News and Events

As an official spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Lisa Shives appears regularly in print, television and online as an expert in the field of Sleep Medicine. She offers talks and presentations to groups. Check back with our web site regularly to find out the latest developments in sleep research and sleep health. Attend one of Dr. Shives' lectures or programs in your area. A seasoned speaker, Dr. Shives is available for interviews, presentations and media appearances (call 847.674.3600 for more information).

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• Media Appearances
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Current News

• Sleep expert Dr. Lisa Shives suffers from Bell's palsy and joins The Doctors to discuss its affects and how her patients react to her appearance. Plus, she answers questions and shares sleep tips.

• Sleep Expert Says Sleep Testing Needed During ADHD Diagnosis, PR Web, September 26, 2011
  New research from the New England Center for Pediatric Psychiatry and the Rhode Island College Department of Special Education indicates that the majority of the more than five million children in the U.S. who are taking medication for ADHD may actually be exhibiting symptoms of sleep deprivation.

• Up All Night: Your Sleep Issues Solved, Her Campus, September 15, 2011
  "Teens and young adults often have delayed sleep phase, meaning they don't feel sleepy until later in the night or in the wee hours of the morning," says Lisa Shives, MD, spokeswoman for SleepBetter.org and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

• DR. LISA, THE SLEEP MD: More tips, products and resources from SleepBetter.org.
  Check out Dr. Lisa's sleep advice >>
  Expert: Bedwetting Can Have Many Causes: 10% of 6-Year-Olds Wet the Bed at Least Twice a Week, KERO Ch. 23 ABC, September 27, 2011
  Most important is the age of the child, how often the bedwetting is occurring, and whether there are signs and symptoms of other medical problems or psychosocial stressors.

• Sleep deprivation linked to depression in teens, CNN Health, June 2010
  "To get into a good college, it's not enough to be an A student," says Dr. Lisa Shives, M.D., the medical director of Northshore Sleep Medicine, in Evanston, Illinois

• Sleep on it, Longevity, May 2010
  Stop opening e-mails and start closing your eyes. Light from electronic devices, including computers, cell phones, and televisions, stimulates the brain to get up and go, says Shives.

• Niles North Art Department student wins Northshore Sleep Medicine mural contest, School Digest, Skokie Review, May 2010

  
  Niles North Art Department student Anjali Lakha won first place and a $500 gift certificate as the winner of the Northshore Sleep Medicine's Sleep Mural Contest, a competition open to high school artists and art departments. The Sleep Mural Contest was judged by Dr. Lisa Shives of the Northshore Sleep Medicine Center and her staff. Dr. Shives is a renowned sleep medicine specialist and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Lakha's winning design will be created by Lori Real's art students and installed on the east wall of the Northshore Sleep Medicine sleep clinic at 3451 Church Street in Skokie/Evanston. Other award winners are: Sandra Bitros who earned second place and a $250 gift certificate and Amy Yu received third place and a $150 gift certificate. Once the mural is installed, the Niles North Art Department will receive $2,000.

• Ask the Expert, Today's Chicago Woman, May 2010
  Dr. Irina Trosman responds to a question about weight, pregnancy and sleep.

• Natural Sleep Aids: Dietary Supplements, WebMD, March 2010
  "People think, 'it's natural, that means it's safe,'" says Shives, who is medical director at North Shore Sleep Medicine in Evanston, Ill. "But strychnine is also natural. 'Natural' doesn't mean you shouldn't use caution."

• Fighting Off Sleepiness: Myths and Facts, WebMED, March 2010
  In fact, taking a nap can refresh you -- just be sure to keep it brief, cautions Lisa Shives, MD, medical director at North Shore Sleep Medicine in Evanston, Ill. "Research shows that that a short, 10-minute nap makes you more alert and improves performance on cognitive tests," says Shives, who is a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

• Pets in Your Bed: WebMD discusses the health implications of your pets sleeping in your bed with you and how you can keep your bedroom healthy, March 2010
  "I've had patients that I've spent visit after visit going over their insomnia problems, trying to figure out what's happening, then I find out they have a dog that's scratching all night," says Lisa Shives, MD, medical director of Northshore Sleep Medicine, a sleep center outside Chicago.

