Are There Special Programs or Clinics?
Driving Simulator Testing: For patients with excessive daytime sleepiness, we can measure their ability to perform a computer-simulated driving test. Comparing the results to normal drivers and results from other patients helps us to determine the degree of risk the patient has when driving. The driving simulator also helps to measure the effectiveness of the various treatments for sleepiness. (Available at the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital/EVMS Sleep Disorders Center only.)
A.W.A.K.E. support group: Bi-monthly meetings that provide support and education for individuals with sleep disorders and their family members.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Clinic: The clinic helps patients learn to properly use and maintain their CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) equipment. No appointment is necessary. Please call 668-3322 for more information.
Research: There are a great many ongoing studies, including drug trials, being conducted by Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in conjunction with Eastern Virginia Medical School in order to bring pioneering advances, including new effective treatments, to those suffering from sleep disorders. (Available at the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital/EVMS and the Sentara Bayside Hospital Sleep Disorders Centers only.)
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