Kalina Brookfield
Staff Reporter
kalina.brookfield@yale.edu
Kalina Brookfield covers Community Health and Policy for the SciTech Desk. She is a first year in Grace Hopper College from Boston, MA.
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KALINA BROOKFIELD
Graduates saw virus policies wane and waver

The largest senior class’s experience at Yale was significantly affected by the fallout from COVID-19, even past the peak of the pandemic.

May 17, 2025

KALINA BROOKFIELD
YSPH plans new facility to consolidate school into two buildings

A new facility, likely to be built at 47 College St., aims to foster community and collaboration, though no construction timeline has been set.

March 24, 2025

KALINA BROOKFIELD
Yale researchers document violence on global health systems

Experts at Yale spoke about impacts, prevention and documentation of attacks on healthcare facilities in conflict zones.

March 6, 2025

JANICE HUR & KALINA BROOKFIELD
Comptroller calls for Medicaid increases, workforce investments

With high healthcare costs and workforce shortages, the 2025 Healthcare Cabinet Report proposes Medicaid rate increases, mental health transparency and workforce development initiatives.

February 14, 2025

KALINA BROOKFIELD
Connecticut bird flu cases rise as federal health communications flounder

Yale researchers emphasize the importance of public data sharing while locals grapple with bird flu in their backyards, supermarkets and zoos.

February 11, 2025

KALINA BROOKFIELD
Under Trump, New Haven’s reproductive care is a federal target

The weakening of the FACE Act leaves abortion providers worried for the safety of their patients, practitioners and facilities.

February 4, 2025

FAREED SALMON & KALINA BROOKFIELD
‘Not in My Head’: Addressing ableism in mental health services for people with disabilities

A recent Yale study uncovers how ableism shapes the mental health care experience for people with disabilities and what we can begin to do about it.

February 2, 2025

KALINA BROOKFIELD
Bright Bodies program promotes healthy lifestyle choices for children

Using a non-diet curriculum, kids learn skills and behaviors for weight management.

January 21, 2025

KALINA BROOKFIELD
PROFILE: Leslie Rickey, Yale’s first female urology professor

With hard work, support from peers and her can-do attitude, Leslie Rickey is bringing women back into the center of urology.

January 14, 2025

KALINA BROOKFIELD
Riders anticipate Metro-North Railroad electric trains

Early next year, Metro-North will begin replacing its current locomotives with a new fleet of more reliable and environmentally friendly models.

November 18, 2024

KALINA BROOKFIELD
“Mammo-van” provides quick and accessible breast cancer screening

The unit brings mammography and breast ultrasound services to patients who can’t make it to a hospital, or who are too busy for typical appointments.

November 14, 2024