Articles by Yuse Lajiminmuhip

Distribution of Flu Vaccines Limited On D.C. Campuses

By Yuse Lajiminmuhip | Nov 17 2009

Although Georgetown was one of the first campuses in the area to receive shipments of the H1N1 vaccination, the university’s Student Health Center remains unable to distribute seasonal flu or H1N1 vaccines, despite high campus demand.

District Works Toward Improving 2010 Census Response

By Yuse Lajiminmuhip | Nov 13 2009

D.C. officials hope to secure billions of dollars in federal funding by improving the traditionally poor response rate of District residents to the U.S. Census, according to The Washington Post.

UNICEF Event Addresses Child Mortality

By Yuse Lajiminmuhip | Nov 10 2009

A UNICEF official spoke about a children’s health initiative at UNICEF-Georgetown’s seventh International Development Dinner on Friday in Copley Formal Lounge.

D.C.’s Own Ghostbusters

By Yuse Lajiminmuhip | Nov 06 2009

Founded in November 2006 in D.C., AdventureMyths is a ghost-hunting company that uses video and photography to investigate the validity of folklore, myths and legends around the world in order to preserve history.

GUTS to Complete Biodiesel Transition

By Yuse Lajiminmuhip | Nov 03 2009

As part of ongoing efforts to reduce the university’s energy footprint, the university plans to fully upgrade its fleet of Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle buses to run on biodiesel.

Midnight Snack

By Yuse Lajiminmuhip | Oct 23 2009

David Zinczenko, author of “Eat This Not That!” recently added a list of eight sleep-better foods to his library of health tips — with popcorn, sesame seed and red sweet pepper among those making the cut.

Suspension of Flu Vaccine Distribution Remains in Effect

By Yuse Lajiminmuhip | Oct 20 2009

As the suspension of free seasonal flu shot service on campus continues, the Student Health Center has administered a limited number of H1N1 intranasal vaccinations.

Med. Center Study Targets Alzheimer’s

By Yuse Lajiminmuhip | Oct 02 2009

A clinical trial taking place at Georgetown University Medical Center seeking to halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain has entered its second phase.

US Officials Discuss Campus Flu Threat

By Yuse Lajiminmuhip | Sep 22 2009

Government officials spoke with college newspapers via teleconference last Friday to update campuses with the latest information regarding the spread of H1N1 virus this flu season.

Lombardi Center Study Validates Blood Test for Cancer Treatments

By Yuse Lajiminmuhip | Sep 18 2009

A Georgetown study has confirmed the validity of a new blood test designed to better assess the effectiveness of treatment options for breast cancer. The study was published Monday.