Summary: The American Sleep Apnea Association has rebranded as the Wellness, Sleep & Circadian Network (WSCN) to expand its mission beyond sleep apnea, aiming to improve 24-hour health through circadian science, wellness tools, and global community engagement.
Key takeaways:
- The rebranding from ASAA to WSCN reflects an expanded focus on full-day wellness, circadian health, and integrated care.
- WSCN stands for “Wellness, Sleep & Circadian Network” and is pronounced “WISSEN,” meaning “knowledge.”
- Legacy ASAA programs like AWAKE, CPAP Assistance, and Patient Leadership in Research will continue under the new brand.
- The organization aims to position circadian science as a foundational element of health, bridging night and day health strategies.
The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) has rebranded as the Wellness, Sleep & Circadian Network (WSCN), signifying the impacts on all 24 hours and offering practical, science-based tools that improve sleep, circadian health, and overall well-being.
WSCN, pronounced “WISSEN” (meaning “knowledge”), builds upon the American Sleep Apnea Association’s 35-year legacy of advocacy, education, research, and support for people with sleep apnea. It is now expanding its reach to address the growing global demand for guidance around whole-day health. The organization is redefining what it means to live well and make every moment count, acknowledging that life happens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
“When we were building out our new direction, the concern was that no one knows what circadian means. My response? Exactly. That’s our purpose. Share the words to what we experience across all 24 hours,” says Anne Marie Morse, DO, FAASM, chair of the board of directors for WSCN, in a release.
“Our name says it all. The Wellness, Sleep & Circadian Network reflects our vision to be a global masterclock, harmonizing health across all hours of the day and night.”
What’s Changing and What’s Staying the Same
As WSCN, the organization’s scope is expanding, but its foundation remains rooted in the trust and services built under the ASAA name. Existing programs like the AWAKE Peer Mentor Program, CPAP Assistance Program, and Patient Leadership in Research will remain pillars of support. These are now complemented by:
- Expanded resources on circadian health, helping individuals better understand their internal body clocks;
- A more integrated approach to health and wellness, connecting sleep with mental, emotional, and physical performance; and
- A global community movement, uniting patients, researchers, clinicians, and advocates around the power of 24-hour health.
“We’re not abandoning the sleep apnea community. We’re evolving with them,” says WSCN chief transformation officer, Gilles Frydman, in a release. “Sleep apnea doesn’t exist in isolation, and neither should our solutions. WSCN builds on ASAA’s legacy and brings the full 24-hour biology into focus, bridging the gap between day and night.”
‘It’s a Global Movement’
With a name inspired by both knowledge (wissen) and the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)—the brain’s biological timekeeper—WSCN is setting out to be the trusted knowledge hub for all aspects of health and wellness and how they intersect with sleep and circadian science.
WSCN will continue investing in education, partnerships, and research that prioritize lived experience. It will also advocate for sleep and circadian science to be recognized as core pillars of healthcare systems, wellness strategies, and daily life.
This rebrand is more than a facelift. It is a call to action.
“This isn’t just a rebrand,” Morse adds. “It’s a global movement. A bigger, bolder commitment to every person who wants to reclaim their health, one day and night at a time.”
WSCN invites everyone—from longtime supporters to those who want to use the power of sleep and circadian health—to become part of its growing global community.
- Visit www.sleephealth.org;
- Explore educational resources;
- Join community events and advocacy initiatives; and
- Support programs through donations or sponsorship.
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