Heather Walter McCabe

Heather Walter McCabe is an Associate Professor at Saint Louis University School of Law and a member of the Center for Health Law Studies. Her research explores policy mechanisms to advance health equity, integrating law, social work, and public health. She specializes in analyzing how state policies impact the health outcomes of LGBTQ communities through legal epidemiology.

• Educational Background: Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from Indiana University

Her courses include Health Justice, Legal Epidemiology, and Public Health Law. Publications appear in journals such as Creighton Law Review and Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, focusing on translating legal research into actionable insights for practitioners and advocates.