SomnusNooze e-newsletter

News, stories and updates from the world of sleep




Snooze TV Episode 10: Hypersomnia Research Updates

Follow the Hypersomnia Foundation on Google+ and check out all of our listed events.  Snooze TV is a live, Google Hangout on Air broadcast that takes place the 2nd Friday of every month on the Hypersomnia Foundation's Google+ page.  Won't you join us?


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SomnusNooze 11/24/15

Today, the newest edition of the Hypersomnia Foundation newsletter, SomnusNooze, is released.


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SomnusNooze 12/01/15

Today, the newest edition of the Hypersomnia Foundation newsletter, SomnusNooze, is released.


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Snooze TV Episode 11: Patient Registry Update

Follow the Hypersomnia Foundation on Google+ and check out all of our listed events.  Snooze TV is a live, Google Hangout on Air broadcast that takes place the 2nd Friday of every month on the Hypersomnia Foundation's Google+ page.  Won't you join us?


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SomnusNooze 12/22/15

Today, the newest edition of the Hypersomnia Foundation newsletter, SomnusNooze, is released.


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SomnusNooze 12/29/15

Today, the newest edition of the Hypersomnia Foundation newsletter, SomnusNooze, is released.


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Top Docs Radio

Hypersomnia Foundation’s Catherine Page-Rye will be live on Top Docs Radio, Tuesday April 18 at noon EDT.



BOSTON: HF #BeyondSleepy Conference

1:00-4:30PM – HF Regional Conference at the historic Boston Public Library at Copley Square, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116 We have booked Rabb Lecture Hall in the newly renovated Johnson Building at the Boston Public Library for another fabulous regional conference featuring dynamic speakers.In this state-of-the-art facility, our outstanding speakers will cover research updates […]



Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week 2017

HF is getting ready to mark Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week, September 4-10 ! Created by Hypersomnolence Australia, we plan to do our part to help raise awareness during IHAW. Please put the dates in your calendar, and be sure to check our social media each day during this important awareness event!



World Sleep 2017

The Hypersomnia Foundation will have a booth at the Exhibit Hall at the World Sleep Congress meeting in Prague this October! “We believe it is important to take this opportunity to increase awareness of IH at this important global meeting of sleep professionals,” said Diane Powell, Chairwoman of HF’s Board of Directors. “It’s also encouraging […]





SEATTLE: HF Educational Meeting


Seattle Airport Marriott


3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, WA, United States

This Seattle meeting will be one of a series of educational meetings HF will begin holding in 2019 and beyond. We hope that holding one-day meetings in a variety of […]


$25




VANCOUVER, BC: WUN-HF Education Day


Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, B.C., Canada


999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Understanding Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia: Insights and Perspectives This free event is open to everyone! HF is collaborating with Wake Up Narcolepsy to hold an Education Day on Saturday, September 21st […]



CHICAGO: HF Educational Meeting


Sheraton Suites, Chicago O'Hare


6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL, United States

The Hypersomnia Foundation is holding a Patient Education Meeting on Saturday, October 19th in Chicago at the Sheraton Suites O'Hare Hotel, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 […]


$25



ATLANTA: The Southern Sleep Society 42nd Annual Meeting


Renaissance Waverly Hotel and Convention Center


2450 Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, United States

Note: This is not a patient event. Read on to learn why HF is participating in this important meeting! HF is participating in this event and providing a patient panel […]



PHILADELPHIA: HF Conference


Le Méridien Philadelphia


1421 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Hypersomnia Foundation has CANCELLED our June 2020 Conference. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions and concern for the healthand safety of our community, the Hypersomnia Foundation is canceling our June […]





VIRTUAL: Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine 10th Annual Meeting

FREE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE! The Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine’s (SASM) 10th Annual Meeting is October 1-2, 2020. This year's theme is “Innovation & Synergism in Sleep, Perioperative Care & Chronic Pain: The Future is Here” and will feature a keynote address from Dr. Jerome Adams, MD, U.S. Surgeon General. Note: If you can't attend […]


VIRTUAL: HF’s The Research Continues

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many in the hypersomnia community wondering about the status of clinical trials and research studies—how have they been affected by the lockdowns and safety advisories? Find out the latest answers! Join us on October 24 for a FREE, interactive, 90-minute virtual program, during which hypersomnia experts from both the research […]


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VIRTUAL: Your Best Self—New Ways of Thinking About Disability & Support

Join us on January 30 for a FREE, interactive, 90-minute virtual program, during which you will learn about the emotional aspects of disability and how to choose the right support group for you—or even start your own. You will not want to miss this virtual event! Sessions will include discussions with: Anjel Burgess, Esq, of […]


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VIRTUAL MEET & GREET: “I’m Newly Diagnosed – What Does This Mean?”

