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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 for the public, which will be fully accessible online for free. See the full details HERE. Of particular interest to people with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia […]

VIRTUAL – Reaching Every Patient: A Health Equity Conversation

Reaching Every Patient: A Health Equity Conversation - An HF VIRTUAL Event Saturday, November 13th 12noon-2pm (EST) Let’s talk about how we can help everyone with a rare sleep disorder get a proper diagnosis and treatment! Many people with rare sleep disorders face diagnosis and treatment delays. Some don’t seem to get a diagnosis at […]

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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 […]

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