Sleep Health Center

Speak with a Sleep Specialist, or schedule a sleep test: 651-430-4794* New address: 850 Churchill Street West, Stillwater MN 55082 The Sleep Health Center Guide Take a Sleep Quiz! Sleep Study Instructions Learn about Pulmonary Medicine Top 10 Sleep Tips to help you get a more restful sleep Strategies to Sleep Better Home Medical Equipment

We've moved! The Sleep Health Center at Lakeview Hospital has moved to a new location. The new facility is located across from the hospital and expands the number of rooms available for sleep studies from two to four. It also offers private parking and a quiet, relaxing environment for patients attending for a sleep study. The Lakeview Hospital Sleep Health Center is here to help you get your quality of sleep and life back. Our experienced staff is trained and equipped to see almost any kind of adult sleep problem, including snoring/obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, REM sleep behavior disorder, sleep problems related to shift workers, teeth grinding, sleepwalking, nightmares, and leg cramping.  *Please note, you need an appointment with a pulmonary provider at Stillwater Medical Group for a consult visit to get approved for a sleep study. Ask your primary care provider for more information.

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Providing you solutions

Our experienced staff is trained and equipped to see almost any kind of adult sleep problem, including:

• Snoring / obstructive sleep apnea
• Insomnia
• Narcolepsy
• Restless leg syndrome
• REM sleep behavior disorder
• Sleep problems related to shift workers
• Teeth grinding
• Sleepwalking
• Nightmares
• Leg cramping

Why do I need to arrive so early for the sleep study when I do not go to bed until later?

• It takes some time for the technologist to attach all of the monitoring devices and prepare you for the evening
• There are several medical history forms that will need to be completed

Am I allowed to check in early, and if so, how early?

• Due to the sleep health center being used 24 hours a day most days, we ask that you do not arrive/check-in early
• Please show up for your study at the time you were scheduled

Am I allowed to leave early, and if so, how early?

• Most patients are able to leave by 7:00AM.  An earlier time can be arranged between you and your technologist so long as we have been able to record a sufficient amount of sleep time

What do I need to bring with me?

• Similar to a hotel stay - Your medications, pajamas, toiletries, change of clothes for the morning, any special pillow or food items/snacks (caffeine/stimulant free)

When will I find out the results of my sleep study?

• Depending upon the preliminary results of your sleep study, you will receive instructions as to the next steps in the morning
• Some patients will receive their CPAP equipment prior to a results appointment at the clinic

If I am already on CPAP, do I need to bring my machine, tubing, and mask with to the sleep study?

• Yes, the technologist will inspect the device, tubing, and mask to ensure that it is in working order
• They will also use this information to determine whether or not a new mask may be better for you

Do you have WiFi available?

• Yes

Will breakfast be provided?

• A Grab & Go breakfast will be provided to you.

How do I find the Sleep Health Center?

• View Directions and Maps

Will I have to pay for parking?

• No – Parking is provided free of charge

Do I take my medications like normal?

• Unless you have been instructed by your physician otherwise, yes

Do you provide sleeping pills if I have difficulty falling asleep sleeping during my study?

• No – Your sleep provider should have entered in an order for a sleeping pill at your clinic visit for use at the Sleep Health Center.  If not, please contact them for a prescription and bring the medication with you

How much is a sleep study going to cost me?

• You will need to contact your insurance provider. The number is provided on the back of your insurance card.

Can I bring my own snacks or are snacks provided?

• You can bring your own caffeine/stimulant free snacks as they are not provided

Is there anything that I should avoid prior to the sleep study?

• Napping the day of the study
• Caffeinated beverage the day of the study

Upon referral, you will initially be seen by one of our physicians who will review your symptoms and make an evaluation of next steps for your care. Depending on the results of your initial visit, many patients will need to have a sleep study performed. This typically requires an overnight stay at Lakeview Hospital Sleep Health Center.

A sleep study might be the best way to understand what is causing your sleep problems. You'll stay overnight and sleep in a private, comfortable room complete with TV, private bathroom, internet access and room-darkening window treatments. We'll monitor your sleep from another room.

Care and testing is provided by our team of certified sleep physicians, pulmonologist, neurologists, registered sleep technologists, respiratory therapists, and home equipment providers.

State-of-the-Art Testing Techniques
Our team uses a variety of sophisticated (and painless) tools to evaluate your condition, including:

Sleep Studies—also called polysomnograms or PSGs. This test records your physical state during various states of sleep and wakefulness. It provides data that is essential in evaluating sleep and sleep-related complications. PSG can include monitoring of extended EEG (brain waves), oxygen saturations, airflow, abdominal and chest wall movements. During this test, you may be fitted with a special breathing mask or equipment to help improve your sleep condition.

Multiple Sleep Latency Tests—measure how long it takes to fall asleep and monitor sleep patterns through a series of naps. This test requires an overnight stay, followed by a series of naps throughout the next day.

Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests—patients are instructed to sit quietly and remain awake for a period of time. This test is performed to asses a person's ability to stay awake.

Home Sleep Testing(HST)—is done in the home setting and provides some of the same measurements as in-lab sleep study (polysomnogram), such as brain waves, heart rate, nasal and oral breathing, sleep position, and levels of oxygen saturation. You will have an appointment at the Lakeview Hospital Sleep Health Center to pick up your equipment with instructions provided by the sleep technologist. You then take the equipment home, sleep in the comfort of your own bed, and return the equipment to the Sleep Health Center the following day.

Fast results, personalized care
After careful analysis of your personal history and sleep test results, our sleep health team provides you with a followup plan of care. We’ll work with you to determine the best course of treatment and management of your condition.

Treatment options may include home equipment, such as CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) equipment, medication, lifestyle and behavioral therapy, or counseling. Lakeview Hospital Sleep Health Center offers on-site maintenance of sleep apnea equipment at the Stillwater Medical Group Main Campus.