16th April: World Voice Day

World Voice Day is a global annual event dedicated to recognizing the boundless limits of the human voice. The mission is to share the excitement of the voice phenomenon with people, scientists, and other funding bodies. The day revolves around contributions made by head and neck surgeons as well as other health professionals who encourage the youth and elderly alike to assess their vocal health and take action to maintain good voice habits. Frequently, something as familiar as our voice becomes easily overlooked. World Voice Day reminds us to protect this vital tool we rely upon daily, so it remains with us throughout our lives. This observance is a chance to recognize the endless fields the human voice touches. Ranging from biology and physics, all the way to music and poetry, each field impacts each other. We celebrate our voices as something all cultures have in common, no matter our language.