Southern California Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Medical Center

1968 was the first time the a 9-1-1 operator took a call. It still had many kinks to work out, but the idea quickly spread to communities across the country.

Morris Michtom, toy store owner and inventor of the teddy bear, spoke with Theodore Roosevelt for permission to use his nickname "Teddy" for this toy. Michtom placed two stuffed bears in the store window and labeled them "Teddy bears." The teddy bear quickly became a national childhood favorite and was being produced soon after by many other manufacturers.

U.S. speed skater Dan Jansen, was a favorite to win the gold medal in the 1988 Olympics. After the race began, Jansen took a terrible fall during the race, only hours after learning of his sister's death. Over the next few years, Dan Jansen earned the reputation as "the heartbreak kid" after many difficult and disappointing Olympic performances. Jansen was finally able to capture his gold medal the 1994 Olympics.

One of Michelangelo's most beautiful works can be found on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. This was the first day that the exhibit was open for the public.

Sometimes the anatomy of your head and neck can contribute to snoring problems. Your dentist may be able to help!

All of us at Southern California Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Medical Center wish everyone a safe and happy All Hallows Eve!

At the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, Martin Luther opens the door of the castle and nailed the 95th Thesis to the door. This document contained the 95 revolutionary opinions that would lead to the American Revolution.

Now that's a lot of sleep, and yet most Americans don't get enough sleep!

On the night of October 30, 4 miners found nuggets of gold. The birth of Helena, Montana, was born from this discovery of this gold and eventually became the capital of Montana.

Whether you wake yourself up gasping for air or someone else notices it, sleep apnea can be a dangerous condition if not treated.

John Glenn has always been known as the first American to orbit Earth, but on this day, he became the oldest man to fly in space. Glenn served as the payload specialist on STS - 95 on the space shuttle "Discovery."

CPAP machines have "auto-ramp" pressure, which allows the pressure to increase very slowly so you can adjust easily.

On the waterfront of St. Louis, the construction of the Gateway Arch was completed. This 630-foot high parabola, marked the location of the Jefferson National Expansion Museum. Completed in 1965, the Gateway Arch cost less than $15 million to build.

Has snoring affected your relationship or caused you to sleep in separate rooms? If this is the case, we have good news! There are many treatments for snoring that will allow both partners to enjoy blissful sleep once more!

Mayor George McClellan took the controls on New York City's subway inaugural run. The New York City subway became the largest American transportation system. The subway opened at 7 pm that night, and more than 100,000 people paid a nickel to take their first ride under Manhattan.

When you consult with a specialist via our sleep Telemedicine portal, rest assured that your confidentiality and medical records are completely secure and protected!