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Women’s health starts with research. Health prevention strategies, illness diagnosis and treatment, and drug development efforts rely on gender-inclusive research results. Historically, women have been either underrepresented, or excluded in medical research efforts.  This may lead to adverse health outcomes for women.

The Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research is dedicated to making a long-term positive impact on women’s health.  We seek to accelerate  women’s health research by implementing three key programs aimed at advancing women’s health: 

• Our Lecture Series Program provides early, first hand access to  cutting-edge research where medical experts, scientists, doctors, and researchers convey timely, reliable information on topics relevant to women’s health.  By presenting the latest research in women’s health, we advocate for women in our community to make an informed decision about their health. 
• Our Scholarship Program funds women-specific seed research grants to undergraduate and graduate individuals conducting critical research that may affect women’s health.  By funding women-specific research, we hope to inspire students to follow a career that addresses women’s health. 
• Our Community Engagement Initiative awards pilot research grants to scientists working with community–based organizations to develop and evaluate programs that address the most pressing health issues affecting underrepresented women in our community.  Research results serve as the foundation in the application process of additional women-focused research funding. 

Since its founding in 1995, the Howell Foundation has awarded more than 270 scholarships and produced over 100 women’s health presentations. In 2013, it expanded its service to include community- based research grants with an emphasis on women in under-served communities.  By focusing on women-specific issues, we help Keep the Women We Love Healthy.