Unseen devastation of the St. Louis tornado: mental health. ‘I will never be the same.’
The people most susceptible to mental health problems after disasters are those already struggling, said Salma Abdalla.
Black St. Louis tornado victims likely to face disproportionate mental health impacts
Salma Abdalla talks about the importance of social connections and self-compassion in recovery from traumatic events.
Amid turbulence, the NIH’s Jay Bhattacharya era begins
Dean Sandro Galea’s 2023 book, “Within Reason: A Liberal Public Health for an Illiberal Time” was cited in a discussion of how the public health establishment handled — and mishandled — criticism of COVID-era policies.
Hawley stakes ground as chief GOP defender of Medicaid
Tim McBride comments on the importance of Medicaid to rural Missouri voters.
Public health and private equity: What the Walgreens buyout could mean for the future of pharmacy care
WashU Olin Business’ Patrick Aguilar argues that how pharmacies are owned and managed is as much a public health issue as it is a financial one.
To address the pharmacy crisis, doctors should dispense some drugs
As pharmacies across the United States close, primary care offices should reevaluate their methods of distributing medicine to patients, writes WashU Olin Business’ Patrick Aguilar.
Trump and GOP’s tax bill would force cuts to Medicare, CBO says
Medicare cuts could mean that “these rural hospitals won’t survive,” says Timothy McBride.
As Republicans Eye Sweeping Medicaid Cuts, Missouri Offers a Preview
Timothy McBride comments on how the proposed federal cuts to Medicaid could affect Missouri.
Trump’s Budget Cuts Funding for Chronic Disease Prevention
Ross Brownson comments on efforts to improve rural health by building walking trails to promote physical activity.
A New Study Raises Alarms About Plastics and Heart Disease. Here’s What to Know
WashU Medicine’s Mark Huffman comments on paper linked phthalates