Janice Hur
Staff Reporter
Janice Hur covers the Yale New Haven Hospital for the SciTech desk. From Seoul, Korea, she is a sophomore in Morse majoring in Biomedical Engineering.
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YNHH systematically underpaid employees, lawsuit alleges

A newly filed lawsuit claims Yale New Haven Health systematically underpaid employees through payroll rounding and unpaid meal breaks.

Connecticut expands contraception access through pharmacists

The state’s latest reproductive health policy allows pharmacists to prescribe birth control, increasing accessibility for Connecticut residents.

“He wants to make us all sicker”: Trump’s NIH indirect funding cuts face lawsuits, judicial block

After states and universities sued the NIH over the new policy, a federal judge temporarily blocked the cuts in 22 states, including Connecticut.

Moo Deng mania: The science behind viral cuteness

Big eyes, tiny noses and round cheeks; scientists explain why animals like Moo Deng the pygmy hippo have us hooked.

NIH slashes indirect research funding, sparking concern at Yale

Yale scientists warn that sweeping federal cuts to indirect costs could destabilize research funding, force institutional budget shifts and push young scientists out of academia.

Yale New Haven Health among first to use new ECMO system for patient transportation

Medtronic’s VitalFlow ECMO System enhances mobility and data tracking for critically ill patients.

‘Lead, follow or get out of the way’: Lamont calls YNHH to decide on acquisition deal

Governor Ned Lamont urged Yale New Haven Health to complete their $435 million acquisition of three Prospect hospitals or let other buyers step in.

Yale experts weigh in on U.S. WHO exit

The World Health Organization isn’t perfect — but quitting it isn’t the solution, according to Yale experts.

Connecticut Democrats propose Medicaid expansion amid federal uncertainty

Lawmakers are committed to expanding Medicaid reimbursement rates despite potential federal cuts and policy upheaval.

“Profits over patients”: Senate report unveils alarming private equity practices in healthcare

A Senate report uncovered financial mismanagement by private equity firms in healthcare, shedding light on their impact on patient safety and hospital operations.

Proposed state legislation targets private equity in healthcare

Governor and state leaders aim to address financial risks and ensure patient care quality amid increasing private equity involvement in the healthcare industry.