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Baptist Sleep Disorder Centers are medical facilities designed to provide clinical diagnostic services and treatments for the most complex of sleep disorders. Center locations:
Baptist Collierville
(Collierville, Tenn.)
901-861-9000
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Baptist DeSoto
(Southaven, Miss.)
662-772-2100
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Baptist North Mississippi
(Oxford, Miss.)
662-513-1699
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Baptist Union County
(New Albany, Miss.)
662-538-2133
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Baptist Sleep Disorder Laboratories provide diagnostic and treatment services for sleep-related breathing disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea. Laboratory locations:
Baptist Golden Triangle
(Columbus, Miss.)
662-244-2979
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Baptist Tipton
(Covington, Tenn.)
901-475-5529
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Baptist Union City
(Union City, Tenn.)
731-884-3055
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NEA Baptist
(Jonesboro, Ark.)
870-972-7000
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Do You Get Enough Sleep Quiz

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Baptist sleep disorder centers treat a variety of sleep-related problems, including:
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a nighttime breathing disorder. Signs of this disorder include loud snoring, abnormal breathing and excessive daytime sleepiness. Lung problems, heart problems and stroke may complicate this disorder.
    • Sleep Diary
    If you think you might have a sleep disorder, download, print and maintain this sleep diary to log activities relevant to sleep quality. Having this information ready can assist a sleep expert with diagnosis and treatment of your disorder.
  • Narcolepsy is a disorder of excessive daytime sleepiness, characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep.
  • Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder are discomforts or twitching in the legs that occurs after going to bed causing sleep disruption. The restless legs syndrome can be seen in up to 30 percent of patients older than age 65.
  • Parasomnias are disruptive sleep-related behaviors that range from night terrors to sleep walking.
  • Insomnia is the chronic inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time.


Sleep Disorder Articles from the Baptistonline.org Health Topic Library
Baptistonline.org’s Health Topic Library is your family's personal encyclopedia of general information on a variety of health topics. Below are links to some of the articles related to sleep.



Sleep Disorder Articles from the Baptist OnLine Health Magazine
Baptist OnLine health magazine has current articles about a variety of topics and many practical tips to help you take control of your health. Listed below are articles concerning sleep and your health:



Indications of a sleep disorder
  • Loud, irregular snoring
  • Witnessed repetitive stop breathing episodes at night
  • Daytime sleepiness despite an adequate amount of sleep at night
  • Episodes of falling asleep in inappropriate situations
  • Restless legs in the evening or at night
  • Parasomnias
  • Insomnia

Practices conducive to good sleep
  • Sleep only when drowsy
  • Minimize light, noise and extreme temperatures
  • Avoid strenuous exercise six hours before bedtime
  • Avoid large meals, caffeine, alcohol and nicotine before bedtime
  • Avoid napping during the daytime
  • Avoid lying in bed unable to sleep
  • Maintain a regular arise time, even on days off and on weekends


Last modified: 6/22/2009


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