• Artists for mural contest sought, Skokie Review, February 2010
  Northshore Sleep Medicine has announced the Sleep Mural Contest, a fine-art competition among high school artists and art departments located on Chicago's Northshore.
  SEE ART MURAL CONTEST RULES >>

• Your Internal Sleep Clock, Everyday Health, February 2010
  "Dr. Shives says that light is one of the most powerful signals that tell your body to remain awake — however, a signal saying 'stay asleep' (especially if you're sleep-deprived) can override the fact that sunlight is shining all around you."

• 5 Signals You're Sleep Deprived: How to tell if skimping on your Zzzs is hurting your health, Prevention, February 2010
  "Tired people tend to be particularly drawn to sugars and other simple carbohydrates, probably because the body is looking for a quick pick-me-up, says Lisa Shives, MD."

• What's Causing Your Sleepiness? Are you skimping on sleep, or could you have a sleep disorder? WebMD, January 2010
  "I do think that perhaps the No. 1 sleep problem in America is willful sleep limitation. People are working too hard and purposely limit themselves to six hours when they should be getting seven or eight," says Lisa Shives, MD.

• Sleep Disorders, The Designer Health Net Talk Show, 93.7 WRMO, January 17, 2010
  Click here to launch the MP3 audio file in your web browser to hear the interview.
  "About 10% of Americans have this tendency where the brain is just not able to shut down at night," Dr. Lisa Shives tells host Kriste' Bouvier.
  

• Read Dr. Shives advice in More Sleep News >>

Events

• February 15, 2011
  "Eat, Sleep, Repeat: Practical Advice for Managing the Essentials"
  7:00 pm, FREE
  New Trier High School, Northfield Campus, Cornog Auditorium, 7 Happ Road, Northfield, IL [map]
  
  Join this evening of myth-busting, fact-checking, and free advice. Dr. Lisa Shives and noted nutritionist Carol Wagner, MA, MSc, will discuss current trends in their work with children and adolescents followed by an extended Q&A session. Sponsored by Family Awareness Network of New Trier Township (FAN).
  See flyer for more info >>
  

• August 29, 2010
  Art Mural Dedication Party
  FREE RECEPTION, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, at Northshore Sleep Medicine, 3541 Church Street, Evanston/Skokie, IL. See invitation for details >>

• June 30, 2010
  "Was Atkins Right? The Debate on Carbs and Dietary Fat," part of Women's Health Wednesdays, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL
  Free but reservations are required. See flyer for more information >>

• May 11, 2010
  The Parent Education Consortium of the North Shore (PEC), Family Awareness Network (FAN)

• March 9, 2010
  Lecture at American Society of Safety Engineers

• March 5, 2010
  Sleep Health & Safety 2010, National Sleep Foundation

• "C-Port" CPAP Support Therapy Group
  Every Tuesday night starting in February 2010
  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  Do you have CPAP woes? Are you having trouble getting used to this? Come participate in our NEW Support Group.
  
  This program will be run by our Chief Technician, Guilia Alexandru, RPSGT. We will also frequently have 'STAR' patients come to speak to the group about their experience wiht this medical therapy. in the near future, we hope to include the expert advice of Dr. Luda Smikun, PhD. The group will average seven to eight patients per session.
  
  Space is limited. Please call Northshore Sleep Medicine at 847.674.3600 for the next available spot.
  

• December 22, 2008
  "Take Steps to Improve Your Sleep Habits"
  presented by Dr. Lisa Shives
  
  North Shore Senior Center Men's Club
  161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL
  Women and guests are invited to attend.
  Click here for more >>
  
  
• November 16, 2009
  Lecture "Common Sleep Disorders in Young Adults" at YellowbricK

Lectures and Presentations

Dr. Shives frequently gives talks and presentations on emerging developments in the study of sleep medicine. She has lectured at many medical groups and community centers (see below). If you would like Dr. Shives to speak to your group, please give us a call at 847.674.3600.

• Chicago Medical Society, Chicago, Illinois
• North Shore Senior Center, Northfield, Illinois
• Levy Senior Center, Evanston, Illinois
• Morton Grove Civic Center, Morton Grove, Illinois
• Rotary Club of Evanston Lighthouse, Evanston, Illinois

Media Appearances

• ABC News, WLS
• WYCC, Channel 20
• Blog Talk Radio

Expos

• The National Sleep Foundation's Big Sleep Show