Sleep HealthCenters Announces That Its Brighton Clinic Has Added a New Multi-Bed Sleep Lab

Sleep HealthCenters®, a network of specialized sleep medicine centers and the largest provider of such services in Massachusetts, has announced that its Brighton Sleep HealthCenter associated with Brigham & Women’s Hospital has added a six-bed sleep lab where overnight sleep studies can be conducted. The Brighton sleep medicine center now offers a complete range of diagnostic and treatment services designed for individuals suspected of having such sleep disorders as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome. The center is located at 1505 Commonwealth Avenue.

The Brighton sleep medicine center provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services, including physician consults, set ups for special equipment for OSA patients, such as CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) devices, patient monitoring and education, and follow-up care. The new sleep lab has six hotel-like bedrooms where, during sleep studies, patients enjoy a noise-free environment, a full-size bed, and a private bathroom with shower. After sleep studies, a continental breakfast is served.

The Brighton Sleep HealthCenter is headed by Medical Director Dr. John Winkelman, who is an Associate Physician at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Elise Maher, MS RPSGT, manages the lab.

All Sleep HealthCenters maintain close contact with a patient’s own referring physician throughout the entire process, and provide reports on a regular basis. Services are covered by most medical insurance plans.

Sleep HealthCenters is also affiliated with the following Massachusetts health care entities: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Faulkner Hospital, Hallmark Health, McLean Hospital, New England Sinai Hospital, Chadwick Medical Associates, and UMass Memorial Medical Group; and also with New York’s Beth Israel Medical Center. To inquire about services at the Brighton Sleep HealthCenter, or at any of the other centers, call 877-SLEEPHC (877-753-3742). To learn more about Sleep HealthCenters, visit www.sleephealth.com.

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