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Meetings in 2003

Wednesday, Jan 8, 2003

What to Know Before Having Surgery Or Going to the Hospital or Pharmacy at 6:30 p.m.

Speaker: Dr. Ronald L. Kotler
(Pennsylvania Hospital Sleep Disorders Center)

Topics to be covered:

• Sleeping Pills & Narcotics

• Cough Syrups

• Medical Profiles

• MedicAlert

• Anesthesia

• xPAP take-along

Notes: Please bring a pen or pencil and paper for taking notes.

Special Drawing for those at the meeting! A “Control III Home Care Kit” by Maril Products will be given away at the end of the meeting. The kit was donated by Maril Products.

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2003

When Sleep Becomes A Disability at 6:30 p.m.

Notes: Please bring a pen or pencil and paper for taking notes.

Special Drawing for those at the meeting! A “Control III Home Care Kit” by Maril Products will be given away at the end of the meeting. The kit was donated by Maril Products.

Speaker: Howard Hyman, attorney-at-law

Topics to be covered:

• Social Security Disability

Notes: Please bring a pen or pencil and paper for taking notes.

Special Drawing for those at the meeting! A “Control III Home Care Kit” by Maril Products will be given away at the end of the meeting. The kit was donated by Maril Products.

Wednesday, Apr 2 through Wednesday, April 9, 2003

3^rd Annual Pennsylvania Sleep Awareness Week

Wednesday, April 2, 2003

3^rd Annual Pennsylvania Sleep Awareness Week Forum

Sleep and Surface Transportation

Speakers:

Dr. Allan I. Pack, University of Pennsylvania

Bob Johns, Bucks County (PA) Highway Safety Program

Larry Bucci, Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation (PennDOT) District 6-0 Engineer

Dr. Stephen Jenner, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Human Performance Accident Investigator

Notes: Please bring a pen or pencil and paper for taking notes. Advanced registration is required, as seating is limited.

Wednesday, April 9, 2003

3^rd Annual Pennsylvania Sleep Apnea Awareness Day

Sleep Disorder Symptoms Unraveled (N, RLS, OSA, Sleep Eating, Insomnia)

Speaker: Dr. Charles Cantor

Topics to be covered:

• Headaches

• EDS/IH/HH

• Snoring

• Irritability/Mood Swings/Depression

• Consequences of Sleep Loss

• Associated problems (CHF, Heart Attack, Stroke, Memory Loss)

Notes: Please bring a pen or pencil and paper for taking notes.

Special Drawing for those at the meeting! A “Control III Home Care Kit” by Maril Products will be given away at the end of the meeting. The kit was donated by Maril Products.

May 14, 2003

Maintaining the Lifeline at 6:30 p.m.

Speaker: Larry Wright, RRT (Puritan-Bennett/Tyco Healthcare)

Topics to be covered:

• Cleaning the Tubing/Humidifier

• General Maintenance

• Filters

Additional Information:

Overview of the new Puritan-Bennett Bilevel device

Notes: Please bring a pen or pencil and paper for taking notes.

Special Drawing for those at the meeting! A “Control III Home Care Kit” by Maril Products will be given away at the end of the meeting. The kit was donated by Maril Products.

June through September 2003

No meetings will be held. If you have questions, concerns, or general information,

We're on vacation!

Sep 10, 2003

It's All About the Masks!

Speakers: Representatives from several manufacturers

Topics to be covered: nasal masks and interfaces

Notes: Please bring a pen or pencil and paper for taking notes.
Special Drawing for those at the meeting! A “Control III Home Care Kit” by Maril Products will be given away at the end of the meeting. The kit was donated by Maril Products.

Nov 12, 2003

It's All About the Masks!

Speaker: Dr. Jack Gorin

Topics to be covered: Sleep Dentistry

Notes: Please bring a pen or pencil and paper for taking notes.
Special Drawing for those at the meeting! A “Control III Home Care Kit” by Maril Products will be given away at the end of the meeting. The kit was donated by Maril Products.

Interesting Apnea Statistics

Interesting Apnea Statistics

~~ Apnea in United States ~~

As of October 18, 2009 at 8:55 a.m.(ET) (-0500), the U.S. population
was 307,725,269. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 21,443,850 apneics in the U.S.

~~ Apnea around the world ~~

As of October 18, 2009 at 8:55 a.m.(ET) (-0500), the world population
was 6,791,269,358. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 475,388,855 apneics in the world.

Awake In Philly is a community education 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 contained in this site 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, and 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. Medical advice should only come from qualified, licensed, and trained healthcare professionals.

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