Northwest Health Offers Seminar about Innovative Sleep Apnea Treatment

1/2/2026

For people with obstructive sleep apnea, restful sleep can feel frustratingly out of reach, particularly when standard treatments fall short. A new FDA-approved, implantable device may offer a breakthrough option for patients seeking lasting relief.

The community is invited to join Northwest Medical Group, Sleep Medicine Specialist and Pulmonologist, Marvi Bikak, M.D., for a free community seminar where she will discuss options for treating this breathing disorder, and the new device that keeps a person’s airway open while sleeping without a mask.

“About 40% of people with obstructive sleep apnea cannot tolerate CPAP therapy, but there’s a new innovative, implantable device called a hypoglossal nerve stimulator, that offers a new solution,” Dr. Bikak said.

The free seminar – “A New Sleep Apnea Treatment: Wake Up Rested Again” – will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Northwest Health – La Porte, Pine Lake Conference Room (first floor), 1331 State St., La Porte. The event will also cover:

• What causes obstructive sleep apnea
• Proven treatments
• Why some patients struggle with CPAP
• Who may benefit from the new implant
• What to expect from evaluation to recovery

Dr. Bikak will allow ample time for questions.

The event is part of the Northwest Health HealthyU series, a community program that provides free seminars on health and wellness topics.

Registration is encouraged. To register, visit NWHinfo.com/goodsleep. For more information, call 219-262-6446.

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