Communications

Residents who distrust government information more likely to experience symptoms

Working in partnership with communities, WashU School of Public Health launches a new initiative to improve nutrition and health locally, nationally and globally.

211 Counts’ real-time data on Americans’ calls for help could provide early warning of emerging problems

PhD student studies how urban design can improve public health

HIV expert aims to publish research that balances conceptual innovation with real world impact

Stigma regarding children with cancer and their families can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment dropout, worsening outcomes. But before the problem of stigma can be addressed, researchers need to understand it better.

WashU’s Morgan Shields, an expert in psychiatric care quality, says that people who have bad experiences with inpatient psychiatric care can lose trust in the mental health system.

Health economist Tim McBride says that fewer insured patients leads to higher uncompensated care costs and more economic stress for small hospitals.

Matthew Kreuter, who leads the team that conducted the survey, says the shift reflects growing awareness of trauma, grief and stress in the community — and the urgent need to address it.