Sleep care

Sleep is a basic necessity of life that is essential for our health and well-being. A lack of sleep can have a negative impact on your mood, thinking, relationships, work performance and long-term health.

Millions of Americans suffer from sleep-related disorders. In fact, more than 25 percent of people experience a sleep disorder at some time in their life. Sleep disorders have been linked to high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, heart disease and stroke.

If you think that you or someone you know has a sleep disorder, we can help.

Sleep centers & sleep studies

Sleep studies are tests that evaluate your sleep. They are conducted to diagnose conditions such as:

• sleep apnea
• snoring
• narcolepsy
• restless leg syndrome

If you are having trouble sleeping, consider a sleep study with Allina Health Sleep Centers.

Insomnia and behavioral sleep medicine program

Behavioral sleep medicine, also known as sleep psychology, assesses and treats insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders and other sleep problems. This includes difficulty using CPAP therapy for sleep apnea.

Surgical options

In some cases, surgery may be an option to address certain conditions. Allina Health sleep care specialists work with experts across the system to identify the best course of action for your situation. These include our expert ENT team, which offers corrective surgery for snoring; treatments for sleep apnea, including hypoglossal nerve simulators like Inspire®; and more. You may also be connected with healthy weight loss specialists to discuss bariatric surgery. 

Common causes of sleep disorders include:

• use of caffeine, decongestants or other stimulants
• alcohol use
• smoking
• not taking the time to sleep
• poor sleep habits
• a neurological condition