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If you suffer from a sleep disorder, you’re not alone. More than 70 million people within the United States are affected by sleep problems and sleep disorders. As a result, HMG provides two dedicated sleep centers (CU Sleep Center, Bristol; and the HMG Sleep Center, Kingsport) committed to the diagnosis and treatment of the more than 85 recognized sleep disorders. Fortunatley, most of the disorders can be managed effectively once they have been correctly diagnosed. The most common are: insomnia, snoring and sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movement syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux. The problem is that many sleep disorders go unrecognized for years, leading to a poor quality of life and even accidents. About Sleep Studies Each of the two HMG sleep center locations provide a state-of-the-art monitoring room with four private bedrooms, hardwood flooring, attractive décor, and a private bathroom. Studies are performed seven days a week, monitored by a trained sleep lab technician, and read by a board certified sleep medicine physician. Sleeping securely in a private room in their own pajamas, patients are carefully monitored throughout the night with special medical equipment and video cameras. A sleep technician is always close by to answer questions or provide assistance. Testing results are promptly made available to a patient’s referring physician. The Accommodations Decorated in warm, soothing colors, the atmosphere is comparable to what you might expect to find at any of the nation’s leading hotel chains. Each room, designed for optimal sleep, boasts of a queen-size pillow-top bed with six pillows per bed and a private bath. Special Scheduling One defining characteristic of HMG Sleep Center facilities is the ability to accommodate those who work third shift. In an effort to achieve the most accurate sleep study results, the Center tries to mimic the patient’s normal routine as much as possible. If a patient normally sleeps during the daytime hours, then the study should be performed during the daytime. Please let us know if you have special scheduling considerations.
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