Meetings in 2000

October, 2000

Topic: "Sleep Disorders: An Overview"

Speaker: Dr. Charles R. Cantor, Medical Director of the Pennsylvania Hospital Sleep Disorders Center, as well as Neurological consultant to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Sleep Disorders, and is also a clinical assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Notes: Please bring a pen or pencil and paper for taking notes. Refreshments will be available at 6:30 p.m. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

November 8, 2000

Topic: "Heated Humidification and PAP Machines"

Speaker: Carl Miller, R.R.T., Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Inc.

Notes: Please bring a pen or pencil and paper for taking notes. Refreshments will be available at 6:30 p.m. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Special Drawing for those at the meeting! The book, "Desperately Seeking Snoozin' (The Insomnia Cure from Awake to Zzzz)," by John Wiedman, will be giving away. The book was donated by TalkAboutSleep.com.

December 13, 2000

Topic: "Oxygen Therapy and Selection"

Speaker: Steve Hackman, R.R.T., B.S., Sr. Vice President/Sales for Alpine Medical (Bensalem, PA)

Notes: Please bring a pen or pencil and paper for taking notes. Refreshments will be available at 6:30 p.m. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Special drawing for a SleepNet IQ Nasal Mask. those present at the meeting!

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.