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Why This Childhood Sleep Problem Could Lead to More Than Missed ZZZs

UCSF Benioff Oakland’s pediatric Sleep Lab has seen a rise in sleep apnea cases in children, emphasizing the need for diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in kids to prevent long-term health complications. The clinic offers state-of-the-art technology for observing and treating sleep disorders, benefiting both children and their parents by improving overall health and well-being.

A pair of gloved hands place a nasal air sensor strip on the upper lip of a young boy.

How School Health Clinics Help Students and Families Access Care

School-based clinics in Oakland provide comprehensive primary and mental health care to underserved students. Staffed by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, these clinics offer services from medical checkups to therapy, benefiting students' overall well-being and academic success.

A female Hispanic teenager sits on an examination table as she speaks with a female doctor. Her younger sister sits in the background.