Get Some Zzzz's with Free Sleep Apnea Talk

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is offering a free talk that breaks down the ABCs of Zzzs on Tues., May 15 at 6 p.m. in the hospitals Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division Street, Derby.

 

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Jackie Hoyle will present “Better Sleep for Better Health,” a discussion about the health risks of getting too little sleep, tips for getting better sleep, and warning signs of sleep apnea.

 

There will also be information about Griffin Hospital’s Sleep Wellness Center, a comprehensive program that offers state-of-the-art sleep medicine in a comfortable, home-like environment. The Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a sleep disorders center - one of only 13 in Connecticut to achieve the Academy's highest level of accreditation - and helps treat sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy.

 

The talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U education series, which features Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. Light refreshments will be served.

 

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

 

Get Some more Zzzzzs

 

DERBY -Griffin Hospital’s Community Health Resource Center is offering a free talk to break down the ABCs of Zs on Tues., May 9 at 6 p.m. at the hospital, 130 Division St., Derby.

 

Jackie Hoyle, Coordinator of the Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital, will present “Sleep Well, Be Well,” a discussion about the medical definition of sleep, sleep disorders and treatments, and tips for proper sleep hygiene.

 

There will also be information about Griffin Hospital’s Sleep Wellness Center, a comprehensive and state-of-the-art program that provides help for sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy.

 

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.

 

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

 

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials. The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Sleep apnea topic of talk at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - Learn how to get a better night’s sleep at a free discussion about snoring and sleep apnea at 6:30 p.m. April 16 at Griffin Hospital. 

Dr. K. Marya Chaisson, Director of The Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital, will present “Get a Better Night’s Sleep” to give attendees more insight into the causes of sleep problems and ways to get a good night's sleep as well as answer questions about stopping snoring and sleep apnea. 

Chaisson is board certified in sleep medicine, internal medicine, critical care, and pulmonary disease, giving her a broad scope of expertise.

Most people who suffer from snoring and sleep apnea are unaware of the consequences of how it affects their daytime and nighttime functions. 

A person with sleep apnea finds it hard to breathe during sleep due to a partial or complete collapse of their breathing passage. The airway collapse is usually identified by a family member complaining of loud snoring. 

Untreated, sleep apnea can lead to potentially life threatening diseases such as a cardiac disease, stroke, and diabetes.

The Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital offers state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in a comfortable, hotel room-like setting.

Conditions such as sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs, and narcolepsy can be effectively identified and treated to improve one's health.

The presentation is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U “Tuesday Talks,” a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 

All Tuesday Talks are held in Griffin Hospital’s Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division St. Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve a spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org.

To find out about upcoming Tuesday Talks, visit griffinhealth.org/programsevents.