Center for Sleep Medicine Opens at Hudson Valley Hospital Center

March 6, 2012 - PRLog -- Getting a good night’s sleep is key to good health. But for people with sleep disorders like sleep apnea, getting the rest they need is often a challenge.
“Sleep testing is indicated for a myriad of problems such as sleep apnea, sleep walking, night-time seizures, insomnia, restlessness at night, and other sleep disorders,” says Debbie Neuendorf, Vice President of Administration at Hudson Valley Hospital Center. “Often times, people with sleep disturbances may be exhausted during the daytime and fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day because they are not well rested. Sleep disorders also may contribute to the onset of hypertension and obesity.’’

As part of its continued quest to better serve the community, Hudson Valley is proud to announce the opening of the Center for Sleep Medicine at HVHC on March 19. The center provides professional consultation, diagnostic and treatment services for all types of sleep disorders, and is conveniently located on the Hospital campus at 1980 Crompond Road in Cortlandt Manor.  The center is under the medical direction of Charles Abate, MD, FCCP.

Dr. Abate, who specializes in pulmonary and internal medicine, is board certified in sleep medicine. He is medical director of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center at Hudson Valley Hospital Center and serves on the Hospital’s Medical Board. A graduate of New York University, Dr. Abate earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and did his residency in internal medicine at University Hospital and Westchester Medical Center. Dr. Abate completed his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at New York Medical College. He has specialized in internal and pulmonary diseases in private practice for more than 20 years.

Patients will enjoy the comfort of our hotel-like testing suites and are attended to by the top clinical specialists in the state.  The Center for Sleep Medicine makes the process of improving your sleep health simple and will quickly get you on the pathway to better sleep and better health.  For more information, contact us at 914-734-3480 or visit our website at www.hvhc.org.
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Over 70 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep disorder.  Sleep deprivation has been linked to serious medical conditions such as stroke, hypertension, diabetes, obesity and even depression.

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Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor. NY provides quality, comprehensive medical care and state-of-the-art diagnostic treatment, education and preventive services. Call 914-737-9000 or visit www.hvhc.org We practice Patientology!