Teens, sleep, and depression: The Link Parents Should Know

Constant moodiness, sleeping in late, copping an attitude, and even being depressed are all seen as typical teenage behavior. But what if your teen just being a teen is really your teen reacting to the effects of sleep deprivation. Teens who are struggling with sadness or even depression may in fact be struggling to clock […]

Sweet Dreams: How Sugar Impacts Your Child’s Sleep

Trying to cut out sugar? Getting a good night’s sleep could be your answer.Wait! Can cutting your sugary cravings be as simple as getting a good night’s sleep? A study out of the UK shows sleep is the best trick for accomplishing your goal. Think about how you fell after a night of tossing and […]

Sleep Disorders:Causes of Bed-Wetting

If you are concerned about your child’s bed-wetting, or if other symptoms accompany the problem, inform your child’s pediatrician. He or she will ask about your child’s symptoms and about other factors that may contribute to bed-wetting. Bed–wetting can be caused by sleep apnea. Since breathing during sleep can be difficult for those with sleep apnea, the brain works harder […]

Need Better Sleep?  Think Positive.

 Is positivity one of your New Year’s resolution? You might want to pay attention to the newest research which found people who get low quantity and poor quality sleep, tend to be negative people.   Think about it; you are usually at your crankiest when you have had inadequate or low quality sleep. The reason being: […]

The Ultimate Bedtime Routine for a Healthy Life

Most of us have a routine we follow.  We get up at the same time, go through the same steps to get ready for the day, and even have the same thing for breakfast.  There are many reasons we follow routines.  We may do it out of habit, or do it because it’s comfortable, or […]

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.