Sleep Disorders Center
2nd Best Sleep Lab in the Nation
The Sleep Lab at Wooster Community Hospital has been voted the second best sleep lab in the United States by ADVANCE Newsmagazines. 1
 

One Of The Few Accredited Centers
Hours of Service: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday

Sleep Studies: 8:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Sunday - Friday

Phone Number: 330-263-8400

Location: 2nd Floor - West Building

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  Accredited Sleep Disorders Center  
     
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The Wooster Community Hospital Sleep Disorders Center has recently been accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

To receive AASM accreditation, a center must meet or exceed all standards for professional, quality healthcare as designated by the Academy. The AASM is a professional membership organization representing sleep medicine clinicians, researchers, facilities and educators. Its standards were developed and are continuously reviewed to ensure the incorporation of the latest advances in sleep medicine into all evaluations and treatment plans.

The AASM accreditation process involves detailed inspections of the center's facility and staff, including an evaluation of testing procedures, patient contacts, and physician training. In addition, the goals of the facility must be clearly stated and include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves. The facility's accreditation status is re-evaluated every five years.

The Sleep Disorders Center at Wooster Community Hospital is the only facility in this area staffed with Board Certified Sleep Physicians and Registered Sleep Technologists. They bring together years of trusted sleep medicine experience to diagnose and treat sleep related problems.

Common problems treated at Wooster Community Hospital's Sleep Disorders Center include sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, muscle spasms during sleep, and narcolepsy. Accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine assures quality care for patients with sleep disorders.

    
       
    Who Can Benefit From A Sleep Evaluation?  
    Anyone who suffers from excessive daytime sleepiness, has trouble falling asleep or maintaining sleep, or disturbs the sleep of others by snoring loudly is
a candidate for a sleep evaluation. A physician's referral is necessary for evaluation.
Day Shift Sleep Studies available for third shift workers.
  
    The evaluation begins with a comprehensive physical examination and may include sleep history, a sleep diary, and an overnight stay to monitor body processes during sleep. A patient will be encouraged to include his or her bed partner who can provide information about sleeping and waking behavior. Most sleep-related disorders can be corrected.  
       
       
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Sleep is a natural, vital part of our daily routine.
It promotes good health, is soothing to the mind, and enables everyone to be productive in work and play. Any condition that prevents a person from sleeping at night and causes excessive daytime sleepiness may qualify as a sleep disorder.

More than 25% of Americans suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness caused from chronic sleep disorders including loud snoring, insomnia, sleep apnea (failure to breathe during sleep). Disorders of this nature can negatively affect your personality, immune system, or work performance, as well as lead to serious or fatal health problems including heart disease and high blood pressure.

 
       
  arrow   Sleep Apnea
      A condition which causes a person to stop breathing while asleep. Symptoms include loud snoring, waking up frequently, and excessive daytime sleepiness.
       
  arrow   Insomnia
      Inability to fall or remain asleep. Many factors contribute to this disorder including stress or excitement, anxiety and emotional problems.
       
  arrow   Restless Leg Syndrome
      An uncomfortable sensation, deep within the calves and occasionally in the thighs and feet that occurs while a person is awake and relaxing.
       
  arrow   Periodic Movement
     

Muscle spasms causing repeated involuntary leg and arm twitching. Sleep is fragmented resulting in a person feeling exhausted the next morning.

       
  arrow   Narcolepsy
      Frequent and uncontrollable desire for sleep, especially during waking hours. Characterized by muscular weakness brought on by strong emotions or anxiety.
       
      Robert Sibilia, M.D. Medical Director
     

Medical School: Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School
Residency: Albany Medical Center

      Board Certified: American Board of Pediatrics,
American Board of I.M. - Pulmonary Medicine,
American Board of Sleep Medicine
       
     

Who Is at Risk?

Sometimes when you want it the least, your body needs it the most.  When you feel tired, worn out and stressed out, the last thing you feel like doing is driving down to your health club for an intense workout.  The fact is, this is exactly what you should do. 1

  
             
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