Ask The Doc About: Sleep Disorders

Derby — More than 100 million Americans of all ages fail to get a good night’s sleep. At least 84 different sleep disorders can adversely affect quality of life and personal health. But conditions such as sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs, and narcolepsy can be effectively identified and treated to improve one’s health.

“Sleep Problems — No More Counting Sheep!” will be presented on Thursday, September 11, at 6:30 pm, as part of an “Ask the Doctor” series being featured by Griffin Hospital. Dr K. Marya Chaisson, director of Griffin’s Sleep Wellness Center, will answer questions and give attendees more insight into the causes of sleep problems and ways to get a good night’s sleep.

Dr Chaisson is board certified in sleep medicine, internal medicine, critical care, and pulmonary disease, giving her a broad scope of expertise.

The “Ask the Doctor” series concludes on Tuesday, September 23, 6:30 pm, with Dr Gregory Angstreich, who will present “Blood Disorders and Diseases — Causes, Symptoms, and Therapies.” Dr Angstreich is a board certified medical oncologist, hematologist, and internist.

He will join his associate with Medical Oncology & Hematology, PC, Dr Jeffrey Orell, in moving their practice from Shelton to Griffin’s new Center for Cancer Care when it opens in early October. They will be part of the comprehensive range of radiation, medical, and surgical oncology services all available in the center, which features state of the art image guided radiation therapy and individualized chemotherapy infusion areas.

The free sessions, part of Griffin Hospital’s ongoing Health Empowerment Series, are designed to inform attendees about some of the latest treatments and procedures being offered at Griffin Hospital and how they can play a more active role in managing their own health.

For more information or to register for the sleep or blood disorders talk, call 732-1511 or register online at www.griffinhealth.org. Griffin Hospital is located at 130 Division Street.