Sleep lab

A good night's sleep is closer than you think

Not getting a full night of restful sleep affects your disposition, your ability to concentrate and can severely affect your health. Chronic lack of sleep increases your risk for auto crashes, work-related accidents and has been linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, depression, stroke and increased risk of diabetes in adults.

More than one out of four people experience a sleep disorder at some time in their lives. Indicators of sleep disturbance range from excessive sleepiness during the day, to insomnia, snoring and breathing irregularities during sleep. And now, snoring, sleep apnea, restless limbs, daytime drowsiness and other sleep disorders can be treated at the Owatonna Hospital Sleep lab.

Common sleep disorders include obstructive sleep apnea, excessive daytime sleepiness, and restless leg syndrome. Oftentimes the symptoms of a sleep disorder are fatigue and sleepiness during the day, morning headaches and loud snoring or spells where you stop breathing at night.

Sleep testing at Owatonna Hospital is done in a private, comfortable bedroom within the sleep department, located on the first floor. Each room offers a private phone, bathroom and shower facilities.

The Sleep lab is staffed by registered sleep technologists and respiratory therapists to provide the highest quality and educational experience.

All sleep studies are interpreted by a physician specializing in sleep medicine. Follow up care may be provided by either a referring physician or a sleep specialist.

Do I need a sleep study?

The answers to a few simple questions may help you determine if you need to be evaluated for a sleep disorder. Take our sleep quiz...

For more information on the Sleep lab, contact us at 507-977-2190.

The Sleep Centers of Allina Hospitals & Clinics

We are part of the Sleep Centers of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, a network of comprehensive services for people who have difficulty staying awake during the day, falling asleep at night and/or staying asleep. To learn more, visit www.allina.com/sleep.