For Adults:
What to expect at the Sleep Center

For Children and Adolescents:
What to expect at the Sleep Center

At the Sleep Center:
Take a photo tour of the Sleep Center

Insurance/Appointments
Most insurance plans cover sleep tests; however, patients may need to see their family doctor to get a referral to the Sleep Center if their insurance requires it. Check with your insurance to see what is required for you.

Sleep Support Group
Learn more about the Sleep Center's support group: A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic)

Common Sleep Center Terms

• Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) - This test consists of four to five naps during the day to determine excessive daytime sleepiness and narcolepsy.
• Rapid eye movement (REM) - Stage of sleep when dreams occur.
• Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) - This condition is diagnosed if, during an MSLT, the patient falls asleep in the first five minutes of the nap each time.
• Obstructive sleep apnea - This condition is diagnosed if the patient has a cessation of breathing during sleep.
• Narcolepsy – A condition which causes extreme daytime fatigue that now is thought to be caused by the absence of a central histamine agonist called hypocretin.
• Restless leg syndrome
• Periodic limb movement disorder