"Dr. Shives is really down to earth and easy to talk to."
-Frances H.
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Sleep Expert Events, Lectures
Dr. Lisa, The Sleep MD, is an official spokesperson SleepBetter.org and for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. She appears regularly in print, television and online as Sleep Medicine expert. She offers talks and presentations to groups.
A seasoned speaker, Dr. Shives is available for interviews, presentations and media appearances (call 1-888-SLEEP-BETTTER of 847.674.3600 for more information).
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Events
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May 9, 2014: "Getting a Better Night's Sleep as You Age"
16th Annual Aging Well Conference & Film Festival
 Are you waking up at night? Do you have difficulty falling asleep or falling back to sleep? Does your snoring wake you and others up? We spend one third of our lives asleep, so ensuring good quality sleep is vital to overall health and wellness. Come hear nationally-recognized sleep expert Dr. Lisa Shives as she discusses sleep disorders—including insomnia, sleep apnea and age-related sleep changes—and offers helpful advice for getting a better night's sleep.
Her program will be Friday, May 9, 10:45 am-11:45 am, at Three Crowns Park, 2323 McDaniel Avenue, Evanston, IL. Part of the 16th Annual Aging Well Conference & Film Festival, the program is FREE but advance registration is required. Come early for complimentary refreshments. Please RSVP to 847-864-7274 or visit www.cityofevanston.org/agingwellconference.
- February 1, 2014
Vibrant Brain Summit
Unleash the Power in Your Brain and Get Super-Charged
The Vibrant Brain Summit, with host Annemarie Tolman, is bringing together exclusive experts from all over the globe, each with proven techniques and concepts to charge your brain and improve the quality of your life. Dr. Lisa Shives will be one of Annemarie Tolman’s special guest experts for this one-time special summit. Click here to claim your FREE VIP ACCESS to the Vibrant Brain Summit.
- November 2013
Better Sleep and Daylight Savings Time
WGN Chicago Radio 720
- November 6, 2013
The Best Sleep Aids for Your ADHD Child, Free Webinar
Presented by ADDittude magazine
- September 11, 2013
Sleep Well, Age Well
Mather Place of Wilmette
Wilmette, IL
- October 20, 2011
The Link Between Obesity and Sleep
Grand Rounds Lecture
Rosalind Franklin University
- October 14, 2011
OSA, Anesthesia, and Sleep: The Common Ground
Society for Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Annual Conference
Chicago, IL
 March 22, 2011
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's
2:00 - 3:30 pm
FREE WORKSHOP, registration required (847.864.7274 or )
SASI, 1123 Emerson, #200, Evanston, IL [map]
Learn practical ways to make days - and nights - at home easier for both family caregivers and people with Alzheimer's. Sarah Van Huis, director of SASI (Services for Adults Staying in the home) home care services, and Dr. Lisa Shives of Northshore Sleep Medicine share insights to help family caregivers and people learning to live with someone with Alzheimer's. Free lot and street parking. Register by March 18th, by calling 847.864.7274 or .
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BLOG: Follow Dr. Shives on her blog to get her take on sleep and health in the news.
See the Sleep. Eat Play! blog >>
February 15, 2011
"Eat, Sleep, Repeat: Practical Advice for Managing the Essentials"
7:00 pm, FREE
New Trier High School, Northfield Campus, Cornog Auditorium, 7 Happ Road, Northfield, IL [map]
Join this evening of myth-busting, fact-checking, and free advice. Dr. Lisa Shives and noted nutritionist Carol Wagner, MA, MSc, will discuss current trends in their work with children and adolescents followed by an extended Q&A session. Sponsored by Family Awareness Network of New Trier Township (FAN).
See flyer for more information >>
- November 13, 2010
Session at 60th Annual Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium
- August 29, 2010
Art Mural Dedication Party
FREE RECEPTION, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, at Northshore Sleep Medicine, 3541 Church Street, Evanston/Skokie, IL. See invitation for details >>
- June 30, 2010
"Was Atkins Right? The Debate on Carbs and Dietary Fat," part of Women's Health Wednesdays, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL
Free but reservations are required. See flyer for more information >>
- May 11, 2010
The Parent Education Consortium of the North Shore (PEC), Family Awareness Network (FAN)
- March 9, 2010
Lecture at American Society of Safety Engineers
- March 5, 2010
Sleep Health & Safety 2010, National Sleep Foundation
- "C-Port" CPAP Support Therapy Group
Every Tuesday night starting in February 2010
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Do you have CPAP woes? Are you having trouble getting used to this? Come participate in our NEW Support Group.
This program will be run by our Chief Technician, Guilia Alexandru, RPSGT. We will also frequently have 'STAR' patients come to speak to the group about their experience wiht this medical therapy. in the near future, we hope to include the expert advice of Dr. Luda Smikun, PhD. The group will average seven to eight patients per session.
Space is limited. Please call Northshore Sleep Medicine at 847.674.3600 for the next available spot.
- December 22, 2008
"Take Steps to Improve Your Sleep Habits"
presented by Dr. Lisa Shives
North Shore Senior Center Men's Club
161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL
Women and guests are invited to attend.
- November 16, 2009
Lecture "Common Sleep Disorders in Young Adults" at YellowbricK
Lectures and Presentations
Dr. Shives frequently gives talks and presentations on emerging developments in the study of sleep medicine. She has lectured at many medical groups and community centers (see below). If you would like Dr. Shives to speak to your group, please give us a call at 847.674.3600.
- Guest Lecturer, Medical Grand Rounds, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago, Illinois
- Lincolnwood Place Retirement Center, Lincolnwood, Illinois
- Chicago Medical Society, Chicago, Illinois
- North Shore Senior Center, Northfield, Illinois
- Levy Senior Center, Evanston, Illinois
- Morton Grove Civic Center, Morton Grove, Illinois
- Rotary Club of Evanston Lighthouse, Evanston, Illinois
Media Appearances
- The Doctors
- ABC News, WLS
- WYCC, Channel 20
- Blog Talk Radio
Expos
- The National Sleep Foundation's Big Sleep Show
Read Dr. Shives advice in our News section >>
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