Stevie Nicks donates $3m to medical school to recognize her voice doctor

Legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks has given $3m to the University of Southern California’s medical school to recognize the physician who has helped care for her voice throughout much of her career. The major donation supports the creation of an endowed chair in otolaryngology at USC’s Keck School of Medicine in honor of Dr Joseph Sugerman, an ear, nose and throat specialist from Beverly Hills who has treated the singer – along with other performers and patients – for many years. “Through late nights on the road, years of touring, hours in the recording studio, I always knew I could count on Dr Sugerman to be there to help keep my voice healthy, just as he does for his other patients,” Nicks, 78, said in a statement . “I am thrilled to have this opportunity to acknowledge his talent and insights and mark his many years of outstanding practice.” The position, named the Stevie Nicks and Joseph Sugerman, MD, Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology, recognizes Sugerman’s long career in the field. A graduate of USC and longtime member of its faculty, the physician has spent nearly 50 years in practice, according to the university. University officials said Nicks’ gift enabled the fundraising effort for the endowed chair to reach its target. Additional support came from a number of foundations and individual contributors. …