Reasons Why Your Nose is Stuffy

Although many people assume that big nosed people naturally breathe better, there’s nothing further from the truth.  The shape and size of your nose is mostly cosmetic. How well you breathe actually depends on what your internal breathing passageways look like. And for many sleep apnea sufferers, a stuffy nose can make or break their […]

Allergies and Sleep Apnea: How are they connected?

Allergies and sleep apnea: How are they connected? Spring has arrived, and allergy season is upon us once again. With that in mind, the blog turns its attention to the topic of sleep apnea and allergies. In general, allergic reactions are thought to interfere with normal, healthy sleep. The logic goes like this: Allergies create […]

How To Stop Mold From Affecting Your Sleep Quality

The Psychological Effects Of Mold Mental conditions like depression can cause sleeplessness. One study by researchers at Brown University found that there is a connection between moldy homes and depression. The study was based on data obtained from over 5,8000 people in close to 3,000 households. Research had previously shown that because molds are toxic, […]

The Truth about Allergies

Why Your Jaw Size Matters If you have smaller than normal jaws, it means that there’s less space for your tongue, so it takes up relatively too much space, especially when you’re on your back due to gravity. Even worse, whenever you’re in deep sleep, due to muscle relaxation, you’ll stop breathing to wake up […]

Lifestyle Changes to Help You Overcome Insomnia

Avoid drugs and regulate your stimulant intakeA. Sleeping pills are not the answer: Most people who can’t sleep use sleeping pills, but research shows that sleeping pills are not the answer to insomnia. Long term use of sleeping pills can lead to harmful physical and psychological health consequences including death.B. Quit smoking: Cigarettes contain nicotine, […]

Be Wary Of Alcohol If It’s Sound Sleep You Crave

n order to remain healthy, an adult needs to get between seven and nine hours of sound sleep a day, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Unfortunately, there are many things that can affect sleep quality, including what we eat and drink during the day. The effects of alcohol on sleep have been the topic of […]

How Alcohol Can Impact Your Sleep Quality

The Importance of Good Sleep Although many are aware that sleep is important and they feel better when they do get the rest that they need, the reality is that many adults are suffering from differing amounts of sleep deprivation. Sleep is necessary for many reasons, other than just feeling more alert and energized. When […]

7 Ways Alcohol And Drugs May Affect Your Sleep

What Is a Good Night’s Sleep? Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for health and well-being. It has been scientifically proven to improve mood, cognitive function, energy levels, and immunity. A good night’s sleep can be achieved through various methods: Complete darkness (activates the pineal gland), Cool surroundings Soft sheets and pillow Moderate noise […]

Brent Fisher, MBA, FACHE, FACMPE
President and Chief Executive Officer

“Alaska Sleep Clinic has a history of providing the most comprehensive sleep medicine services in the state of Alaska. Its potential has only begun. I am here to take these high-quality, comprehensive services to all Alaskans.”

Experience

Brent Fisher has held leadership positions spanning a wide variety of complex and start-up organizations: manufacturing (pharmaceutical & medical device), software development, hospitals (academic and community), medical groups, consulting, hospice, military, engineered devices, engineered plastics, and private equity.

Publications and Organizations

His writings have been published in various magazines, trade journals, and medical journals, including the Physician Executive Journal, Healthcare Executive, Modern Healthcare, Group Practice Journal, New England Journal of Medicine, and Journal of Healthcare Management (Best Article Award).

He has served on the Board of Directors of professional associations, civic organizations, and businesses.

Hobbies and Activities

Brent enjoys being with his family, serving in the community, hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.