Christian Hospital Sleep Disorders Center at Northwest HealthCare Reaccredited

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has reaccredited the Sleep Disorders Center at Northwest HealthCare, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant, Mo., making it the longest AASM accredited sleep center in the north St. Louis County area. It has maintained its AASM accreditation since 2003, also making it the oldest within the BJC HealthCare system. AASM-accredited centers are recognized as providers of the highest quality of care and continually uphold the most stringent standards. In addition to in lab testing, the Sleep Lab at Northwest HealthCare has branched out into home studies, and is always looking for new ways to better serve the community and improve their sleep health.  

Since it opened in 1987, the staff at the Christian Hospital Sleep Disorders Center has helped thousands of people throughout the area achieve restful sleep. The center’s physicians are Diplomates of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and its sleep technicians are registered or registry eligible.

Many thanks to Gary Goldstein, MD (Pulmonary Medicine; co-medical director); Royal Eaton, MD (Pulmonary Medicine; co-medical director); Mark Wald, MD (Pulmonary Medicine; co-medical director); Ajitesh Rai, MD (Neurology); John Ford, Pulmonary manager; Janice Dixon, Outpatient Rehab supervisor; and Dennis Suttmoeller, Sleep Center coordinator, for participating in the discussion sessions with the on-site surveyor and their many contributions to ensure this accreditation.

Sleeping disorders may indicate serious, underlying medical problems or reveal a need to change sleep habits, lifestyle or medications. The Sleep Disorders staff can help solve a range of problems, including:

• loud or excessive snoring
• sleep apnea (stop breathing during sleep)
• daytime sleepiness
• restless sleep, frequent awakening
• morning headaches
• trouble awakening
• early awakening
• falling asleep at work or during other activities
• insomnia (inability to quickly fall asleep or stay asleep)
• limb movements during sleep

For more information or to schedule an appointment at the Sleep Disorders Center at Northwest HealthCare, call 314-953-6774.