Risa Kerslake is a registered nurse from the Midwest and has been a freelance writer for over a decade. Her years as a nurse have honed her skills in communicating complex medical information in a way that’s accessible to a wide range of audiences.She specializes in health and wellness topics like women’s health, breast cancer, fertility, sleep, medications, and technology in healthcare. Her work has appeared in publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Healthline, the National Council on Aging, Discover, Next Avenue, Sleep Foundation, City of Hope and Healthy Women.Risa spent six years as a nurse working in hospitals, primary care clinics, home care and case management before turning to freelance writing full-time. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a public health nursing certification. Risa is a professional member of both the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the Association of Health Care Journalists. She also volunteers on the content team at a local animal rescue writing pet and volunteer profiles.You can find more of her work on her website at risakerslake.com. You can also follow her on X at @risakerslake.