California recognizes March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:59 AM CDT, Tue March 17, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California State Assembly has voted to recognize March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month, formally acknowledging obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a serious and underdiagnosed public health issue with consequences for individual health, workforce safety and public safety. “Sleep apnea is a silent but widespread condition that affects health and safety across our state, especially in underserved communities,” said Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon, who introduced the resolution on the floor. “History shows that dedicated health awareness months consistently lead more people to recognize symptoms and seek diagnosis, and by recognizing Sleep Apnea Awareness Month, California is taking an important step toward early detection and more equitable access to care.” The resolution was adopted with 61 coauthors and zero objections. Daybreak, which offers a non-CPAP treatment for OSA, partnered with Calderon, alongside community health partner Clinica Monsenor Oscar A. Romera and SALEF, on the resolution. It says resolutions will follow in Massachusetts and Arizona. “We’re going to march across the country in every state and create awareness in a way that has never happened,” said Wesley Lones, founder of Daybreak. “What we’re doing is so much more than helping people sleep better. We’re giving people their life back.”
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