 Few
people recognize the importance of a good night’s sleep.
And while our individual needs for sleep may vary, all of
us need an adequate amount of rest in order to feel both
physically healthy and emotionally refreshed during our waking
hours. Unfortunately, for millions of Americans each year,
sleeping disorders can make getting a good night’s
sleep anything but restful. If you have trouble falling asleep,
staying asleep, or wake up feeling drowsy and lethargic – you
may have a sleeping disorder.
Almost all of us experience an occasional
sleepless night, but for people with a sleeping disorder,
losing sleep night after night is the norm. Sleep problems
can increase your risk of illness and the likelihood of
accidents. A consistent lack of sleep can reduce your productivity,
negatively impact your ability to perform mental and physical
tasks, and generally decrease the quality of your life.
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Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a
sleeping disorder is the first step toward achieving a better
night’s sleep. If you are having trouble sleeping,
feel drowsy during the day or experience any of the following
symptoms, you may have a treatable sleeping disorder.
- restless legs
- excessive use of sleeping pills
- nightmares
- sleepwalking
- nighttime chest pains
- morning headaches
- weight gain
- irritability or personality changes
- heavy snoring
- breathing irregularities or sleep apnea
- shortness of breath at night
If you experience these symptoms, and they persist for longer
than a week – or are interfering in the quality of
your life – talk with your doctor. He or she may
recommend a visit to Community Medical Center’s Center
for Sleep Disorders for a consult with a sleep specialist
and specialized testing.
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 The Center for Sleep
Disorders at Community Medical Center under the direction
of our Co-Medical Directors, Dr. Gerald Ferencz and Dr. Stephen
Newman, has been helping area residents enjoy a more restful
night’s sleep by pinpointing a variety of health conditions
that can affect sleep patterns and your ability to function
during the day.
Our multidisciplinary team of physicians and highly trained
sleep technologists utilize today’s most advanced technology
to accurately diagnose a wide range of sleeping disorders
including:
- sleep apnea
- snoring
- insomnia
- sleepwalking
- narcolepsy
- restless leg syndrome
- nocturnal limb movements
Based on your symptoms, your physician may
recommend an allnight sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram.
This safe and painless procedure – performed while
you sleep – is provided at the Center for Sleep Disorders
in our private, comfortable overnight sleep facility. Here,
your heart rate, respiratory patterns, body movements, and
sleep brain patterns are all recorded throughout the night
by registered sleep technologists utilizing the Center’s
state-of-the-art equipment.
Physicians specially trained and board certified in sleeping
disorders evaluate the test results, determine a diagnosis,and
prescribe any number of treatment options. Treatment options
for sleeping disorders vary based on the severity of your
symptoms and ultimately your diagnosis.
Treatments can include:
- a change in your diet or daily routine
- medication
- continuous positive airway pressure,
more commonly known as CPAP
- surgery to eliminate airway obstructions.
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If you or someone you care about is experiencing
the symptoms of a sleeping disorder, don’t lose another
night’s sleep! Call your doctor, or the Center for
Sleep Disorders at Community Medical Center for more information. To
schedule an appointment for an initial consultation call
732-557-2798.
Two Convenient Locations
67 Highway 37 West
Riverwood 1 Building
Toms River, NJ
697 Mill Creek Road
Suite 7
Manahawkin, NJ
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67 Highway 37 West
Riverwood 1 Building
Toms River, NJ
From Southern New Jersey: Take
Garden State Parkway North to Exit 82A (Route 37 West). Go
to first light and take jughandle to turn around and head
East on Route 37. Turn into third driveway on your right.
Riverwood I is the first building on your left. Pull around
to front of building and park in front. The Center for Sleep
Disorders is on the first floor, first door on right.
From Northern New Jersey: Take Garden State
Parkway South to Exit 82A (Route 37 West). Go to first light
and take jughandle to turn around and head East on Route
37. Turn into third driveway on your right. Riverwood I is
the first building on your left. Pull around to front of
building and park in front. The Center for Sleep Disorders
is on the first floor, first door on right.
From the West: Take Route 70 East. At Route
37 circle, follow Route 37 East for approximately 5 miles.
Go through the light at Hospital Drive. Turn into third driveway
on your right. Riverwood I is the first building on your
left. Pull around to front of building and park in front.
The Center for Sleep Disorders is on the first floor, first
door on right.
697 Mill Creek Road
Suite 7
Manahawkin, NJ
From the South: Garden State Parkway North.
Take exit 63 and merge onto NJ-72 E for 3.2 miles. Turn right
onto Mill Creek Road.
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