When sleep does not come easily.
If you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, if you feel sleepy during the day or wake in the morning feeling less than refreshed, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder.
Getting the proper amount of rest is often difficult but it remains critically important. Getting a peaceful night’s sleep in today’s fast-paced society is challenging. There are many reasons: heavy work loads, excess caffeine use and intrusive technology, such as cell phones and computers, blur the line between daytime and nighttime and keep the mind over-stimulated, often causing or contributing to the onset of sleep difficulties.
- How much sleep is necessary?
- There is no magic number. Sleep requirements change throughout your lifetime. You may need nine hours of sleep, while someone of the same age and gender may be perfectly happy with seven hours of sleep.
Are you a candidate for a sleep study?
Patients with complaints of excessive daytime sleepiness, tiredness and symptoms or signs of obstructive sleep apnea should be referred for a sleep study.
Common symptoms and signs of obstructive sleep apnea include:
- Daytime sleepiness
- Snoring
- Witnessed apneas
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- Large neck
- Morning headaches
- Depressed mood
The Center for Advanced Sleep Studies
Left untreated, sleep disorders can create significant problems. The good news is that specialized attention to sleep disorders can dramatically improve the ability to live a normal life. With this mission in mind, The Berwick Hospital has established The Center for Advanced Sleep Studies. The Sleep Center is located at 1130 6th Avenue in Berwick. The facilities include two private bedrooms for sleep studies, decorated in a comfortable and homelike fashion, and supported by modern sleep monitoring equipment. The Sleep Lab is staffed by Registered Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. To learn more about the Center for Advanced Sleep Studies, call us at 570-759-5229.
What resources are available at Berwick Hospital’s Sleep Center?
Patients undergoing a sleep study will spend a night in the Sleep Center, while brain waves, muscle activity, leg and arm movements, heart rhythms and other body functions are monitored during sleep. With this information, the physician can prescribe a treatment plan that suits the patient’s individual needs.
How do I get in touch with the Sleep Center?
If you feel that you might benefit from a sleep study, discuss your concerns with your physician. After a review of your medical history, a sleep study can be scheduled by calling Central Scheduling at the Berwick Hospital Center at 570-759-5337.
Will my insurance cover services?
Services may be covered in part or entirely by insurance. The Berwick Hospital Center Staff can help you determine your coverage.