The Case Western Reserve University Wellness Program will offer an eight-week series for faculty and staff members to learn more about the importance of quality sleep, as well as common sleep disorders, and how these can affect our health and well-being.
Sessions will be held from Sept. 26 to Nov. 13 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom and led by various medical and sleep professionals.
The session schedule will be:
- Sept. 26—“What is Sleep? What Happens if We Don’t Get Enough Sleep?” by Dennis Auckley
- Oct. 3—“Sleep Disorders: Insomnia” by John Carter
- Oct. 10—“Calming the Mind – Yoga and Meditation for Insomnia” by Deirdre Wenzel
- Oct. 17—“Sleep Disorders: Breathing Issues” by Dennis Auckley
- Oct. 24—“Sleep Disorders: Hypersomnia” by John Carter
- Oct. 31—“The Impact of Nutrition on Sleep” by Lindsay Malone
- Nov. 6—“Sleep Disorders: Sleep Related Movement Disorders” by Nicoleta Olteanu
- Nov. 13—“Sleep Disorders: Circadian Rhythm Issues” by Ziad Shaman
Monthly Wellness Incentive faculty and staff recipients will be eligible to attest for the 2024 Sleep Program Incentive if they attend seven of the eight sessions.