Advocacy

Advocacy for patients manifests itself in different forms.

The Sleep Equity Project currently working to collaborate with

Government
(all units)

Physicians &
Sleep Researchers

Health Equity Organizations

Advocacy Groups

Sleep Equity Project's Action Plan:
the ABC's of Sleep Equity

A simplified action guide for city, county, and state governments to follow

Awareness

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Raise your awareness of how poor sleep and untreated sleep disorders affect individuals AND families physically, emotionally, financially

Increased mortality for those untreated
Increased health care costs (MEDICAL Debt)
Worsening of chronic health conditions like hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease

Sleep is a huge pilar of health and poor sleep is hurting people and their families

Learn the impact to health, mental health, financial health, neighborhood and community health
HOST a town hall on Sleep Health in your district
Sleep Equity Project and Sleep Physicians/Researchers from Northwestern, Rush, University of Chicago, and Loyola will partner with you!

Be the one force to bring this ignored issue to your community

Awareness campaigns with Sleep Equity Project and Local Community Health Organizations in your district
Invite us to your health fairs to educate your constituents and provide actionable steps
Invite Sleep Equity Project to policy discussions on housing quality, crime, wage discrimination, shift work impact, racism (All ISSUES which impact quality sleep!!!)
Allow us to present to your office an in-depth briefing on the issues and interventions government can introduce, sponsor and support to improve the sleep health of your constituents

Overall Aims of Sleep Equity Project

Any progress made is progress that may increase an individuals life and that of their family

We have a long way to go to address the systemic barriers which contribute to poor sleep and the inequities minorities, women, children and older adults face as a result of the social determinents of health.

David Bishop, LCSW

Founder and President of Sleep Equity Project

10 Ways Sleep Equity Project Can Help

We are able to engage in numerous communities with your cooperation

Unhoused Communities

Sleep Quality

Provide sleep education for transitional housing or medical shelters

Focus on Woman's Health

Engage in developing an innovative service for women's health centers around tailored sleep education and screening for sleep disorders

Educating Children &

Young Adults

Research shows that providing education at an early age and consistently about sleep hygiene and insomnia help young people get better quality and quantity sleep

Public Health Outreach

It is vital that we involve public health organizations and officials in the discussion around sleep to address ands strengthen policy on housing and healthcare

Sleep Medicine Health Care Delivery

There are innovative care pathways (digital, remote, tele-health, etc) that are emerging and underserved people are the last to benefit from this innovation. Be a part of this process.

Sleep Education in Community Health Centers

Provide evidence based sleep education materials for community health centers

Sleep Education in Domestic Violence Shelters

Women and children are extremely vulnerable in these environments. Sleep information may be helpful

Sleep Physician Outreach

Sleep Equity Project can work on getting Sleep Physicians and Researchers to speak at community events

Pharmaceutical & Bioengineering Company Involvement

Companies are developing medications and devices to benefit patients. It is important to engage in discussions to ensure patient voice is heard and underserved populations are represented and informed

Provide Resources

Provide resources for your constituents to help navigate their individual sleep issues across their lifespan (Children, young adults, adults, Older Adults)