Sleep Health MD

04/08/2020

Sleep Health MD's top priority is the safety and welfare of our patients and staff. In order to continue to provide essential health services to our patients, all New Patient Consultations and Follow-Up visits will be conducted virtually (via smartphone, computer or tablet). In-lab Sleep Studies are only available to healthy patients under the age of 64; all other Sleep Studies can be performed at the patients' homes, using testing equipment that is made available through pick-up and drop-off outside our offices. We also continue to offer online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-i) for Insomnia, via telehealth. Call or text us to schedule an appointment at 844-387-5337

04/07/2020

These days, insomnia is affecting more people than ever. Anxiety, stress and worry are primary contributors to sleep difficulties. Sleep Health MD is offering virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBTi) to our patients who are in need of insomnia treatment. All visits can be conducted virtually, via computer, smartphone or electronic tablet. Most insurances now cover telehealth visits, but if your plan does not, we offer a special discounted cash rate. Please call or text us today, and let us help you say goodnight to insomnia! 844-387-5337

03/18/2020

Sleep Health MD is still open and serving the needs of our patients! Quality sleep is a vital component to maintaining your good health and immune system. Our offices remain open to all of our patients who are currently not experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms. Our staff takes extraordinary measures to sterilize and disinfect all common patient areas for the protection of our patients and employees. Where possible, we encourage patients to switch over to telemedicine/teleheath virtual office visits via electronic screen. Call or text us today at 844-387-5337 to schedule your appointments.

03/16/2020

Concerned about keeping your doctors' appointments during the COVID-19 crisis? Sleep Health MD offers telemedicine (virtual online appointments) for many scheduled visit types. If your insurance plan doesn't cover telemedicine, Sleep Health is offering special discounted CASH RATES FOR TELEMEDICINE: only $68 per virtual visit. Call or text us today to learn more: 844-387-5337.

03/12/2020

A new study published Monday found changing your regular sleep-wake time by 90 minutes -- in either direction -- significantly increases your chance of having a heart attack or heart disease.

Changing your regular sleep-wake cycle by 90 minutes -- in either direction -- significantly increases your chance of having a heart attack or heart disease.

03/06/2020

Don't forget to set your clocks one hour ahead when you go to sleep on Saturday night!

03/05/2020

As medical offices in the United States rapidly adopt best practices to help slow the spread of COVID-19, many patients are turning to Telemedicine appointments. These virtual online appointments eliminate the need to travel to the office for a face-to-face meeting between the clinician and patient. Ask our schedulers at Sleep Health MD if your insurance covers telemedicine appointments, and whether any of your upcoming appointments at Sleep Health MD might be eligible for telemedicine. Call or text us today at 844-387-5337. And always remember to practice safe hand-washing techniques.

From influenza to the coronavirus (COVID-19), televisits are an increasingly valuable tool in the fight against the spread of infection.

03/03/2020

TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY! Josh W. from Santa Cruz posted this 5-star review on Yelp recently. Thanks, Josh! We're so glad we've made your journey to sleeping better a good one!

"Not only has the treatment plan offered by Sleep Health MD totally changed my life for the better, but each and every interaction I've had with the personnel that make up Sleep Health MD has been pleasant and professional. From the phone staff, to the front desk, to the medical staff, to the sleep technicians . . . on and on . . . everyone has acted competently, personally, and kindly. And I've been dealing with them for two years, with many calls, visits, and so forth. Sleep Health MD is a tremendous asset to our community!"

02/27/2020

From fruit flies to whales, virtually every animal sleeps. But why? Why do we need to spend nearly 1/3 of our lives in such a defenseless state? Scientists are peering more deeply into the sleeping brain than ever before, discovering just how powerful sleep can be, playing a role in everything from memory retention and emotional regulation to removing waste from our brains. So why are we getting so little of it? Watch this special program that aired on PBS last night:

Why do we sleep? And what does sleep have to do with memory, trauma, and our emotions?

02/25/2020

TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY! Patient "Jay Z." is very happy with our newest clinic in Monterey. He says: "Lori is a real professional--she reviewed my CPAP data results with me, checked my overall health, and made sure that I had no unanswered questions. The office staff were courteous and seemed very efficient. And I like the new office in Monterey--it's a great location for me." Thanks, Jay Z.!

02/21/2020

In observation of American Heart Month, Sleep Health MD would like to remind you of the dangers of untreated sleep apnea. It can take a dangerous toll on your heart, leading to hypertension, A-fib, heart failure and stroke. Severe, untreated sleep apnea more than doubles your risk of dying form heart disease. Take care of your heart...it's the only one you have!