----------Encino Tri-Valley PD Support Group--------- WHAT:........General Meeting and dynamic discussion TOPIC:........Voice Restoration for people with Neuromuscular Disorders GUEST SPEAKERS:......Gerald S.Berke, M.D. & Kathi Jackson, R.N. , UCLA School of Medicine NOTE:........ Dr.. Berke is the 1st MD to use collagen in the vocal cords to restore "normal" speech for PWPs. He's in the forefront of medical research and practical treatment. WHEN: April 17, Saturday WHERE: Encino Hospital 16237 Ventura Blvd.. Encino, CA (818) 995-5000 TIME: 1 to 3 p.m. (Can't make our meeting? For more information, call Dr.. Berke's office at (310) 825-2023> DIRECTIONS or QUESTIONS? Call Barb Mallut, Group Coordinator, at (818) 705-3037