The Connection Between Sleep and Depression

There are many signs of depression, and different patterns in sleep can be one of them. However, analyzing sleep patterns as a sign of depression can be a bit confusing since symptoms are different from case to case. Still, most people who experience depression also have problems with sleep. Here’s what to know about the […]

10 Reasons Sleep Improves Brain Power

All animals need sleep. Humans have to get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every night to properly function. However, about 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. When you do not get enough sleep, your brain stops functioning properly and eventually will stop working. After 3 or 4 nights of missed sleep, you […]

Waking Up Sore? Here Are 4 Possible Reasons Why

In a perfect world, you’d wake up each morning feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day ahead. However, the world isn’t perfect and waking up feeling amazing doesn’t always happen. How often have you experienced mornings where your body doesn’t feel right, or where you’ve noticed new-to-you aches and pains?  While having mornings like […]

What Happens When You Get Too Little Sleep

If you’ve ever spent a restless night flipping around in bed, you already know how weary, grumpy, and out of sorts you’ll feel the next day. However, not getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night does more than make you sluggish and irritable. Sleep deprivation has long-term consequences. It depletes your […]

How Does Modafinil Work To Regulate Sleep?

A person who keeps dozing off in the day reaches for modafinil for the same reason a person who can’t sleep at night goes for sleeping pills. Given that it does its job of keeping you wide awake and improving cognitive function well, it’s no surprise some consider it as a ‘nootropic’ or smart drug—one […]

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.