Buffalo Hospital hosts a free Sleep Seminar

Buffalo, MN 04/16/2007--As part of their DAAN (dā on) program, Buffalo Hospital is offering a free Sleep Seminar and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Clinic on Monday, April 30 from 7-9 p.m. at Buffalo Hospital Conference Center. The Seminar will begin at 7 p.m., with CPAP Clinic starting at 8 p.m.

Women are more likely than men to have difficulty falling and staying asleep, and they experience more daytime sleepiness on a weekly basis, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Men and women are invited to join Courtney Whitney, DO, board-certified sleep specialist at the Sleep Center of Buffalo Hospital and Allina Medical Clinic in Buffalo and Cokato , to learn about gender differences related to sleep disorders, including environmental impacts; restless leg syndrome; and hormonal influences related to PMS, menstrual cycles, pregnancy and menopause. Bring your CPAP machine to ensure it’s functioning properly and learn the latest advances. Please pre-register for this free event by calling 763.684.7121 or visiting www.buffalohospital.org.

About Buffalo Hospital
Part of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, Buffalo Hospital is a not-for-profit regional medical center committed to providing exceptional care and improving the health of the communities it serves in and around Wright County. Information about Buffalo Hospital's services, along with the latest health

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