Dr. Christopher Smith has announced the opening of the Winchester Sleep Center located at 2230 Cowan Highway, next to the Winchester Urgent Care. The Center is a new four-bed facility dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.  Doctors Thomas Phelps and Raghu Upender will be the consulting physicians. Staff members include...

Marilyn Smith, Office Manager, Amy Harper, Clinical Coordinator and Cathy Stovall, CRT and Technical Director. Ms. Harper said, “The Sleep Center will serve as a community awareness partner in conjunction with the National Sleep Foundation.” She added, “As a partner with the NSF, we will educate and promote good sleep to our community. There are 84 different sleep disorders so we’ve got a lot of work to do and a great staff of physicians and technicians to get the job done.”

 According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2002 ‘Sleep in America’ poll, snoring is a common problem among America’s adults. More than 37% of respondents report snoring at least a few nights a week, with more than 27% indicating they snore every night.

Because this can be a symptom of a serious problem, and one that can be treated, it is suggested that the problem be discussed with a health care provider. The impact of sleep habits goes beyond health. Daytime consequences of a bad night’s sleep may include impaired work performance, an increased risk of injuries and mood and behavior effects. Appointments at the Winchester Sleep Center can be scheduled by calling (931) 962-3433 or by referral from your health care professional.  The Sleep Center fax number is (931) 962-3432.

The center’s staff, pictured from left to right, are Marilyn Smith - Office Manager, Amy Harper - Clinical Coordinator and Cathy Stovall - CRT and Technical Director.