Massachusetts adopts resolution to raise awareness of sleep apnea
By HME News Staff
Updated 11:14 AM CDT, Thu March 26, 2026
BOSTON – The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a resolution, introduced by State Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, recognizing March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month. Gov. Maura Healey also recently issued an official proclamation further acknowledging the holiday, supporting a larger Sleep Apnea Awareness Initiative. Together, these actions make Massachusetts the third state to join Daybreak's growing national movement to bring awareness to the 83.7 million Americans affected by one of the country’s most underdiagnosed health crises. “The Massachusetts House of Representatives’ recognition of Sleep Apnea Awareness Month helps shine a critical light on the importance of understanding, diagnosing, and treating sleep apnea,” said Gonzalez. California and Arizona also recently adopted resolutions. Daybreak, a provider of a non-CPAP treatment for OSA, is partnering with states, alongside community health partners Clínica Monseñor Oscar A. Romero and SALEF. “Sleep apnea is one of the most serious undiagnosed health crises in America and today, Massachusetts acknowledged what millions of families experience daily,” said Wesley Lones, founder of Daybreak. “Our mission is clear: increase awareness, expand access to diagnosis and treatment, and ensure everyone affected gets the care they deserve. This resolution is another step forward, but there is still much more work to do.”
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