Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her)

Freelance writer covering women's health, health tech, parenting • sleep • Bylines: Giddy, Healthgrades, Vice, Parents, US News, Discover #Binders

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

@derekflanz Hi Derek, I can't DM you. I'm an RN and have been a health freelance writer for 10 years. I've appeared in Discover, Healthline, Parents, Medscape, and Verywell. I've also worked with healthcare systems, clinics, and health insurance companies. [email protected] Thanks!

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

Hi Rachael, I can't comment or DM, but I'm interested in learning more about this opportunity. I'm an RN and have been a health writer for the last 10 years. I've been published in Parents, What to Expect, Kidspot, Romper, Healthline, and more. https://t.co/A9AISst5CC

[Rachael Kimi Martin @RachaelKMartin]

I'm looking to commission published writers with experience writing about health for a popular parenting website. Not looking for specific pitches on this occasion, but if you're interested, drop me a DM with links to your portfolio. Thanks! #freelancers #journojobs

[Rachael Kimi Martin @RachaelKMartin]

I'm looking to commission published writers with experience writing about health for a popular parenting website. Not looking for specific pitches on this occasion, but if you're interested, drop me a DM with links to your portfolio. Thanks! #freelancers #journojobs

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

@RachaelKMartin @womanandhome Hey Rachael! Trying to get in touch with you about the health writer opportunity with the parenting site. It appears I'm unable to DM you or reply to your post on the opportunity above. I'm an RN and health writer and love to connect. [email protected]

[Noah Michelson @noahmichelson]

I just read a new study that said processed foods — everything from potato chips to jerky to store-bought bread — cause cancer

1) no shit
2) it’s literally impossible for 98% of people to cut out processed food
3) remind me not to read this stuff — nothing good comes from it

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

This one was interesting to research, being that I've had preeclampsia with both of my pregnancies and struggled with my blood pressure. But even more than that I struggled with the guilt that I wasn't doing everything I could to prevent it. Turns out...

[Giddy @GetMeGiddy]

New #research indicates that #tracking readings at home doesn't prevent preeclampsia. ​​@risakerslake investigates this issue.
https://t.co/M1RjLDFaGH

[Ray [REDACTED] @RayRedacted]

If you are a student reading this thread, Stephen King has some advice:

[Paula Klammer @PaulieKlammer]

In Spanish we don’t usually say we *are* afraid, we say we *have* fear (tengo miedo) or we are *with* fear (estoy con miedo). The beauty of this is that fear doesn’t become you. It’s something you can let go of. And I love how encouraging that is. #language

[Sleep Review @SleepReview]

Experts share tips on how to provide comprehensive #narcolepsy treatment for #pediatric populations using an interdisciplinary care approach. Contributed by health writer Risa Kerslake @risakerslake.
https://t.co/DPlTUJaXZG

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

@wakenarcolepsy @SleepReview @wakenarcolepsy Love the advocacy you're doing!

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

#journorequest Looking for a #sleepexpert (MD preferred) or #sleeppsychologist who can speak to psychosocial aspects of pediatric narcolepsy for a well-known trade magazine. Please DM if you are or know someone! Deadline is ideally Thursday. Thank you!

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

Hormone therapy is so interesting to write about. One of the things I discussed with a source that didn't make it into the article: If men come to their provider with complaints of low T, they're treated. Women, there's hesitancy. Why is this?
#freelancewriter

[Giddy @GetMeGiddy]

There's no one-size-fits-all #treatment, but many women decide to take some sort of hormone #therapy to #help ease these symptoms. ​​@risakerslake finds out the cons of MHT
https://t.co/HH9Vy6K5VN

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

I spoke with Dr. Kimberly Center at @pfizer about her work on the RSV vaccine for Giddy and what this means for the most at-risk babies and Dr. Federico Laham on what doctors think about a potential vaccine for pregnant people.
https://t.co/jXLM6BnM1l

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

What Is Cervicalgia? Turns out...it's neck pain. Which I have. Which was a bit interesting to research. #healthjournalism #healthwriter https://t.co/ctcKQ2cd7N

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

@LissetteA Sounds like you have a lot of interest! I'm a registered nurse and health writer. I specialize in women's health, fertility, mental health, cancer, and chronic conditions. Would love to be considered. My portfolio is: https://t.co/KG4pXN0qrk

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

I spoke to several fascinating experts about how the pandemic has spurred innovations in healthcare technology. #healthwriter #HealthTech https://t.co/MjC0ZqbsFt

[UVM Professional & Continuing Education @uvmPACE]

Thanks, @risakerslake for speaking with @jan_carney about ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic response led to innovations in healthcare. Read more below about those changes: #ThisIsPublicHealth #PublicHealthNews #Healthcare #ReadMore
https://t.co/QXhUlBccdJ

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

@mandyoaklander @TIME Hi Mandy, I'm an RN and an experienced professional health content writer. I specialize in women's health, fertility, cancer, children's health, and mental health topics. I'd love to work with you. [email protected]. My portfolio is: https://t.co/KG4pXN0qrk

[Keeks 🦋 @DietCoke_Esq]

I asked what the WORST thing that could happen if we canceled student loans and all I got was a bunch of people that would essentially “feel upset” because they paid theirs

[Risa Kerslake, RN, BSN (she/her) @risakerslake]

Not only did I get to write about abdominal migraines, those mysterious episodes my daughter had that drove me into a pit of anxiety, but I got to write about them for @DiscoverMag.
https://t.co/NJv2tbUhN1