Risa Kerslake, R.N.
Risa Kerslake is a registered nurse and freelance writer who lives in the Midwest, specializing in health, parenting and education topics. Her work has appeared in Women's World, Healthline, Parents, Discover, Sleep Foundation and Giddy, among others.
She's a professional member of both the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the Association of Health Care Journalists. In addition to writing and helping people advocate for their own health, she's enthusiastic about crocheting and reading under the covers. You can find her at risakerslake.com.
Glaucoma 101
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Hypoparathyroidism 101
Learn the basic facts about hypoparathyroidism — an endocrine condition that affects mostly women
The Phases of Thyroid Eye Disease
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