Committed to the Community
Apnimed stands boldly for people living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related breathing diseases that deprive people of the oxygen and sleep they need to be healthy and thrive in life.
By connecting with people with OSA, their loved ones, and advocacy groups, we are committed to better understanding their unmet needs, developing collective solutions, and amplifying their voices. For further information related to our partnerships, please contact advocacy@apnimed.com.
Professional Medical Associations
The Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners (ASAP) promotes and advocates for screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of optimal health of those who suffer from sleep apnea.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives through advocacy, accreditation, membership, standards, and education.
The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) advocates for people with sleep apnea and equips them with comprehensive educational resources on sleep apnea and its treatment options.
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is dedicated to improving health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy.
Project Sleep is dedicated to educating the public about sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders through campaigns, events, and programs. Project Sleep’s Sleep Apnea Squad educational series addressed a wide variety of topics to help people living with sleep apnea and their loved ones navigate both the medical journey and social experience.
Obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing diseases impact millions of people every night—and they may not be who you expect. Meet some of the faces of OSA below and read about their journeys.
Chris
Chris’s pathway to a diagnosis for his OSA was not simple, as he fought preconceptions about who a typical sleep apnea patient is. Learn about Chris’s more-common-than-you-might-think experience while seeking a diagnosis and treatment for severe OSA.
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JoAnne
JoAnne’s sleep worsened throughout adulthood until she was diagnosed with OSA at age 59. Read more about how she finally was diagnosed and why she hopes for simpler sleep apnea treatments in the future.
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Michael
Multiple sleep studies diagnosed Michael with sleep apnea, but he put off treatment until after the birth of his son and development of a cardiovascular condition. Read more about Michael’s journey to accepting treatment and prioritizing his health.
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Miranda
Miranda was diagnosed with OSA at age 21 and now hopes to raise awareness of this sleep disorder and reduce stigma by sharing her story as both a person living with sleep apnea and by dedicating her life to sleep science research.
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The Importance of Oxygen in OSA
OSA and other sleep-related breathing diseases deprive people of the oxygen and sleep they need to be healthy and thrive in life.
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