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\ud83c\udf19 Helping Older Adults Sleep Better: SHUTi OASIS Gains National Attention! \ud83c\udf19
\nWe are thrilled to highlight the work of Dr. Lee Ritterband and the SHUTi OASIS team, whose innovative online insomnia treatment is helping adults 55+ improve their sleep. The results from their recent clinical trial show that this self-guided platform can make a real difference in the lives of older adults struggling with insomnia.
\nThe impact of this work is reaching audiences nationwide:
\nUVA Health Newsroom: https:\/\/lnkd.in\/e_h-6Xzn<\/a>
\nWRIC ABC 8News Richmond: https:\/\/lnkd.in\/eHQmNBpU<\/a>
\nWTOP News: Study: https:\/\/lnkd.in\/eAy8A7iz<\/a>
\nNBC29: https:\/\/lnkd.in\/e8_t9MPV<\/a>
\nThis recognition underscores the power of combining technology and evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes. Congratulations to Dr. Ritterband and the SHUTi team for this remarkable achievement!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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