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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.

St. Louis American

June 17, 2026

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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.

St. Louis American

June 17, 2026

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WashU Expert: Ebola and public health preparedness during the World Cup

Americans face low risk of Ebola infection. Still, the outbreak in East Africa continues to escalate as North America begins hosting the World Cup, expected to draw millions of international visitors. The Bursky School's Jennifer Layden discusses the systems designed to detect and respond to such threats.

The Source

June 17, 2026

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The Moment, June 14, 2026

Ebola and the World Cup; BJC support for Bursky School; William Effah

June 14, 2026

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BJC supports interdisciplinary science at Bursky School of Public Health

Endowment to fund career-development award, professorship and dean’s fund named for Larry J. Shapiro

June 14, 2026

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A conversation with lecturer William Effah

Also applied practice deputy director, Effah channels his experience and expertise into mentoring and guiding MPH students as they prepare for public health careers

June 13, 2026

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The Moment, June 7, 2026

Preterm birth and heat; water systems and public health; Jennifer Layden

June 7, 2026

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In pregnancy, how hot is too hot?

Study finds marker of heat exposure in pregnancy that may indicate risk of preterm birth

June 5, 2026

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Bursky School faculty named to Research.com's Best Scientists lists

Fifteen primary and secondary faculty members at Bursky School of Public Health are among the top 1% of scientists in the world, according to Research.com.

June 5, 2026

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