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Creating healthier futures: The science behind public health

Longstanding center solidifies field through research and training

October 2024: The foundations of excellence in public health

The core principles on which we shall build a great School of Public Health at WashU.

Dean designate Galea to present vision for WashU’s planned School of Public Health

Brown School student uses pageants to advocate against bullying

MPH student Kaycee Krell was crowned Miss North Kansas City on Sept. 2, 2024.

Galea named editor of JAMA Health Forum

Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, dean designate of the planned School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named editor in chief of JAMA Health Forum, effective Jan. 1.

A call for equity in digital health tool design

As digital health tools grow in popularity due to rapid technological advancements and the shift toward personalized medicine, a new study highlights the critical need to focus on equity in their design. 

September 2024: Planning for the present, looking to the future

Next steps for building a great School of Public Health at WashU.

People, Health & Place Unit expands global initiatives with new collaborations in Brazil

Health disparities in Brazil are often shaped by geography, with access to resources limited by social and racial inequalities.

Reimagining public health: a path forward

The pandemic revealed the crucial role of public health while also exposing deep political divides and systemic flaws. Still, there is optimism among public health professionals, according to new research.