Teaching Public Health
Volume Two
In an era shaped by the seismic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and politically derived challenges, the second volume of “Teaching Public Health” offers a timely and essential contribution to the evolving field of public health education.
Myth vs. reality: Most Missouri Medicaid recipients already are working, WashU analysis shows
New data challenge assumptions, showing Missouri Medicaid recipients are largely employed — often in jobs without benefits, reflecting gaps in wages, coverage and rural access.
WashU poll: St. Louisans largely unaware of deadly opioids in school wastewater
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.
The future of America’s health
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.
Rural Missourians more likely to lack health insurance than urban residents
A WashU analysis highlights how geography, employment and Medicaid changes shape health insurance access across Missouri communities.
Wang named Robert C. Packman Professor
David Wang, an acclaimed microbiologist and virologist at WashU Medicine, is known for his work identifying new viruses and understanding their roles in human diseases.
Built to meet the moment
WashU scholars wrote the textbook on dissemination and implementation and have been building on that expertise ever since. Their work is needed now more than ever.
Nearly half of young adults report loneliness in eight-country study
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.
Index provides flu risk for each state
Researchers at WashU have developed vulnerability maps highlighting regions across the United States with varying levels of socioeconomic vulnerability to influenza-like illness.
Steensma installed as E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor
Public health scholar and entrepreneur Joseph T. Steensma bridges research and real-world impact, translating science into scalable solutions that address environmental and population health challenges.
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