WashU Expert: Why students need to take charge of their healthcare in college
When Kirk Dougher, a clinical psychologist at WashU, gets an email from a parent worried about their child’s health, he first contacts the student to see how he can help. This long-standing practice captures Dougher’s belief that the college transition is a time for students to take ownership of their own health and well-being.
Global public attitudes about health systems on display in new interactive dashboard
Between people and the healthcare they need sit health systems — the institutions, organizations, structures, and resources that determine how healthcare is delivered in each country. Poor health system performance has been linked to millions of preventable deaths and disabilities worldwide every year.