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Sleep Apnea Squad: Making CPAP Comfortable

Are you wrestling with CPAP therapy to treat your sleep apnea? Or maybe your CPAP has turned into a dust collector on your nightstand? You’re not alone, and we’re here to help! On February 11th, 2025, we hosted a live broadcast all about making CPAP therapy work for YOU! We discussed CPAP comfort products and…
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Meet New Board of Directors Member, Jenny Reid!

In January 2025, Jenny Reid joined the Board of Directors of Project Sleep, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders.  Jenny is a passionate advocate for sleep health and those living with sleep disorders. She first became involved with Project Sleep in 2018 and her commitment has grown…

Rising Voices: Chris Peters’ Narcolepsy Story

Project Sleep’s Rising Voices Story Sharing Series continued with Chris Peters, a mental health clinician living with type 2 narcolepsy without cataplexy. Chris shared his story from being a high-achieving sleepy teen to recognizing his symptoms in grad school and finding a diagnosis and treatment. Watch Chris’ Story About Chris: Chris Peters is a licensed…
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Welcoming Jacob Zeiher to Project Sleep’s Board of Directors!

In January 2025, Jacob Zeiher joined the Board of Directors of Project Sleep, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders.  In 2014, Jacob became one of the first recipients of the Jack and Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship, established by Project Sleep. Reflecting on his journey, Jacob emphasizes the importance…

Announcing the 2025 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship

The 2025 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship application is now closed. Please check back in January 2026 for the 2026 application details. In 2025, Project Sleep’s 12th annual Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship will award 30 scholarships of $1,000 each to college-bound students with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. Five of these scholarships will be awarded…
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Advocacy in Action: Elevating Sleep Awareness on Capitol Hill

On Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, Project Sleep and other leading sleep organizations visited Capitol Hill to meet with important policymakers in Congress. The 2024 Hill Day activities included 42 patient advocacy organization and professional society representatives divided into seven teams. These teams represented 20 states and conducted over 50 Congressional Office visits! Sleep Community Rallies…
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Sleep Apnea Squad: Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

CPAP is so commonly prescribed as a first-line treatment for sleep apnea that you could be forgiven for thinking it is the only option. In this Sleep Apnea Squad broadcast, we explored ALL the currently available treatments for sleep apnea and how to access them. Our host Emma, Cooksey, was joined by Karen Wolk, who…

2024 Sleep Advocacy Forum Focuses on Sleep and Public Health

On Monday, October 28, 2024, Project Sleep facilitated the fifth annual Sleep Advocacy Forum in Washington, DC. This in-person event brought together a diverse group of policy makers and sleep community leaders to share updates and discuss areas of common interest. This year’s forum was centered around sleep and public health. This year’s forum featured…

TIME Features Sleep Apnea and Project Sleep

Project Sleep’s Sleep Apnea Program Manager, Emma Cooksey, has been featured in the TIME article, “​​What to Do If You Have Sleep Apnea” by Matt Fuchs, published on November 22, 2024. The article discusses why it’s important for people with sleep apnea to know about different treatment options available and in development. Given that an…
New study highlights the importance of social support for people living with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia.

New Study Highlights the Importance of Social Support for People Living with Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia

A groundbreaking study published in Sleep Medicine underscores the profound impact of social connections on individuals living with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). With over 1,300 respondents from 38 countries, this survey reveals that knowing someone with the same diagnosis was significantly associated with feeling supported and adjusting to life with these chronic sleep disorders.…