Sleep Disorders Center

80 Gardenia Drive, Ste. A, Covington, LA 70433
985-871-5987

Hours of Operation

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday Sleep studies: Sunday-Friday Getting a good night’s sleep doesn’t have to be the stuff of dreams. The specialists at St. Tammany Health System’s Sleep Center are trained and equipped to help you catch some precious Z’s.

Sleep Disorders Center

LIVE THE DREAM.

Trying to get a good night’s sleep doesn’t have to be a nightmare.


Sleep Disorders Center

Forget the warm milk, lullabies or whatever bedtime remedy your Mee-Maw told you would help you fall asleep. Sometimes, a lack of sleep – and the persistent unrefreshed feeling that so often goes along with it – is the result of an underlying issue. 


The good news is that those issues are often treatable, which means getting a good night’s sleep doesn’t have to be the stuff of dreams. What’s more, the specialists at St. Tammany Health System’s Sleep Center – under the direction of Dr. Richard Casey – are trained and equipped to help you catch some precious Z’s.  


In some cases, that will mean sending you home with a device that will measure your sleep functions from the comfort of your own bed. In other cases, we’ll welcome you into our fully accredited sleep-study facility, which boasts state-of-the-art amenities including four cozy, hotel-like bedrooms – three with queen-size beds and one special needs room – all equipped with private bathrooms, cable TV, Wi-Fi and personal air-conditioning.


And unlike ordinary sleep labs, our St. Tammany Sleep Center not only provides on-site, overnight testing, but also follow-up with comprehensive treatment – including with a board-certified sleep physician – at the same convenient location.


So, go ahead. Live the dream – and leave the sheep-counting to the shepherds.


What to expect


Home sleep study

Home sleep study

If a home sleep study is determined to be the best course of action, you’ll be sent home with a device to measure your breathing. Once the study is complete – ideally after seven hours of recording – anyone can return the device to the Sleep Center by noon the following day. (A drop box is conveniently located outside the center for this purpose.)

In-lab sleep study

In-lab sleep study

If an on-site session is recommended, you’ll be invited to spend a night in one of the clean, comfortable sleep rooms at our Sleep Center, with special equipment monitoring your sleep and breathing patterns, your heart activity and body movements. Patients normally arrive at 8 p.m. and leave early the next morning, resuming normal daily activities.

Getting your results

Getting your results

A follow-up appointment with a board-certified sleep specialist should be scheduled within two weeks of your sleep study. To fully understand the results of a sleep study, you should meet face-to-face with a physician.


Dream on.

Sleep easy with these downloadable resources for prospective Sleep Center patients.


Sleep hygiene tips

Helpful tips for anyone struggling with their sleep habits or patterns, or anyone looking to maximize the quality of their sleep.


Tips for traveling with a CPAP machine

Many people are able to travel with their CPAP devices. Here are some helpful tips to make traveling easier.


Home sleep study for obstructive sleep apnea

Participating in a home test? Here is a brief description of the easy set-up for home sleep testing, along with a list of signs, symptoms and potential long-term effects of obstructive sleep apnea.


Children and sleep

Is your child getting enough sleep? Here are some recommended sleep times for children of all ages, tips on how to recognize signs of inadequate sleep, and advice on what children and teenagers can do to optimize sleep.


Cleaning instructions for CPAP

Nobody likes a dirty CPAP. Here are some helpful tips and suggests for cleaning your CPAP masks, hoses and devices.


Hospitalization and CPAP

Here are some suggestions for people currently using CPAP and being hospitalized.


We are here.

Whether you’ve got a question to ask or an appointment to keep, getting in touch with us is a cinch. Here’s everything you need to know:


STHS Sleep Disorders Center


80 Gardenia Drive, Suite A

Covington, LA 70433 

Ph: 985-871-5987
Fax: 985-871-5986 

 

7 a.m.  5 p.m. | Monday-Friday 
Sleep studies: Sunday-Friday


Meet Our Providers

Richard Casey, MD

Richard Casey, MD

Specialty: Pulmonary Disease | Sleep Medicine
 Joined STPN in: 2020


Awards and Accreditations

St. Tammany Health System's pulmonology and related programs have earned recognition from groups including:

 

U.S. News and World Report-- High performing in COPD Care Treatment of Respiratory Failure Carotid Procedures American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)