Public Health & Society News

Violence is a major public health problem that leaves lasting physical, mental and emotional scars and individuals, families and communities. Bursky Public Health’s new Center on Violence and Health aims to advance the science of violence prevention and translate research into policies and interventions that improve health and save lives. (Credit: Getty Images)

PH&S Co-Director Stark's Center on Violence and Health unites prevention, intervention and policy research

Bursky Public Health

Nhial Tutlam’s early experiences of conflict, displacement and inequity motivate him to understand and find solutions for the challenges facing young people and families affected by conflict and poverty. (Photo credit: Zachary Linhares/Bursky Public Health)

A conversation with refugee health researcher Nhial Tutlam

Bursky Public Health

(Illustration: Monica Duwel)

Public Health & Society elective featured in WashU Magazine

WIC benefits can be used only for approved foods that meet nutritional standards. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Assistance needed in Aisle 1: What Missouri WIC families face

Students in the Ampersand Program “Confronting the Past: Transformative Justice in St. Louis and Beyond” visit Graball Landing in Mississippi, one of several sites commemorating Emmett Till and the history surrounding his 1955 murder. (Credit: Courtesy of Cunningham)

Marking memory: How public commemoration confronts the past

Prof. Chen Reis

Prof. Chen Reis: "The systems thinking of public health resonated with me"

Jennifer Layden, MD, PhD, associate dean for practice and professor at Washington University in St. Louis’ Bursky School of Public Health

WashU Expert: How to navigate conflicting childhood vaccine guidance

Archaeologist TR Kidder examines ancient societies and how they changed over time in response to environmental challenges. He brings a perspective shaped by his grounding in social and cultural anthropology to his work co-directing the undergraduate Public Health & Society program. (Photo credit: Zachary Linhares/Bursky Public Health)

A conversation with Tristram R. Kidder, co-director of Public Health & Society

Bursky Public Health

Prof. Kristin Brig-Ortiz

Prof. Kristin Brig-Ortiz: "When you're thinking about public health, you also want to be thinking about 'what am I passionate about helping people with?'"

Photo of Mary Politi

New article by Prof. Mary Politi on implementing Patient Decision Aids to share decision making in clinics

Springer Nature

Dr. Bree Bode

Prof. Bree Bode: "I want to make sure that the students know that I'm here for them."

Ashley Randall returned to her alma mater, Jennings High School, as a social work caseworker who connects students with mental health support, housing resources and other services that help them stay in school and succeed. Photo courtesy of Ashley Randall

School health centers evolve to meet students’ social needs

St. Louis American