Deb Parker

Senior news director for WashU's School of Public Health.

[Bloomberg @business]

Andrew Bursky and his wife pledged $200 million through their family foundation to name a newly created school of public health at Washington University in St. Louis. https://t.co/ziuNhkNqc5

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New data contradict a common misperception that many working-age Medicaid recipients are able-bodied but not working. #Medicaid
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A dangerous class of synthetic opioids is showing up in Missouri school wastewater — and most St. Louis residents don’t know it. #publichealth #opioids
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[WashU @WashU]

▪️ Invest in communities
▪️Advance safer technology
▪️Expand the evidence base

Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of WashU's School of Public Health, is among the co-authors of a groundbreaking report on building a safer, healthier world. https://t.co/UasLz0poMj

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Massy Mutumba of WashU School of Public Health talks about youth team sports as a public health strategy for suicide prevention. https://t.co/TqyJHJyk9n

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[WashU @WashU]

Sports participation can reduce suicide risk—but fewer teens are playing. Massy Mutumba of the WashU School of Public Health led a national study that shows why investing in access and mental health supports is more urgent than ever. https://t.co/jrbiESG1sx

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[WashU @WashU]

With 200+ student workers keeping @washurec running like clockwork—and over 400,000 visits so far—this place is more than a gym. It’s a vibrant wellness hub powered by WashU’s most dedicated students and staff. And here, a special visitor experiences how they make it happen.

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WashU Expert: US cuts threaten global efforts to prevent violence against women, children https://t.co/mH8EqyfQJv

[WashU @WashU]

In rural Missouri, nearly 50% of 3rd graders have experienced tooth decay — with even higher rates in non-fluoridated areas.

As some communities debate removing fluoride, WashU researchers are providing facts to support healthier outcomes. https://t.co/7NqgMc6rBR

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From lab to real life: The impact of WashU research https://t.co/3brOXflvTJ

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Wealthier Americans face lower risk of heart disease https://t.co/PXzeVDnYns via @upi

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New biosensor can detect airborne bird flu in under five minutes https://t.co/uSQ9eSAT1s

[Katie Sandlin @KatieMSandlin]

Today, along with 2,000 other NIH employees, I had to clear out my office 😭

It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health.

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Next Wednesday, our new @WashU public health school dean will talk about the future of public health in complex, changing times. Register below. https://t.co/xxSorw4m3k

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@elonmusk This should be evaluated on a department-to-department basis, based on function and efficiency, not a blanket edict.