Introducing the Hypersomnia Foundation’s new “MEET & GREET” series - interactive meetings with members of our community, to give us a chance to talk informally, and let community members meet one another! The first meeting in the series, “I’m Newly Diagnosed - What Does This Mean?” is scheduled for May 1 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern/10:00 […]


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VIRTUAL – Sleep/Wake Cyclers Ride for Research 2021

The Hypersomnia Foundation community is forming a bike team, the Sleep/Wake Cyclers, to raise money for research on idiopathic hypersomnia and related sleep disorders. Our inaugural ride will be Saturday, […]


VIRTUAL – Your Best Self: Getting Your Meds!

Join us Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 12:00-1:30 p.m. (Eastern) for our FREE virtual event "Your Best Self: Getting Your Meds!”- Reducing out of pocket cost for prescription medications and […]




VIRTUAL: Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) Conference 2021

For registration in French, click HERE. The Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) is hosting a virtual conference. In addition to the main scientific program, it will also feature patient engagement sessions […]




VIRTUAL MEET & GREET – “We’re in This Together!”

Join us on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1:00-2:30 p.m. (Eastern)  for our VIRTUAL MEET & GREET - "We're in This Together!" Is it a challenge for you (and your supporters) to manage life with a sleep disorder? You’re not alone! We invite people with IH, KLS, and narcolepsy AND their supporters to join in […]




CHARLOTTE, NC: Accredited Continuing Education Dinner Symposium


The Westin Charlotte


601 South College Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

NOTE: The intended audience for this CME/CE certified symposium is sleep specialists, psychiatrists, neurologists, and advanced-practice clinicians. The Hypersomnia Foundation is partnering with Haymarket Medical Education on a complimentary accredited continuing education dinner symposium, “A New Dawn for Better Outcomes in Patients With Idiopathic Hypersomnia: New Data, New Guidance, New Treatments" being held on Sunday, […]



Virtual: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, January 30th at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us on the last Monday of every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various […]


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VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, February 20th at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living […]



VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON – Salt Lake City, UT – #BeyondSleepySatellite HF Conference

The Hypersomnia Foundation is hosting a series of one-day hybrid conferences (in-person and virtual) throughout the United States in 2023. Our first #BeyondSleepySatellite hybrid event is March 4th from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (MST) in Salt Lake City at the Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel.  Registration for #BeyondSleepySatellite - Together in Salt Lake City is $25 […]


VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with […]



Indianapolis, IN – HF Conference


The Alexander


333 S Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 2 to 4, 2023 for the Hypersomnia Foundation's 2023 #BeyondSleepy Conference for people with idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, and Kleine-Levin syndrome and their supporters. Registration for in-person attendance is $99. Thanks to generous support from our sponsors, virtual registration is free. Presentations will cover the latest in research, treatments, […]


Free – $99


Indianapolis: APSS SLEEP 2023 (a conference for sleep medicine professionals)

The following event is primarily for sleep medicine professionals. HF will attend as part of our mission to raise awareness and advocate for more research and better treatments. From the website https://www.sleepmeeting.org/about/: SLEEP is the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS), which is a joint venture of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) […]


VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with […]



VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON – Philadelphia, PA – #BeyondSleepySatellite HF Conference


Delta Hotel by Marritt - Philadelphia Airport


500 Stevens Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Hypersomnia Foundation is hosting a series of one-day hybrid conferences throughout the United States, providing a wonderful opportunity to connect with others living life with a sleep disorder. Our […]


VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion about […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion about […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, March 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion […]



Houston, TX – HF Conference


C Baldwin Hilton Hotel in Houston


400 Dallas Street, Houston, TX, United States

Join us in Houston, Texas from May 31 - June 2, 2024!   REGISTER HERE! Join us in beautiful Houston, Texas for the Hypersomnia Foundation's #BeyondSleepy 2024 Conference for people with […]


Free – $50



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion […]




VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom This month's topic: Actigraphy in Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence: Wearables and Sleep Tracking  UNIGHT is a […]



UNIGHT – Support4Supporters

UNIGHT is a free virtual get-together for people who care for someone who has a sleep disorder. This group will meet on the second Wednesday of each month via Zoom and […]


#BeyondSleepy Webinar

Join on Friday March 14, 2025 for a #BeyondSleepy Webinar where we discuss emerging and important topics relevant to the sleep community. This webinar is free. All are welcome.



#BeyondSleepy Conference


The Westin Seattle


1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

Join us in Seattle, WA from June 6 - June 8, 2025! Join us at the Westin Seattle from June 6-8, 2025, for the Hypersomnia Foundation’s #BeyondSleepy 2025 Conference—an event dedicated […]


Free – $50