Sleep Medicine

Sleep is essential for both physical and mental well-being, impacting nearly every aspect of our health. It allows the body and brain to rest, repair, and consolidate memories - while also influencing mood, cognitive function, and immune response. Getting enough quality sleep can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve emotional regulation, and boost overall brain performance.

Why Sleep Matters

• Cognitive Function: Supports memory, learning, focus, and decision-making by allowing the brain to process and store new information.
• Physical Health: Sleep supports numerous bodily functions, including hormone regulation, immune response, cardiovascular health, and metabolic balance. It also aids in tissue repair, muscle recovery, and helps maintain a healthy weight.
• Mental Health: Helps manage emotions and stress. Poor sleep is linked to increased anxiety, irritability, and depression.
• Disease Prevention: Long-term sleep deficiency is associated with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
• Safety: Fatigue impairs judgment, slows reaction time, and increases accident risk—especially behind the wheel.

Sleep isn't just "downtime" - it's a vital process that supports total body wellness. Yet, sleep disorders are often hard to detect on your own.

Aspirus can help you find out if a sleep disorder may be affecting you - and support you in addressing it before it becomes something more serious.

Getting Started

If you suspect a sleep disorder, begin by speaking with your Primary or Family Provider. They’ll review your symptoms and place the appropriate referral.

• Sleep Medicine Referral: A consult with a sleep provider at their clinic.
• Sleep Study Referral: Schedules testing at one of our Sleep Lab locations.

For more information or to schedule a sleep study at an Aspirus location, call 800-817-2363.