Williamson Health has announced the opening of its newly expanded and renovated Sleep Lab, a facility providing comprehensive diagnostic testing for and treatment of sleep disorders. The revitalized, nationally accredited Sleep Lab features a variety of updates designed to elevate comfort, advance high-quality care and enhance the overall patient experience.

“The newly renovated Williamson Health Sleep Lab is another example of our ongoing commitment to evolve and expand our services to meet the healthcare needs of the community we serve,” said Phil Mazzuca, Williamson Health CEO. “This facility is equipped with the latest equipment and advanced technologies needed to diagnose and treat a variety of sleep conditions while offering modernized amenities to maximize comfort for our patients.”

In addition to new equipment and technology, the lab’s cosmetic updates, such as new furniture, bedding, lighting, fresh paint and other amenities were incorporated to maximize comfort. The renovation also increased capacity with an additional room, allowing providers to meet the needs of more patients each month.

The Sleep Lab offers a variety of services including sleep studies used to diagnose sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, insomnia and other issues that can impact a patient’s overall health. The Williamson Health facility is staffed by a team of experienced sleep specialists, including board-certified sleep medicine physicians, registered polysomnography technicians who complete ongoing training to administer sleep testing and dedicated support staff.

The lab’s medical director, Dr. Aaron Milstone, is board certified in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, and Dr. Karl Kuhn, who is also one of the facility’s sleep physicians, is also board-certified in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.

“In the area of sleep medicine, we take care of a range of disorders including sleep apnea, which is associated with a variety of health concerns,” said Milstone. “We look forward to welcoming patients to this new facility that supports our ability to identify and treat those sleep issues.”

“Thirty percent of Americans over the age of 30 have sleep apnea,” said Kuhn. “It’s been shown again and again that sleep studies provide the information we need to prove whether or not you have sleep apnea so we can treat you.”

The Williamson Health sleep program recently celebrated 10 years of accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The Williamson Health Lab has been testing patients since January 1995 and opened in its current location – on the third floor of the Williamson Health Medical Office Building – in November 2009. For more information about Williamson Health’s pulmonary and sleep medicine services or to schedule an appointment, click here.

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,100 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship hospital, Williamson Medical Center, now undergoing a historic $200 million expansion and renovation project, offers extensive women’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at www.WilliamsonHealth.org.