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The Lauren and Lee Fixel Distinguished Professor of Public Health talks hunger, nutrition and the promise she sees in the new School of Public Health

WashU Public Health is rapidly expanding with new people, spaces and initiatives. In August, faculty and staff gathered to begin shaping the school’s strategic plan.

From the associate dean for education FERPA training The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects student educational records. Faculty and staff who utilize […]

WashU Public Health assistant professor works to identify and address barriers that prevent individuals from accessing consistent, effective care.

From the communications director All news that’s fit to email August 31 marked the introduction of the School of Public Health’s external weekly newsletter, The WashU Public Health Moment; if you […]

WashU Medicine’s Patricia Cavazos-Rehg, an SPH secondary faculty member, says that although some studies showed benefits of cannabis for anxiety and depression, many studies also found risks.

WashU Public Health’s Tim McBride explains how rising hospital costs and shrinking federal health-care funding are fueling disputes between hospitals and insurers. As negotiations stall, access to care and coverage hangs in the balance.

WashU Medicine’s Mark Manary, a global expert on childhood malnutrition and a secondary faculty member at SPH, emphasizes that recovery is possible — but only if food aid is urgently delivered and sustained over the coming months.

A note from the dean As we look ahead to the 2025-26 academic year, all School of Public Health (SPH) meeting dates can be found here. We do not have rooms […]

A note of gratitude Thank you to all who attended the inaugural faculty and staff retreat last week. We had an excellent day generating ideas that will serve as catalysts […]