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Tuesday, July 5, 2005

More on Uninsured Musicians

Posted by on July 5 at 14:23 PM

The Recording Academy is putting on a free health fair tomorrow, July 6th, at the Vera Project, where you can “learn about cool alternative medicines, get a hearing test, Hepatitis C test, get your blood pressure/cholesterol checked amongst a bunch of other great services. We’ll also have brief lectures on repetitive stress injuries, preserving your vocal chords for singers and how acupuncture can benefit musicians.”

MusiCares PNW Health Fair, July 6 - 6 - 9 p.m. The Vera Project, 1916 4th Ave., Seattle

Services will include: Hearing testing, Hepatitis C testing and information, Blood Pressure screening, Cholesterol/Glucose testing, Body Mass Indexing, Bone Density and Posture screening, Vision testing and Massage. Information will be provided regarding Women's Health, Alternative Medicine, Vocal Health, Repetitive Stress Injuries, Substance Abuse, Mental Health and more.
Please RSVP by July 3 by calling 206.834.1000 or e-mailing pacificnw@grammy.com. * Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult to receive medical services.