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Waco Sleep Clinics Expand Local Access to Sleep Study Information

Facilities along Austin Avenue and near the Brazos River now offer residents direct pathways to overnight evaluations and follow-up care.

By Waco Wellness Desk · Published July 8, 2026

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Waco residents can schedule sleep studies at two established clinics without traveling outside McLennan County. The Central Texas Sleep Institute on Austin Avenue began accepting new patients for in-lab polysomnography on June 15, while the Baylor Scott & White Sleep Center at 100 Hillcrest Medical Boulevard added evening slots for home-based testing kits this month.

Summer temperatures in Waco push many people to adjust bedtime routines, and local wellness programs have noted increased interest in sleep tracking. City data from the McLennan County Health District shows that 31 percent of adults reported sleeping fewer than six hours on average in 2025, a figure that has prompted employers along Franklin Avenue to add wellness seminars on rest.

Clinic Locations and Services

The Central Texas Sleep Institute sits two blocks south of the Waco Convention Center and runs studies seven nights a week. Patients arrive by 8 p.m. and leave by 6 a.m. after technicians record breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and movement. The Baylor Scott & White location near Interstate 35 provides both lab rooms and portable monitors that participants pick up at the front desk on Lake Shore Drive. Both sites forward results to primary-care doctors within ten business days.

Walk-in consultations cost $85 at either clinic, while a full overnight study runs $1,150 without insurance. The Heart of Texas Regional Council lists these prices on its public wellness portal updated last quarter.

Next Steps for Residents

Anyone interested can call the Central Texas Sleep Institute at 254-752-4400 or visit the Baylor Scott & White scheduling desk on weekdays before 4 p.m. Local doctors recommend starting with a two-week sleep diary that tracks caffeine intake and screen time before requesting a study. The McLennan County Health District will host a free information session on July 22 at the Waco Public Library branch on Austin Avenue for those who want more details on what the tests measure.

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