Sleep problems are common. The Regions Hospital Sleep Health Center can help.

If you think you may have a sleep issue, answer true or false to these questions from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine:

• I feel sleepy during the day, even when I get a good night’s sleep.
• I get very irritable when I can’t sleep.
• I often wake up at night and have trouble falling back to sleep.
• It usually takes me a long time to fall asleep.
• I often wake up very early and can’t fall back to sleep.
• I usually feel achy and stiff when I wake up in the morning.
• I often seem to wake up because of dreams.
• I sometimes wake up gasping for breath.
• My bed partner says my snoring keeps them from sleeping.
• I’ve fallen asleep driving.

If you answered true more than twice, you may have a sleep problem. Talk to your primary care doctor or call 651-254-7670 to make an appointment with one of our sleep specialists.

Yes, many overnight sleep studies are done at home. You’ll talk with your sleep health team about the sleep study. Whenever possible, we encourage our patients to do the study from the comfort of their own home.

If you need to come into the Sleep Health Center for a sleep study, you’ll find comfortable, private rooms. Our rooms are similar to hotel rooms and designed to create a restful environment.

There are a few steps you can take to prepare for your sleep study (PDF) in order to help it go as smoothly as possible.

Before your sleep study:

• Notify our sleep study clinic if you have any specific needs as soon as possible.
• Complete the sleep log (PDF) and bring these completed sleep logs with you the night of your sleep study.

On the day of your sleep study:

• Eat dinner before you arrive at the sleep study center.
• The kitchenette is closed at night, but it will be open in the morning so you can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast.
• Don’t take any naps on the day of your study.
• Don’t drink any caffeine after noon. This includes coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa, and soda. You may drink caffeine‐free sodas or decaffeinated coffee and tea.
• Don’t drink any alcohol 12 hours before your sleep study, unless otherwise directed by your physician.
• Wash and dry your hair and face before the study. If you have a beard, it won’t be a problem. If you’re normally clean‐shaven, please shave before you come to our sleep study clinic.
• Please do not use any conditioner, gel, mousse, hairspray or body lotions before your test.

If you’re scheduled for a sleep study at the Sleep Health Center, pack an overnight bag to bring with you. Here are a few things you should remember to bring:

• Your completed sleep logs
• Two‐piece pajamas (We do not provide gowns or other forms of bed clothes)
• Change of clothes
• Prescription and nonprescription medications, including insulin and syringes (you will need to administer all of your medications yourself)
• Special pillows or blankets, to make your visit more comfortable
• Toiletries, hair dryers or other hygiene items that you may need
• If you currently use CPAP or BiPAP^® equipment, please bring your mask, headgear and chinstrap (if you have one) with you to our sleep study clinic.

Keep in mind that you don’t need to bring your machine to the Sleep Health Center.

We accept most health insurance plans, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, CIGNA, HealthPartners, Medica, Medicare, PreferredOne and many others.

Not sure what your insurance covers? Call the number on the back of your card for help looking at your options.

Don’t have your card in front of you? Here are member services numbers to help you get started:

• HealthPartners: 800-883-2177
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota: 800-382-2000
• CIGNA: 800-244-6224 (insurance through work); 866-494-2111 (insurance directly or through the Exchange)
• Medica: 800-952-3455
• Medicare: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
• PreferredOne: 763-847-4477 (in the Twin Cities); 800-997-1750 (outside the metro area)
• United Healthcare: 877-842-3210