Shelly Fisher

Nov 6, 2024 | hemob.org | Shelly Fisher |Donna Kim |Jennifer DeGlopper

By Shelly Fisher and Donna Kim“Have you ever heard of hemophilia?” Those were the words that forever changed Theresa Mitchell’s life as a young mother. Holding her toddler, whose swollen arm and large knot on the head revealed a bruising issue far beyond ordinary childhood falls, she demanded answers. It took weeks of uncertainty and dismissive comments—like attributing bruises to being a redhead—before a pediatric doctor suspected hemophilia and suggested further testing.

Mar 20, 2024 | hemob.org | Shelly Fisher |Renae Baker

That prince is Prince Alexei of the House of Romanov. Christian’s love of history, art and geometry, underpinned by his firsthand knowledge and experience with the needs and discomforts hemophilia imposes on the body, wove together to create this artistic, dramatic playground of apparel. To view it and read the accompanying history behind Harris’s inspiration, go to christianlharris.com/godsavetheprince.

Dec 5, 2023 | dogoday.com | Shelly Fisher

November was “Adopt a Senior Dog Month”. I wish senior dogs could speak to us and tell us the lessons they have seen, as their experiences would be the best to hear!Historically, dogs are so observant, the amount of knowledge they take in on a daily is something that I feel should be researched.

Nov 7, 2023 | dogoday.com | Shelly Fisher

Having a ruff day? As canines, especially therapy dogs, become more included into the hospital settings, and as we learn more about this special animal’s unique qualities I would like to highlight some key factors. As we include therapy dogs in our interactions, it is our responsibility that each interaction is mutually beneficial, when therapy dogs have interactions, we want them to enjoy it as well, not merely tolerate. Well, how do we do this?