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WUSM Climate and Culture Report reveals systemic inequalities

After a year-long investigation, Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) released an internal report as well as an external report conducted by Catalyst, a consulting firm, about the “climate and culture” of the institution, Dec. 14.

| Managing News Editor

WU encourages students to use new smartphone contact tracing service developed at WUSM

WUSM’s new MO/Notify app uses bluetooth technology to alert users if they have been near someone who recently tested positive.

Trey Sharp | Contributing Reporter

WUSM releases research showing how early implementation of social distancing measures in St. Louis saved lives

A new WUSM study uses statistical and behavioral models to show how early implementation of public health measures helped save lives.

| Contributing Reporter

WU launches new interdepartmental Brain Tumor Center

Washington University announced a new Brain Tumor Center at the School of Medicine

William Labrador | Contributing Reporter

As Republican legislators threaten funding for Missouri Medicaid expansion, WU administrators and faculty members speak out

Washington University has continued its advocacy for Medicaid expansion in Missouri, even as House republicans have attempted to restrict funds for the initiative

| Staff Reporter

Pfizer rollout begins at WUSM campus following pause in J&J distribution

Washington University’s vaccine clinic reopened on Friday, April. 16 with a new supply of Pfizer vaccines, after the CDC and FDA’s call to pause distribution of J&J vaccines caused it to shut down briefly

Orli Sheffey and Kasey Noss | Senior News Editor and Contributing Reporter

WU pauses J&J distribution, plans Pfizer to start Friday

After the CDC and FDA called for a pause in distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccines, WU canceled today’s vaccine clinic. The Pfizer vaccine will be offered later in the week to those whose appointments were canceled.

, and | News Editors

WU now offering J&J vaccine on WUSM campus; vaccinated students not required to quarantine if exposed to COVID-19

WU students, as well as faculty, staff and their 18+ family members can now register to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on the WUSM campus.

and | Senior News Editors

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