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Tobeya Ibitayo is a contributing writer for St. Louis Magazine, covering the intersections of arts, culture, and public health. A WashU-trained epidemiologist, he works in health equity and community-engaged research across St. Louis. His writing explores the people, histories, and institutions shaping the city.

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