Dean designate Galea to present vision for WashU’s planned School of Public Health
WashU’s first new school in a century is set to galvanize public health research, scholarship in the St. Louis region
Brown School student uses pageants to advocate against bullying
MPH student Kaycee Krell was crowned Miss North Kansas City on Sept. 2, 2024.
Galea named editor of JAMA Health Forum
Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, dean designate of the planned School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named editor in chief of JAMA Health Forum, effective Jan. 1.
A call for equity in digital health tool design
As digital health tools grow in popularity due to rapid technological advancements and the shift toward personalized medicine, a new study highlights the critical need to focus on equity in their design.
People, Health & Place Unit expands global initiatives with new collaborations in Brazil
Health disparities in Brazil are often shaped by geography, with access to resources limited by social and racial inequalities.
Reimagining public health: a path forward
The pandemic revealed the crucial role of public health while also exposing deep political divides and systemic flaws. Still, there is optimism among public health professionals, according to new research.
Midwest Center for AIDS Research to help end regional HIV epidemic
St. Louis-based center unites scientists, public health experts, nonprofits to fight virus.
Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19
Similar to smokers, cannabis users nearly twice as likely to need hospitalization, intensive care when infected with the virus.
Effectively Communicating with Local Policymakers About Health Policy
Clear policy briefs and local data are key to communicating with policymakers, according to a recent paper co-authored by Elizabeth Dodson, research assistant professor at the Prevention Research Center (PRC) at the Brown School.
Prescription program for fruits, vegetables could help improve community’s health
Collaboration with BJC HealthCare, Schnucks supports healthy eating to combat chronic disease.