Vacation Time

Awake In Philly
On Summer Recess

Philadelphia (May 8, 2001) - Summer is upon us and folks will soon be leaving the area on vacation. Since vacations offer time to recharge, Awake In Philly is also taking a vacation.

After surveying many of the group's members and finding most would be out of town during the regular meeting dates, it was decided that no meetings will be held during the months of June, July, or August.

Postcards will be mailed in early August with meeting dates and topics through 2002. To sign up for the mailing, go to http://www.AwakeInPhilly.org/mailings.htm.

Awake In Philly sponsors, in alphabetical order, include Alpine Medical of Bensalem, PA.; B.F. Ascher & Co., Inc.; Elliott's Amazing Drinks and Juices; Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, Inc.; Hans Rudolph, Inc.; Maril Products, makers of Control III Disinfectant; Penn Center for Sleep Disorders; Respironics, Inc.; SleepNet Corp.; and TalkAboutSleep.com.

Awake In Philly is one of more than 200 local support groups in the national A.W.A.K.E. network, which is a part of the American Sleep Apnea Association, based in Washington, D.C.

A.W.A.K.E. groups are designed to offer support to anyone who must deal with the impact of sleep apnea, including the patient, the spouse, a co-worker or supervisor, researchers, physicians, attorneys, among others. Everyone is encouraged to attend the meetings.

Contact Dave Jackson at:
PhillyAWAKE@scoop0901.net

As of October 1, 2002 at 11:27:08 AM EDT (-0500), the U.S. population was
288,181,442. With estimates that about five percent of the population suffers from

obstructive sleep apnea, that means there are potentially

14,409,072 apneics in the U.S.

As of October 1, 2002 at 11:27:08 AM EDT (-0500), the world population was
6,253,616,576. With estimates that about five percent of the population suffers
from obstructive sleep apnea, that means there are potentially

312,680,829 apneics in the world.

Awake In Philly is a support group for individuals who have been diagnosed with at least one of the recognized sleep disorders, as well as anyone else impacted by those with sleep disorders. The information on the Awake In Philly website is not intended to replace medical advice, nor is any information to be misinterpreted as an attempt to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

If you have questions about any of the medical conditions mentioned on this website, especially if you suspect that you (or someone you know) has sleep apnea, please contact a qualified medical professional immediately. The information is intended to provide support, guidance, and encouragement to others contending with the many challenges of sleep disorders. The goals of Awake In Philly are to support, educate, and inform those who feel the impact of sleep disorders, as well as the general public. Medical advice should only come from qualified, licensed, and trained health-care professionals.

This site was last revised: Thursday, 17 October 2002 12:14 PM

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Vacation Time

Awake In Philly On Summer Recess

Awake In Philly
On Summer Recess