If you suffer from sleep apnea, you know how difficult it can be to get a good night of sleep. Those who struggle with sleep apnea often stop breathing repeatedly throughout the night, hundreds of times even, in some cases. While this makes it incredibly uncomfortable for sleeping, it also starves your body and brain of oxygen. When this happens, you don’t receive the necessary amount of oxygen, making sleep apnea a serious condition.
Topics: sleep apnea, inspire therapy, obstructive sleep apnea
As a patient, the world of healthcare can be intimidating, and all of your options for care can be overwhelming and a little scary.
Topics: ambulatory surgical center, why choose asc, patient rights
As we’ve previously discussed in our blogs, exercising your patient rights is an important way to engage in your healthcare. Taking charge of your healthcare helps to ensure you are receiving the best care possible.
Topics: why choose asc, patient rights
In our previous blog we discussed patient rights—your right to choose where and from whom you receive care. These rights are vital to receiving the care you need with dignity and respect, and they can help support you in engaging with your healthcare.
Topics: why choose asc, patient rights
If you live with obstructive sleep apnea, you know how difficult it can be to get a good night of sleep. And if you use a CPAP device, you know how much more difficult it is to feel comfortable and sleep through the night.
Topics: sleep apnea, sleep apnea symptoms, inspire therapy, obstructive sleep apnea
National Hernia Awareness Month is observed each June to raise public awareness about hernias and effective treatments.
Topics: hernia surgery
There are many challenges to face within the world of healthcare, especially if you’re a care provider. Patients are the number one concern, since their well-being is the top priority of healthcare. Placing priority on patients requires astute attention to detail, constant research into new modes of care, and utilizing tools and environments that will be conducive to successful outcomes.
Topics: why choose asc
Maybe you’ve heard of ambulatory surgical centers before, but even if you have, there’s still a high chance you are unsure whether an ASC is right for you.
Topics: ambulatory surgical center, why choose asc
Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center is leading the way with helping patients manage their chronic and long-lasting pain. Our surgeons and other team members have made it their mission to find solutions for their patients who suffer with chronic pain.
Topics: Pain Management
