How Much Sleep Do Students Need to Be Successful in College

Youth is that time when you can walk all night long, and in the morning without a shadow of fatigue to show up for classes, and sit through the entire shift, successfully answering seminars and even passing exams. But here the main thing is to observe the golden mean. After all, if you overdo it […]

10 Facts Every Parent Needs to Know about Children’s Sleep

Without sleep, kids become cranky – and that’s no fun for anyone. Bad moods are just the tip of the iceberg, though. These facts about children’s sleep aren’t only interesting – they’re also meant to help you understand how kids sleep and make it easier for you to ensure that they get enough shut-eye to […]

Why Moms Wake Up Tired

Every new parent knows that a full night of uninterrupted, high-quality sleep is next to impossible, and now there’s video evidence. Melanie Darnell, fitness blogger and mother of three, posted a time-lapse video to Instagram that will make parents nod their heads in bleary agreement. The video, shot with a Nest camera equipped with night vision, shows Darnell […]

Sleep Deprivation and Its Affect on Your Waistline

Sleeping in late on the weekend sounds delicious, right? However, as with many delicious things, there may be a cost to your health and waistline. Catching up on sleep on the weekend can almost feel like the norm these days. With increasingly full schedules and competing demands, sleep is often sacrificed during the busy workweek. […]

Help with Sleep Debt

If you are not getting enough sleep, you need to manage your sleep debt. This lesson gives suggestions on how to do this. Your need may be a general need or you may want to know how to deal with a specific problem such as jet lag, shift work, waking up and not getting back […]

4 Ways to Get a Better Night’s Rest (and Fix Sleep Deprivation)

Getting a better night’s sleep is essential to feeling refreshed, having enough energy to get through the day and remaining in good spirits. When you or a family member is currently struggling with sleep problems, it can affect your whole life. Fixing the cause of sleep deprivation is essential to move past the problem. Here […]

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.