News

June 20, 2026

A conversation with population health scientist Mohammed Abba-Aji

Abba-Aji’s journey from the military to public health research has shaped a career focused on improving mental health and building healthier systems for populations.

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June 19, 2026

Bridging sustainability and public health

Academic sustainability leaders meet at WashU to explore how universities can help connect environmental action and public health

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Dr. Tom Frieden Conversations

June 19, 2026

Public health progress and pragmatism

Dean Sandro Galea sat down with Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to discuss the forces shaping public health in a turbulent moment.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

June 19, 2026

A Swansea woman's health insurance saga: Breast cancer leads to bankruptcy

Between the loss of federal subsidies and a sicker, smaller pool of insured people, health insurance premiums have been rising dramatically, said the Bursky School's Tim McBride, an expert in healthcare policy and economics.

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Engineering Momentum

June 19, 2026

Engineering public health

The greatest and most transformational public health moments in our history were really engineering successes, said Matthew Kreuter, the Kahn Family Professor at Bursky Public Health. Faculty at WashU's McKelvey Engineering, including members of the Bursky School’s secondary faculty, continue the tradition of advancing public health through engineering with innovative research programs.

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WashU Magazine

June 19, 2026

A new generation of public health students

At WashU, undergraduate students in the Public Health & Society program are connecting health to design, policy and the experiences that shape everyday life.

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Missouri Independent

June 17, 2026

Medicaid paperwork problems continue to cost thousands of Missourians coverage

Advocates warn new federal work rules could strain a state system already dropping eligible people because of missed or unprocessed forms. Bursky Public Health's Tim McBride said some recipients don’t receive forms because they don’t have a physical address, or the address on file is incorrect. It's also not always clear what details are wanted.

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St. Louis American

June 17, 2026

ARCHS expands network for victims of violence 

Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS) has awarded $345,997 to six St. Louis-area organizations that provide support services for crime victims and residents impacted by violence. “Violence is not only an immediate safety issue; it is also a driver of long-term health and well-being,” said Bursky Public Health researcher Ilana Seff.

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St. Louis American

June 17, 2026

Survey finds widespread dissatisfaction with tornado recovery 

In discussing an iHeard STL survey that found widespread dissatisfaction with recovery efforts a year after a destructive tornado in St. Louis, Dean Sandro Galea noted that previous studies have found links between delayed recovery efforts and worsening mental health among disaster survivors.

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