Kristen Fischer worked as Senior Health Writer at WebMD before transitioning into freelance writing for the team. She covers medical reference, features, and other content spanning multiple medical conditions including depression, cancer, psoriasis, and infectious disease. Fischer enjoys covering the intersection of environmental science and public health, and loves covering breaking news.
For well over a decade, she has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies. A member of the Association of Health Care Journalists, Fischer enjoys presenting research and medical information to empower others.
In her free time, Fischer likes going to the beach, paddle sports, reading, knitting, and watching football. She is a member of Kiwanis International, a global community service organization that supports the welfare and leadership development of children. Fischer is the author of the children’s picture book, Zoo Zen: A Yoga Story for Kids. In 2000, she earned a science degree from Stockton University in New Jersey. Learn more at KristenFischer.com.