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Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition in which a patient's breathing is interrupted or stops altogether during sleep. Treatment often includes lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, and the use of a breathing assistance device at night, such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine.

Sleep disorders are impairments or disruptions to normal sleep patterns that can have a negative impact on a patient's overall health. Common conditions include sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, insomnia and sleepwalking. Contact SIU HealthCare for a consultation and diagnosis.

Sleep study interpretation specializes in interpreting the results of a patient's sleep study, which is a test used to diagnose sleep disorders. A sleep study records your brain waves, blood/oxygen ratio, heart rate and breathing, as well as eye and leg movements to make its diagnosis.

Helping those with memory loss and their caregivers showcase their artistic creativity will continue to thrive thanks to a recent donation. Art Express received a $2,000 donation from the Fat Ass 5K , an event that raises funds for a wide variety of charitable causes in the Springfield, Illinois area. Art Express is one of the Beyond the Medical Center programs hosted by the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment, helping those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia through the therapeutic effects of art expression. Art Express also received a donation in 2019