Sleep Center - Accredited - Wooster Community Hospital

		Sleep Disorders Center
		You’re Invited to our SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER OPEN HOUSE here at the hospital! Thursday, March 8th 3:00-6:30 p.m. Refreshments provided

		Sleep Screening Questionnaire
		How to Prepare for a Sleep Study

		WCH Sleep Lab 2nd Best in Nation Again

		For the third year in a row, the Wooster Community Hospital Sleep Disorders Center has been named the 2nd Best Sleep Disorders Center in the nation by ADVANCE Newsmagazines.

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	Accredited Sleep Disorders Center

The Wooster Community Hospital Sleep Disorders Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and has been accredited for nearly 15 years. 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 Medical Director of the WCH Sleep Disorders Center, Dr. William Novak, is the only physician in the area who is Fellowship-Trained in Sleep Medicine. In addition, all of our staff are 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. 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.			Day Shift Sleep Studies available for third shift workers.


Medical Director
	William J. Novak, Jr., MD
		Board Certified in Sleep Medicine & Neurology
		Fellowship Trained in Sleep Disorders, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland

			2nd Best Sleep Lab in the Nation 3rd year in a row
			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 6:00 A.M. Sunday - Friday Phone Number: 330-263-8400 Location: 2nd Floor - West Building

			Sleep Center Brochure Sleep Screening Questionnaire First Night Sleep Study - Diagnostic Second Night Sleep Study with Pressures - Treatment

			Wooster Community Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of the Sandman Pocket Portable Polysomnography. This is a portable sleep recording device where data can be recorded for 12-18 hours. Patients with possible Sleep Apnea can be tested in the privacy of their own home.

			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.

			Sleep Apnea
			A condition which causes a person to stop breathing while asleep. Symptoms include loud snoring, waking up frequently, and excessive daytime sleepiness.

			Insomnia
			Inability to fall or remain asleep. Many factors contribute to this disorder including stress or excitement, anxiety and emotional problems.

			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.

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

			Narcolepsy
			Frequent and uncontrollable desire for sleep, especially during waking hours. Characterized by muscular weakness brought on by strong emotions or anxiety.

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.

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