Sleep Medicine
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In a recent study, 7 out of 10 people say they experience frequent sleep problems. RAMC is proud to offer our Board Certified Sleep Specialist Dr. Alexander Villareal, along with Alecia Robertson, PA-C, and specially trained nursing and polysomnography staff for the treatment of sleep disorders in patients of all ages.
If you are having trouble sleeping, call RAMC’s Sleep Medicine Clinic for an appointment at 608-768-3900.
Why Sleep Matters
According to the National Institutes of Health, 50 to 70 million Americans are affected by chronic sleep disorders. Sleep disorders can significantly affect your health, making it difficult to perform your everyday tasks. If left untreated, sleep disorders increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, along with fatigue-related accidents and depression. Good sleep is important to good health!
Sleep disorders increase the risk of:
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease and stroke
- Fatigue–related accidents and depression
- Weight gain
- Can contribute to poor work, school and
- Social performance
More Information
To learn more about some common sleep disorders click on the links below:
Sleep Apnea
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Narcolepsy
If you are scheduled for a sleep study click on the links to learn more:
How to prepare for your sleep study
What to expect during your sleep study
What to expect after your sleep study
Links to helpful information about sleep disorders
www.sleepeducation.com
www.sleepfoundation.org
www.sleepapnea.org
Alecia Robertson, PA
Alecia is a Family Nurse Practitioner in RAMC's Sleep Medicine
"Quality sleep is extremely important to overall health and plays a major role in a person’s quality of life. I diagnose and treat a variety of sleep conditions including sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, insomnia and more."
