Sleep Centers

Sleep disorders impact all areas of a person's life - from performance at work to recreational activities and relationships.  The Gettysburg Hospital and York Hospital Sleep Centers have skilled teams of professionals who work to diagnose and evaluate sleep conditions, including insomnia, snoring, restless leg syndrome, nocturnal seizures and narcolepsy.  If you suspect you or someone you know has a sleep disorder, talk to your doctor to see if you might benefit from a sleep evaluation. 

If you regularly fall asleep unintentionally during the day, have trouble falling asleep at night or snore loudly, you probably need more than just a good night's sleep. These problems could be signs of a sleep disorder. Approximately one in three Americans suffer from a sleep disorder that makes waking and sleeping hours unpleasant.

An untreated sleep disorder can reduce your productivity, increase your chances of having an accident and put you at more risk for illness. But, help is available

• Gettysburg Hospital Sleep Center
• York Hospital Sleep Center

Common Sleep Problems and Symptoms

Insomnia
A persistent inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. You might have insomnia if you:

• Have difficulty falling asleep
• Find thoughts race through your mind that keep you from sleeping
• Wake during the night and have trouble falling back to sleep or wake earlier than you want to
• Sleep better on weekends or in a bed other than your own

Sleep Apnea
A disorder causing you to stop breathing properly during sleep. You might have sleep apnea if you:

• Snore
• Wake up gasping for air
• Have been told you stop breathing while sleeping
• Feel tired or sleepy even when you have slept through the night
• Have high blood pressure

Narcolepsy
A chronic disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks during the day. You might have narcolepsy if you:

• Feel like you're going limp when you are angry or surprised
• Experience vivid dream-like scenes upon falling asleep or awakening
• Fall asleep sometimes no matter how hard you try to stay awake
• Feel unable to move when waking or falling asleep

Restless Leg Syndrome
A disorder characterized by pain or crawling sensations in the legs while falling asleep or leg movement during sleep. You might have restless leg syndrome if you:

• Kick at night
• Have "crawling" sensations in your legs
• Get leg cramps that keep you awake or awaken you at night
• Wake up with sore or stiff muscles  

Sleep Quiz

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is an established test used worldwide by sleep professionals to measure sleep deprivation and daytime sleepiness.

Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation then total your score:

0 = Would never doze
1 = Slight chance of dozing
2 = Moderate chance of dozing
3 = High chance of dozing

__ Sitting and reading
__ Watching TV
__ Sitting inactive in a public place (i.e., theater)
__ As a car passenger for an hour without a break
__ Lying down to rest in the afternoon
__ Sitting and talking to someone
__ Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol
__ In a car, while stopping for a few minutes in traffic

If your score is:

• Less than 8 Normal sleep function
• 8-10 Mild sleepiness
• 11-15 Moderate sleepiness
• 16-20 Severe sleepiness
• 21-24 Excessive sleepiness

If your score is above 10 it is recommended that you consult with your physician to be evaluated for a sleep disorder.