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ON THE COVER
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FE ATURES
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL SLEEP LABS
AND FRANCISCAN COMPANIES:
SLEEP — A VITAL SIGN 06
A lthough sleep apnea aects millions of Americans, the
condition is often overlooked during routine oce visits.
St. Joseph's Hospita l and Franciscan Companies oer the
full spectrum of sleep services to eva luate, diagnose and
treat sleep apnea and the full range of sleep disorders.
Shown L–R: Stephen Swierczek, RRT, RPSGT, RST,
Director of Sleep Laboratories; Neil Widrick, RRT,
RPSGT, Manager of Sleep Laboratories; and Timothy
Curtis, RRT, NP-S, Respiratory Care Manager, look
over patient sleep activity data.
DEPARTMENTS
HEALTHCARE PERSPECTIVE 05
HEALTHY HOMES 10
HEALTHeCONNECTED CARE 12
LEGAL EASE 13
MEDICAL BRIEFS 14
