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. […]

Pick A Mattress To Ensure A Deep Sleep Every Night

Choosing the right mattress can be a true lifesaver when it comes to getting a restful and deep night’s sleep. The problem is that with so many different options available, it can make you feel like you are going crazy! Luckily, we are going to cover the pros and cons of each of the different […]

Sleep and Weight

It’s amazing how sleep can affect our weight. There are whole books written on the subject. A very useful, informative one is Sleep Away the Pounds by Cherie Calbom with John Calbom. A lot of the information in this lesson comes from their book. Our Sleep Affects the Hormones This is where the whole hormone scene comes […]

Can Sleep Lead to Wightloss?

According to a new study, sleeping more may aid in weight loss.  Scientists have recently investigated the potential role of sleep education in weight loss programs. Their results, which appear in the journal JAMA Network, lay the groundwork for further research to see if the findings are generalizable and hold true over longer periods. Obesity According […]

The Important Link Between Sleep Quality and Weight Fluctuations

Sleep is incredibly important for nearly every aspect of your health, and your weight is no exception. Research suggests that when you are sleep-deprived, you’re a lot more likely to pack on extra pounds. Your body needs sleep in order to maintain optimal cellular function, support sustained energy levels throughout the day and maintain a positive […]

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.