The Dr. John Warner Hospital in Clinton's home sleep study program is now in full swing.

The "Sleep Study" program at the city-owned hospital is a program patients can take advantage of from the comfort of their own home, or from the hospital. Sandy Rice, Business Director at the city owned hospital says patients will receive a device that monitors in 12 hour cycles, they wear it overnight, and bring it back to the hospital for study.

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For some, having the ability to do the testing from the comfort of their own home is a nice advantage for them. Rice says the home sleep study is geared more to an individual who has an obstructed sleep pattern.

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According to Rice, it is possible the home sleep study may not be able to diagnose a patients issues. She says if that should be the case, the patient may have to take part in the sleep study at the hospital.

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Rice says the study would be ideal for someone who snores a lot, and it is a cheaper option for them as well. The sleep study program is a referral program, she encourages anyone interested to consult with their physician.