Better Sleep Better Health

Five years ago Oregon Sleep Associates opened its doors for business in Northwest Portland. Since then we’ve helped literally thousands of people get a better nights sleep and improve their health. Our doctors and staff are dedicated to diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of sleep disorders. If you have difficulty sleeping, contact us to get on the path to better sleep for better health.

A recent news story from Westfield, Massachusetts vividly illustrates how the danger of falling behind the wheel. From WWLP 22 in Massachusetts:

“An SUV barreled through a Westfield business around 6:43 Sunday evening. Sgt. Raymond Manos told 22News that 42-year-old Tina Richard of Ludlow crashed her Jeep Grand Cherokee through the Four Mile Country Store on Russell Road in Westfield. Her four-year-old daughter was in the car with her. Both were transported to Noble Hospital with minor injuries. Sgt. Manos said Richard passed a field sobriety test. He said there was no indication that she was drunk or had abused drugs. He said she may have fallen asleep. Luckily, the store was closed and no one was inside at the time of the crash.”

Driving while sleep deprived can inhibit reaction times as much as driving while drunk. Also it has been shown that having Obstructive Sleep Apnea doubles your risk of having a serious crash with personal injuries. If you feel tired while driving, pull over and take a nap. Driving while drowsy puts everyone’s life at risk. For more information about drowsy driving or to set up an appointment to be tested for a sleep disorder contact Oregon Sleep Associates.