Lisa Fields is a freelance content writer with a magazine journalism background who specializes in creating health content that engages clients’ audiences and builds trust in brands and institutions.
She writes B2B and B2C content for hospitals, health systems, medical schools, nursing schools and other clients, including Cedars-Sinai, GE HealthCare, Hackensack Meridian Health, Nationwide Children’s and Yale Medicine.
Lisa approaches her work with a journalist’s eye, focusing on narrative stories and unexpected details whenever possible, to pull readers in. She’s interviewed thousands of researchers and medical professionals during her career. Her knack for making interview subjects feel comfortable when they speak about their work often prompts them to make compelling comments that elevate Lisa’s content.
Most of the deliverables that she creates are blog articles, thought leadership pieces, white papers, case studies, ghostwritten content and email content.
Lisa covers a variety of health topics, ranging from the common cold to rare forms of cancer. She also writes extensively about depression, anxiety and sleep problems. The elder-care content that she writes focuses on dementia, independent versus assisted-living options, hospice care and end-of-life concerns, aimed at family caregivers and older adults.
Lisa is detail-oriented, has a strong work ethic and never misses a deadline. She’ll bring enthusiasm and experience to your project. Find out how Lisa can help you create content that elevates your brand.
Subjectschronic diseases, cancer, heart disease, sleep problems, insomnia, sleep apnea, behavioral health, depression, anxiety, psychology, happiness, forgiveness, gratitude, relationships, COVID-19, vaccines, pandemic-related mental health issues, parenting, children’s health, pregnancy, breastfeeding, elder care, family caregivers, dementia, hospice, end-of-life issues
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Writing CreditsAARP, ADHD Online, American Heart Association, Cedars-Sinai, ChristianaCare, Fitbit, Equinox, GE Healthcare, Hackensack Meridian Health, McKesson, MyFitnessPal, National Bleeding Disorders Foundation, Nationwide Children’s, New York Times, Next Avenue, Northwell Health, Reader’s Digest, Sleep Foundation, Vizient, WebMD, Yale Medicine, Zocdoc
Awards, Honors, AppointmentsDigital Health Awards winner – Spring 2021 & Fall 2021
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When Jacki Pennington of Brookfield, Wisconsin, felt an abnormal warming sensation in her right breast in 2015, she was certain that it would turn out to be breast cancer. She couldn’t feel a lump, but two of her sisters had died of breast cancer decades earlier, in their 40s. Pennington had always suspected a genetic link and assumed that she was next.
A few days later she went for a mammogram. The exam found a small lump that was too small to detect by touch. An ultrasound and biopsy confirmed her suspicions: At age 61, Pennington was diagnosed with stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer.
Her daughter Carrie also knew about their family’s history and had been bracing for a breast cancer diagnosis since adolescence.
ReadRound and flat, button batteries are silvery and coinlike. They can be particularly fascinating to preschoolers, who may be tempted to pop them in their mouths. This action may result in severe injury or death. This catastrophic scenario is a growing concern in many countries, due to the increasing presence of button batteries.
A growing body of research shows that young people are more likely to feel lonely than older adults. A 25-year-old who laughs with colleagues, meets friends for drinks and sees family for dinner every Sunday may seem to have a rich network of interpersonal connections. In reality, they may feel lonelier than their widowed grandmother who only sees people when relatives visit on Sundays. A number of factors may be at play.
Nearly 100,000 Americans died of drug overdose in 2020, the most current year for which statistics are available. Three out of four of those deaths were linked to opioids. What’s more, more than eight times as many people died of opioid overdose in 2020 than 1999, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One significant reason for the increase is that an illegal, nonregulated form of the synthetic opioid fentanyl has become widely available.
Opioids can be highly addictive, which people may not expect from prescription medication. Those who are prone to opioid use disorder (OUD) may purchase opioids in the community after their prescription runs out. OUD is a disease that can affect anyone, regardless of age, education level, or socioeconomic status. It can be treated with medication and counseling.
In June 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) revised its long-standing Safe Sleep recommendations with a specific goal: address inequities to reduce sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) among Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native babies.
Building off the academy’s call earlier in 2022 for removing race-based medicine, these revisions outline differences that may exist because of structural racism, poverty, cultural norms, and other factors. The recommendations, updated for the first time since 2016, are designed to help pediatricians discuss sleep safety with all parents and caregivers.
SIDS deaths have declined more than 60% since the academy’s Safe to Sleep campaign began in 1994. But SIDS remains a leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year old. More than twice as many of these SIDS deaths occur among non-Hispanic Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native babies than non-Hispanic white babies.
Baby formula is recommended for moms living with HIV in the U.S. because of a slim chance that babies may contract HIV through breast milk.
Women living with HIV who take antiretroviral therapy and have undetectable viral loads may give birth to HIV-free babies. They may see “breast is best” posters in their doctors’ offices and wish to breastfeed their babies. But they may not think that it’s an option for them.
An NIH-funded study conducted in six African nations and India tracked the risk of a baby getting HIV from breastfeeding. Women with HIV took antiretroviral therapy while breastfeeding, it nearly eliminated the risk of HIV transmission. Less than 1% of babies who were breastfed for a year contracted HIV through breast milk.
But the transmission rate isn’t zero. so breastfeeding isn’t recommended in the U.S for women with HIV. But doctors may work with patients who are interested.
Many teens and young adults rely on social media to connect with others, confirm their beliefs, and learn about everything from hairstyles to health conditions. But much of what people share on social media isn’t necessarily factual.
Recent research shows a rise in misinformation about ADHD and mental health conditions on social media, and that concerns many health professionals. Videos about ADHD and mental health conditions that are posted to TikTok are among the worst offenders.
Bridget Edwards was diagnosed with a rare bleeding disorder as a newborn, after a routine heel stick wouldn’t stop bleeding. Doctors found that she had afibrinogenemia, a lack of fibrinogen (factor I). This autosomal recessive inherited disorder is so rare, it affects just 1 in 1 million people. Her first hematologist hadn’t treated afibrinogenemia before, so he wasn’t sure what to recommend to Edwards’ parents.
Freckles and moles are part of the job for dermatologists. Their ability to remember, from one visit to the next, whether the spots on a patient’s back have stayed the same might seem like a mystery. It turns out they don’t have to remember — that’s what dermatological photography, also known as total-body photography, is for.
Total-body photography documents all the moles on your skin to help doctors keep track of changes. It’s useful, and sometimes critical, but it’s also not something that everyone needs.
Whether or not you should have total-body photography depends on several factors, including your risk level for melanoma and your dermatologist’s opinion.
Decades ago, superstitious people whispered the word “cancer” because a diagnosis was often deemed a death sentence. Fortunately, the medical community has made great progress toward improving prognosis.
Advancements in research, early detection and treatment have turned many once difficult-to-treat types of cancer into increasingly manageable – and often curable – conditions. Breakthroughs in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, gene therapy and other treatments have vastly improved outcomes for a record number of patients.
