Miners Campus Expands Sleep Lab

Millions of Americans suffer from sleep disorders that can lead to serious health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Unfortunately, access to specialized care remains limited in many communities.

To address this need, St. Luke’s Miners Campus has expanded its Sleep Lab, significantly increasing capacity and improving access for residents of Carbon and Schuylkill counties. The new eight-bed unit offers expert evaluation, testing and treatment to help restore healthy sleep and enhance overall well-being.

The expanded Sleep Lab now includes six additional testing rooms, six registered technicians and three Sleep Medicine Specialized Providers, offering increased access to provider evaluations, specialized sleep disorder treatment and testing closer to home. Work on the expansion was completed on December 12, 2025, after 8 months of construction, representing a $1.8 million investment in the Miners Campus.

Part of St. Luke’s Neurosciences, St. Luke’s Sleep Medicine provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome and snoring. Common risk factors for sleep disorders include obesity, advancing age, family history, hypertension, smoking, and being male or postmenopausal. The Sleep Lab expansion ensures more patients can receive timely, advanced care in this community.

“Sleep is essential for physical and mental health, yet millions struggle with disorders that impact daily life,” said Diana Laquinta, President of St. Luke’s Miners Campus. “Expanding the Sleep Lab reflects our commitment to improving access to specialized care for our community. We’re proud to bring these services closer to home for patients who need them most.”

Dr. David A. Cohen, SLUHN Section Chief of Sleep Medicine, added, “Sleep disorders are often overlooked, but they profoundly affect health and quality of life. Our team uses advanced technology and personalized treatment plans to help patients sleep better and live healthier. This expansion will allow us to diagnose and treat more patients, helping them achieve better sleep and better health.”