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 […]

Do Fish Sleep with Their Eyes Open?

It can be hard to read a fish’s mood or behavior, especially for a first-time fish keeper. They don’t make very many facial expressions like humans do, nor do they have the expressive vocalizations of dogs and cats. They have their own methods of communicating with one another, but these don’t translate well with people. […]

6 Things You Shouldn’t Do Before Going to Sleep

The quality of your sleep can truly make or break the remainder of your day. You may not be very aware of it, but lack of sleep or poor quality of it can alter your mood, motivation, and energy levels. However, getting a good night’s sleep is not as simple as going to bed at […]

9 Surprising Factors That Impact Your Sleep

According to the CDC, adults, 18 and older need at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep to maintain their health and overall well-being. But with the stressful and fast-paced lives we lead today, many adults are not getting the recommended amount of sleep.  Of course, there are the usual culprits that thwart proper sleep. Stress, caffeine, […]

4 Ways to Balance Sleep and Self-Care While Studying

Many college students stay up all night to catch up on school work or prepare for exams. Students often find striking a work-life balance difficult, leading to unhealthy habits and exhaustion. When finding balance, students should first consider getting a good night’s sleep.  Students with poor sleep habits often receive lower grades than those who […]

5 Great Apps to Gain Better Sleep Habits

The latest expression to be thrown around to describe a poor night’s rest is ‘junk-sleep‘. It was coined by a British organization called The Sleep Council, which describes it as sleep that is neither long enough nor of good enough quality, to restore the body and brain for the day to come. Sleep hygiene is […]

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.