Baystate Regional Sleep Program (BRSP) is the largest and most advanced in Western Massachusetts offering sleep therapy and sleep studies at each of our hospitals:
- Baystate Medical Center in Springfield
- Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield
- Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware
BRSP is staffed with physicians board-certified in neurology, pulmonology and sleep medicine, plus highly trained and registered sleep technologists. We exclusively offer 16-channel polysomnography studies, the gold standard according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Sleep Programs:
Neurodiagnostic and Sleep Center at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield
Baystate Franklin Medical Center Sleep Program in Greenfield
Baystate Mary Lane Sleep Center Program in Ware
In addition, Baystate Medical Center (BMC) is the only center in the region that offers pediatric sleep studies under the direction of a board certified pediatric neurologist. We make a special effort to ensure the comfort of our youngest patients. Our two dedicated child-friendly rooms can accommodate a recliner or chair-bed for a parent, and feature fun artwork and other amenities. We encourage child patients to bring their favorite toys, blankets, and DVDs. BMC also offers electromyography (EMG) evaluations for a variety of neuromuscular disorders.
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Excessive drowsiness during the day and constant exhaustion may be due to an undiagnosed sleep disorder, like sleep apnea or narcolepsy. Sleep problems can lead to everything from trouble focusing at work to being unable to enjoy life to the fullest.
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11 Tips for a Good Night's Sleep
1. Set a regular bedtime and wake up schedule.
2. Make your bedroom a quiet, dark environment that is primarily a place for sleeping.
3. Establish relaxing before-bed routines, such as taking a bath or light reading.
4. Develop relaxation techniques, such as quiet meditation or listening to soft music.
5. Avoid stimulants like coffee, tea, and soda at least six hours before bed.
6. Do not smoke – nicotine is a stimulant and can make it difficult to fall asleep.
7. Avoid troubling news right before bed, such as violence on TV or in the newspaper.
8. Exercise regularly and early in the day. This helps keep the body and mind healthy. (Avoid vigorous exercise activities right before bed.)
9. Don’t nap during the day.
10. Hide the clock so you can’t see the time when you are in bed.
11. Make the room cool or at a temperature conducive for sleeping.
A Safe and Homelike Setting
At our sleep centers our specialists observe your sleep behaviors and habits and measure different components of your sleep experience.
- You spend the night in a home-like sleep room that features soothing décor and amenities with reduced outside light and noise so you can feel comfortable and relaxed.
- Observations enable staff to determine whether or not you have a sleep disorder and, if so, to prescribe remedies that will improve your rest and quality of life.
- All of our rooms offer you control over virtually every aspect of your sleeping environment, including temperature, lighting, and bed adjustments. Each room features a flat screen television and DVD player (bring your own DVDs or choose from our library). And nearly every room has a private bathroom and shower.
You can also be assured of the utmost safety during your study because you are cared for by registered sleep technologists who are highly trained. And since each center is located within a hospital setting, you have the comfort of knowing that should a medical emergency arise during your study, the full resources of the entire hospital are only steps away.
Meet Our Physicians
Neurology
Carmel Armon, MD, MHS, Chief
Karin Johnson, MD
Paul J. Walting, MD
Pediatric Neurology
Anthony H. Jackson, MD, Chief
Pulmonology
Robert Ajello, MD
Jay Fleitman, MD
Gerald M. Green, MD, FCCP
If you think you may have a sleep disorder, please talk to your doctor. A physician referral is required for a sleep study.
For more information about the Baystate Regional Sleep Program, call 413-794-5600.
