SomnusNooze e-newsletter

News, stories and updates from the world of sleep



  • 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 […]


    Free

  • 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 […]


    Free

  • VIRTUAL: Diagnosing Hypersomnia Differently—A European Proposal

    Join us on May 11 at noon (Eastern) for a FREE virtual event: Diagnosing Hypersomnia Differently—A European Proposal. Did you know? Sleep researchers around the world are working hard to improve our understanding of hypersomnias and developing new methods of diagnosis and treatment. We've invited Dr. Gert Jan Lammers of Leiden University in the Netherlands […]


  • VIRTUAL: APSS SLEEP 2021 (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 […]


  • 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 appealing insurance denials. In an ideal world, your doctor gives you a prescription for a medication, the pharmacy fills it promptly, and insurance covers all […]


  • VIRTUAL: NIH NINDS Health Disparities and Inequities in Neurological Disorders Workshop

    Registration is now open for the upcoming NIH NINDS HEADWAY Health Disparities and Inequities in Neurological Disorders Workshop. The event will be held virtually from September 22nd through 24th from 12-5 pm ET daily. A detailed agenda is available on the event website. This workshop is open to all, including patients, caregivers, advocates, researchers, healthcare […]


  • VIRTUAL: Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine (SASM) 2021 Annual Meeting

    The Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine (SASM) 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting “Sleep Health: The New Vital Sign” Registration is now open for the SASM Annual Meeting on October 7-8, 2021. This free virtual conference is open to patients as well as healthcare providers. Presentations and discussions tentatively scheduled are: Sleep Health and Why We Should […]


  • 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 […]


  • CHARLOTTE, NC – HF Conference


    Sheraton Le Meridien Charlotte Hotel Complex


    555 South McDowell Street, South Tower, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Join us in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 3 – 5, 2022! Join us in beautiful Charlotte for the Hypersomnia Foundation's #BeyondSleepy Conference 2022 for people with idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, […]


  • 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 […]


  • 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 […]


    Free

  • 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 […]


  • 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 […]


  • 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: 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 […]


  • 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. […]


    Free – $99

  • 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: 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: 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 next #BeyondSleepySatellite event is in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET)  at the Delta Hotel by Marriott / […]


  • 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 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, 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 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, 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 various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. The month’s UNIGHT is Monday, December 18 at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) with special […]


  • 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 various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. The month’s UNIGHT is Monday, January 29 at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) with special […]


  • 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 about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. The March UNIGHT meeting will discuss “Nutritional Considerations for Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence” with special guest […]


  • 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 about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. This month’s UNIGHT discusses “Mental Health in Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence” with special guest Alicia […]


  • 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 idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, and Kleine-Levin syndrome and their supporters. We have a wonderful mix of speakers covering the latest in research, treatments, and clinical trials; networking and […]


    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 about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. Join this month’s UNIGHT for a discussion with Maggie G. Lavender, MSN, RN, FNP-C, on […]


  • 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 about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. The month’s UNIGHT is a discussion on “Using Your Voice For Change” featuring special guest Josh […]


  • 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 about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. Join us on Monday, August 26 via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for […]


  • 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