{"id":150410,"date":"2026-08-04T21:58:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T01:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150410"},"modified":"2026-08-04T21:59:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T01:59:21","slug":"st-lukes-expands-advanced-sleep-apnea-treatment-options-with-addition-of-remede-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150410","title":{"rendered":"St. Luke\u2019s Expands Advanced Sleep Apnea Treatment Options with Addition of remed\u0113\u00ae System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><em>Photo: Dr. Traub is on the left. Dr. Cohen is on the right, holding the remed\u0113\u00ae System device.<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network (SLUHN) has expanded its comprehensive sleep medicine program with the addition of the remed\u0113\u00ae System, an innovative implantable therapy for adults living with central sleep apnea (CSA). The therapy further strengthens St. Luke\u2019s position as a regional leader in providing advanced, personalized treatment options for patients suffering from sleep-disordered breathing.<\/p>\n<p>St. Luke\u2019s Sleep Medicine, which is part of St. Luke\u2019s Neurosciences, recently became the first program in the region to offer the remed\u0113 System. The first two procedures at St. Luke\u2019s were successfully performed by electrophysiologist Darren Traub, MD, SLUHN Section Chief of Electrophysiology, underscoring the Network\u2019s collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to treating complex sleep disorders.<\/p>\n<p>Sleep apnea affects millions of Americans and can significantly impact quality of life, contributing to excessive daytime fatigue, cardiovascular complications and other serious health concerns. Central sleep apnea can often be seen in association with congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, neurological disease and other underlying medical conditions. Because no single therapy works for every patient, SLUHN offers a full spectrum of advanced treatment options tailored to each individual&#8217;s diagnosis and needs.<\/p>\n<p>The addition of the remed\u0113 System complements SLUHN\u2019s existing suite of implantable sleep apnea therapies, which includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inspire\u00ae Upper Airway Stimulation for eligible patients with obstructive sleep apnea.<\/li>\n<li>Genio\u00ae Bilateral Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation, an innovative, battery-free therapy that stimulates the hypoglossal nerve to help maintain an open airway during sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unlike therapies designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea, the remed\u0113 System is specifically indicated for adults with moderate to severe central sleep apnea, a condition in which the brain fails to send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing during sleep. The device monitors breathing patterns and delivers gentle stimulation to the phrenic nerve, helping restore a more natural breathing rhythm throughout the night.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSleep apnea is not a one-size-fits-all condition,\u201d said Dr. David Cohen, SLUHN Section Chief of Sleep Medicine. \u201cBy offering the remed\u0113 System alongside Inspire and Genio, St. Luke\u2019s can provide a broader range of evidence-based therapies and help more patients find a treatment option that improves both their sleep and overall health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Patients with untreated sleep apnea often experience poor sleep quality, daytime sleepiness and reduced concentration. Sleep apnea may also be associated with a range of underlying cardiovascular and neurological conditions, depending on the type of sleep apnea and the individual patient. St. Luke\u2019s Sleep Medicine evaluates patients to determine the most appropriate therapy based on the type and severity of sleep apnea, anatomy, medical history and treatment goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the addition of the remed\u0113 System, St. Luke\u2019s is further enhancing our ability to deliver personalized care for patients who may not have found success with traditional therapies,\u201d adds Dr. Cohen. \u201cOur goal is to ensure that every patient has access to the most advanced treatments available.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Patients interested in learning can visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sluhn.org\/\">sluhn.org<\/a>\u00a0or speak with their physician about a referral for evaluation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About St. Luke\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1872, St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network with annual net revenue of more than $4.5 billion. With 23,000+ employees at 16 hospital campuses and 350+ outpatient sites, it is the Lehigh Valley\u2019s biggest employer.<\/p>\n<p>The Network\u2019s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke\u2019s Children\u2019s Hospital is based at the Bethlehem Campus.<\/p>\n<p>Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke\u2019s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, the Network established the Lehigh Valley\u2019s first and only four-year medical school. It also operates the nation\u2019s oldest continuously operated School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 60+ fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 550+ residents and fellows. Additionally, the St. Luke\u2019s College of Health Sciences opened in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>In a 2025 study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, St. Luke\u2019s achieved the highest quality score of the nation\u2019s recognized top three high performing health systems. This objective recognition, based on public data reported to the government, reaffirms St. Luke\u2019s preeminent position as THE BEST OF THE BEST among the most respected health care systems in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>St. Luke\u2019s has been named a Leapfrog Group Top Hospital and a Newsweek World\u2019s Best Hospital. In 2026, all of the Network\u2019s eligible hospital campuses were awarded Medicare\u2019s highest ratings for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. The Network also earned straight A\u2019s for safety from Leapfrog across all of its acute care hospitals. It has earned 100 Top Hospital designations from Premier 12 years in a row, including in 2026 when the Network was identified as THE #1 MEDIUM-SIZE HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE COUNTRY. Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of SLUHN\u2019s information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nSam Kennedy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo: Dr. Traub is on the left. Dr. Cohen is on the right, holding the remed\u0113\u00ae System device.\u00a0 St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network (SLUHN) has expanded its comprehensive sleep medicine program with the addition of the remed\u0113\u00ae System, an innovative implantable therapy for adults living with central sleep apnea (CSA). 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