Our periodic, semi-structured "coffee hours" are opportunities to come together with other regional members and learn about issues relevant to college health.

May Coffee Hour:

Optimizing Student Health Through a Better Understanding of Sleep

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

Description: Kerra Meyers, FPA-APN, Nurse Practitioner at the University of Illinois McKinley Health Center, will provide an overview of sleep health with a focus on practical application in clinical and community settings. Participants will explore the physiological stages of normal sleep to build a foundational understanding of how sleep functions in the body. The session will then highlight common sleep disorders in adults, along with key signs and symptoms to support early recognition. Attendees will learn how to apply evidence-based strategies to improve sleep health, utilize appropriate screening tools, and determine when referral to sleep medicine specialists is warranted.