WELLNESS SLEEP & CIRCADIAN NETWORK INC

Programs

1. Education- the organization operates programs to increase public awareness of sleep disorders and promote the importance of healthy sleep for overall health and well- being. These programs provide evidence based information and encourage behaviors that support improved sleep and health outcomes. A key component of the organizations education effort is its annual sleeptember campaign, a public awareness initiatve conducted each september that addresses common misconceptions about sleep disorders and highlights the impact of sleep health on individuals, families, and communities. The organization also advances its educational mission through participation in conferences and professional meetings and by maintaining a digital presence to support public outreach and awareness. During the reporting year, the organizations website reached 93,417 visitors, and broader outreach efforts generated 29,044 impressions on facebook and 12,723 impressions on linkedin, reinforcing the organizations commitment to improving public understanding of the role of sleep in overall health and wellness.

   $308,106 spent
   36% of program spending

2. Community programs- the organization operates community programs that provide peer support and practical assistance to individuals affected by sleep disorders and those seeking to improve overall sleep health. These programs promote patient engagement, reduce social isolation, and support individuals in managing their health and well-being. The organization operates the nationwide awake peer mentor program, which connects individuals with trained peer mentors who provide one-to-one support, encouragement, and shared experience related to diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of sleep related conditions. The organization also provides patient sponsorships to support participation in educational programs and community activities focused on sleep health. Collectively, these programs respond to thousands of patient inquiries each year, including more than 3,000 patient phone calls, and support sustained engagement in care.

   $147,191 spent
   17% of program spending

3. Cpap assistance programs- our patient assistance programs are designed to help individuals overcome financial and access-related barriers to medically necessary care. These programs provide support to eligible patients who are uninsured, or experiencing financial hardship. The programs are intended to promote continuity of care, improve health outcomes, and ensure that patients can initiate and adhere to prescribed treatment plans regardless of ability to pay. The organizations primary patient assistance initiative is the cpap assistance program, which ensures access to positive airway pressure pap therapy for patients who are unable to afford this essential treatment. During the year, we distributed 1,065 pap machines and 313 factory-sealed mask packages to individuals in need. This program directly supports patients health and quality of life by enabling consistent access to prescribed therapy.

   $294,397 spent
   34% of program spending

4. Program service expenses 111,144, grants and allocations 0, revenue 0 research- the organization conducts research programs designed to advance patient-centered research and ensure that the perspectives of individuals affected by sleep disorders are meaningfully incorporated in to the research process. These programs seek to improve the relevance, quality and impact of sleep related research by promoting collaboration between patients, researchers, and other stakeholders. A primary initiative within the organizations research efforts is the patient leadership in research program. This program trains individuals with lived experience of sleep apnea to actively participate in the research enterprise, including contributing to the design, development, and evaluation of research projects. Participants receive education and skill-building support to enable informed engagement in research planning, study prioritization, and patient-focused outcomes. Through its research programs, the organization works to elevate patient voices, promote research that reflect real-world need and experiences, and support the development of evidence that can inform future program service expenses 0,…

   $111,144 spent
   13% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $860,838.