• The first sleep disorders center in north-central Indiana that is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

• Sponsors the quarterly AWAKE meeting for patients and communities
• Offers a weekly CPAP clinic
• Patient choice of on-site or home CPAP set-ups available by a licensed respiratory practitioner or a registered sleep technologist (Set-up is ordered the day the test is read)

Sleep Disorders

Over 100 types of sleeping and waking disorders exist and more than 40 million Americans suffer each year from some form of these disorders. Sleep disorders can affect happiness, productivity and personal safety. They can also be associated with high blood pressure and heart disease.

Symptoms of Sleep Disorders

• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Falling asleep when you should be awake
• Excessive amounts of sleep
• Abnormal behaviors such as sleep walking, sleep talking, night terrors and excessive snoring

Testing for Sleep Disorders

If your primary care physician or specialist suspects you might have a sleep disorder, they can order a test at the St.Joseph Sleep Disorders Center. When a test is ordered you will be evaluated for a full range of disorders by a qualified clinician using state-of-the-art equipment.

• Seven-days-a-week sleep exams
• Day and night studies
• Split Studies – MSLTs, MWTs, and CPAP Titrations
• Less than a three-week wait (usually two weeks or less)
• Only local facility to test children ages three and up
• Only local facility to offer the new VPAP Adapt SV for cardiac patients
• Follow-up with medical director within two to three weeks of sleep exam along with continued periodic follow-up visits (as needed) to help with CPAP/BiPAP compliance, etc.

Pre-Assessment Questionnaire

If you think you may have a sleeping disorder, please take the following Epworth Sleepiness questionnaire.  The scale is intended to help you evaluate the extent of your sleepiness.  Please use this as a tool to assist your physician in diagnosing and treating your symptoms.  The following questionnaire is not intended to substitute for a medical assessment by your physician, but is intended to be taken with you when you visit your physician.

Take the pre-assessment questionnaire.

Your Sleep Stay

Though your test requires a one-day or night stay, it will not be like a typical stay in the hospital.  Your study will be done according to your normal sleep habits, whether it is day or night.  Our sleep rooms are comfortable and inviting and offer 5-star service with all the amenities of a hotel.  These amenities include toiletries, a private bathroom, hairdryer, fan, microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot, television with remote and a free continental breakfast.  In addition, every room is equipped with a Select Comfort® bed, so you can choose your own comfort level for a good night’s rest.

Sleep Experienced Staff

• Medical director is board certified in sleep
• All sleep studies are interpreted by board certified sleep physicians
• Multi-disciplinary approach to sleep through referrals to local psychologists, pulmonologists and ENTs
• Physician sleep specialist on hand four days a week
• Monthly education is provided to registered sleep technologists and respiratory therapists to ensure quality sleep testing from the medical director
• Two senior registered sleep technologists were trained at the Indiana University Medical Center and have more than 30 years experience between them
  

A.W.A.K.E.

A.W.A.K.E. stands for Alert Well and Keeping Energetic. It is a free support group for patients and family members who have had sleep apnea or use CPAP machines at home.
Local A.W.A.K.E. members plan and implement each group’s activities so they meet the needs of each individual group. Meetings, led by A.W.A.K.E. coordinator Sheila Babcock RRT, are held regularly at St.Joseph Hospital and guest speakers are often invited to address the group. Topics may include advice on complying with CPAP therapy, legal issues affecting those with sleep apnea, weight loss and new research findings.

How to contact us

For more information, to schedule an appointment or to make a referral, call (765) 456-5619 or (866) 770-6171.

Where to find us

The St.Joseph Sleep Disorders Center is located at 1907 W. Sycamore St., Kokomo, IN 46901, on the 3rd floor of St.Joseph Hospital.

Additional Resources

www.sleepapnea.org
www.sleepfoundation.org