Sleep Disorders July 16, 2012

Snoring is known to cause sleep deprivation for snorers and those around them as well as daytime drowsiness, irritability and sometimes a lack of
focus. Snoring can also be associated with complex conditions such as sleep apnea. Studies reveal a correlation between loud snoring and increased risk of heart attack and stroke.*
DR. TED SHEN will discuss the latest diagnosis and treatment options that can help you achieve a good night’s sleep and keep you healthy.

Dr. Shen is a Southern California native. He attended Los Altos High School where he was the valedictorian of his class. He graduated with an Honors Major in Mathematics and Social Sciences from Dartmouth College. Dr. Shen pursued his medical degree at The Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. After two years of surgical residency at the LAC+USC Medical Center, Dr. Shen completed a five year training program in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and practices exclusively in the Pasadena area. His affiliations include Huntington Memorial Hospital and Arcadia Methodist Hospital.

The Adult Summer Reading Program Between the Covers is in full swing at Crowell Public Library through July. Write a book review or a six-word novel and a prize may be in your future!