Good Samaritan Now Offering Pediatric Sleep Studies and EEGs for Children Age 6 and Older

Good Samaritan is expanding its sleep and neurological diagnostic services to include pediatric sleep studies and pediatric electroencephalograms (EEGs) for children ages 6 and older. These new services allow families in the region to access advanced testing right here in their community, eliminating the need to travel long distances for specialized care.

Conducted through the Good Samaritan Sleep Disorders Center, pediatric sleep studies are designed to identify conditions such as sleep apnea, snoring, frequent awakenings, night terrors, and other sleep disturbances that affect a child’s rest, behavior, and daytime functioning.

“Sleep plays a crucial role in a child’s growth, learning, and emotional well-being,” said Dr. Siddharth Jani, Medical Director of the Good Samaritan Sleep Disorders Center. “By expanding our services to include pediatric sleep studies, we can better diagnose and treat sleep disorders early while leading to healthier outcomes for children and peace of mind for their families.”

Before scheduling an in-lab pediatric sleep study, children will complete a consultation with Dr. Jani, board-certified sleep medicine physician. A referral from the child’s primary care provider is required to schedule this consultation. Referrals are commonly made by pediatricians, family physicians, or ENT specialists.

In addition to sleep studies, Good Samaritan now offers pediatric EEGs, which measure the brain’s electrical activity to help diagnose and monitor neurological conditions. EEGs are often recommended for children who experience seizures, unexplained fainting spells, developmental delays, or unusual sleep behaviors. These tests provide valuable information to help providers determine the cause of symptoms and guide appropriate treatment.

Both pediatric sleep studies and EEGs are performed in a comfortable, child-friendly environment designed to help young patients feel safe and at ease. To ensure comfort and reassurance, a parent or guardian is allowed to stay with the child during testing.

For more information about pediatric sleep studies or EEGs please discuss with your child’s primary care provider and request a referral to Good Samaritan.