How important is sleep?

The average person spends one-third of his/her life sleeping. Quality sleep helps rejuvenate the body and mind each day.

At least one in five people suffer from some type of sleep disorder that affects his or her ability to function effectively during the day. If you are one of these people, you do not have to suffer.

The Sleep Center at St. Francis Hospital has been evaluating patients since 1997 and is one of the few sleep centers in Delaware that is accredited by the Academy of Sleep Medicine. We are dedicated to providing excellent care to our patients.

Discover the Sleep Center at St. Francis Hospital

Polysomnography involves an overnight stay or a daytime study for shift workers.

A variety of measurements are performed, including recording brain wave activity, breathing, heart function, oxygen levels, leg movements, snoring and body position. This procedure is painless.

Titration studies of positive airway pressure therapy, including Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) and Adapt Servo Ventilation (ASV) for complex sleep apnea.

Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) are daytime studies, used to objectively measure the degree of a person’s daytime sleepiness or alertness.

The St. Francis advantage

We have immediate openings for patient appointments.

Insurance pre-certification is performed by St. Francis, not by physician office staff.

Amenities

• Eight private rooms with private baths, decorated in a non-clinical style to ensure patient comfort and a good night of sleep.Each room has its own private bathroom and shower.
• Experienced and compassionate sleep technologists provide patients with a relaxed testing experience.
• Complimentary continental breakfast included.
• All sleep studies reviewed by Board Certified physicians.
• Sleep study reports forwarded to referring providers within two business days.
• New CPAP Mask Clinic to help patients troubleshoot problems.

Who should I contact?

If you are a patient, and you believe you have a sleep problem, contact your physician for a referral (download form here). Most insurances cover evaluation, testing and treatment. If you want to see a sleep specialist or have questions, call the Sleep Center directly at (302) 421-4500. For appointments, please call Central Scheduling at (302) 421-4141.

More information:

St. Francis Sleep Center staff
Patient and physician resources
Take a sleep quiz
Common sleep disorders