Janice Hur
Staff Reporter
janice.hur@yale.edu
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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JANICE HUR
“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.

February 11, 2025

JANICE HUR
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.

February 11, 2025

JANICE HUR
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.

February 10, 2025

JANICE HUR & HARI VISWANATHAN
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.

February 7, 2025

ZOE BEKETOVA & JANICE HUR
‘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.

February 6, 2025

JANICE HUR
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.

February 2, 2025

JANICE HUR
Connecticut Democrats propose Medicaid expansion amid federal uncertainty

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

January 30, 2025

ZOE BEKETOVA & JANICE HUR
“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.

January 30, 2025

JANICE HUR
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.

January 26, 2025

ARIELA LOPEZ & JANICE HUR
Car break-ins in the Hill echo prior neighborhood concerns

After 30 reported vehicle break-ins, NHPD added additional temporary patrol to the neighborhood. Worries still persist among Yale New Haven Hospital employees.

January 21, 2025

JANICE HUR
“This is about life and death”: Prospect hospitals will remain open, state officials promise

State officials reassure residents about continued care at the Prospect Medical Holdings’ Connecticut hospitals and announce planning accountability measures for financial mismanagement.

January 13, 2025