Author: Deb Parker

WashU researchers find adults struggling with their mental health face more unmet needs and less trust in health systems.

At WashU Public Health, researchers highlight how outbreaks strain households and systems, revealing hidden risks for women and girls that data often fails to capture.

Isabella Welborn, a master’s student in public health at WashU, has won a Cancer Epidemiology Education in Special Populations fellowship from the City University of New York School of Medicine.

At WashU, Sri Gopalsamy Ramaswamy combines public health and business to examine why care falls short — and how to design solutions that reach patients.

The Arts & Sciences-based program meets rising demand, combining rigorous interdisciplinary study with hands-on community experience, preparing students to tackle complex health challenges across fields.

New data challenge assumptions, showing Missouri Medicaid recipients are largely employed — often in jobs without benefits, reflecting gaps in wages, coverage and rural access.

Nearly 70% of Missouri schools tested showed traces of potent synthetic opioids, as a new iHeard poll finds most St. Louis residents are unaware of the threat.

Shrinking public health funding, workforce shortages and misinformation are straining systems. A WashU forum explores how leaders can safeguard preparedness and sustain population health systems.

A WashU analysis highlights how geography, employment and Medicaid changes shape health insurance access across Missouri communities.

A multinational survey led by WashU public health researchers reveals strong links between social isolation and depression and anxiety, underscoring growing global mental health concerns.