National Sleep Awareness Month

This annual event, created by the National Sleep Foundation, seeks to promote better sleep as a way to increase overall health and well-being.

Launched in 1998 by the National Sleep Foundation, Sleep Awareness Week® begins at the start of daylight saving time when most Americans lose an hour of sleep. The change to daylight saving time reminds us to make beneficial changes in our sleep routines to improve our sleep health.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, 45% of Americans say that poor or insufficient sleep affected their daily activities at least once in the past seven days. The goal is to celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep and to draw attention to the burden of sleep problems and promote the prevention and management of sleep disorders.

Primary care providers (PCPs) play a critical role in identifying and managing sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome.

At Circle Medical our providers are equipped to diagnose and treat sleep apnea with the following interventions:

Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Conducting a thorough sleep history and evaluating symptoms.
• Using validated tools like the Epworth Sleepiness Scale or STOP-Bang questionnaire.
• Referring patients for an at home sleep study as needed.

Addressing Underlying Conditions: Treating anxiety or depression that may interfere with sleep.

Meet with a provider today, in person or over video to discuss an at-home Sleep Study.

Get fast access to a world-class Sleep Study from the comfort of your own home.

By addressing sleep issues with help of your PCP, you can improve your overall health and quality of life. Circle Medical providers are able to accurately diagnose the following sleep disorders: obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea and positional sleep apnea.

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