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Birgit Weeks, MSN, ARNP

Birgit is an adult nurse practitioner who received her Masters Degree from University of Alabama. She has extensive experience in primary care and in adult /geriatric medicine as an ARNP. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. She has a strong interest in sleep medicine as an important component of health promotion. She strives to provide the highest level of healing, well being and quality of life in a holistic context.

She graduated with a BSN from Northeastern University in Boston with Honors. She has conducted international research on the use of music in medicine and was published in 2010. Her research is part of the evidence-based research for the European guidelines for music use in peri-operative care. She has extensive work background as a Certified Critical Care Nurse in various types of ICU’s in both Denmark and in the US. Birgit has also had a special interest in use of complementary measures such as imagery, meditation, stress management, and application of music with a focus on promotion of healthy living and improved quality of sleep.

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Telehealth for sleep evaluations

Telehealth is a hot topic. Although its recent rise is partially linked with the decline in in-person visits during the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has in fact been heralded as the ‘next big thing’ in healthcare for more than a decade. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has announced its commitment to advancing the use…

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Will Sleep Apnea Cause Insomnia?

Everyone has trouble sleeping at some point in their life. A late-afternoon latte, an overly indulgent dinner or nerves about an upcoming work milestone can keep you up into the wee hours of the night. The next day may not be one of your best –- you might be irritable, exhausted and unfocused — but…

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Sleep Apnea Raises Your Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death: Get the Facts

You may have heard of sleep apnea, but do you really know what it is? Far from a harmless sleep disorder that keeps you from a sound night’s rest, sleep apnea can lead to serious health complications, including sudden cardiac death. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea.…

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