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    We are very proud that so many have volunteered their time and experience in moving the Howell Foundation forward.  Collectively, our team has more that 480 years of experience in the areas of academic research, medicine, business, finance, law, community and education.  Our philanthropic spirit is what keeps us focused on the road map towards women’s health.

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    Our outreach efforts are geared towards providing the latest information regarding women’s health to turn knowledge into action: events, speaker service and research support.
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    We seek to advance women’s health by encouraging students to pursue careers impacting women’s health in order to accelerate solutions to women’s health problems.

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    CEI’s goal is to support researchers working with community organizations to develop and evaluate programs designed to address issues affecting women’s health in the greater San Diego community.

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    Honoring the Women you love this holiday season with a Donation to the Howell Foundation!

    Honoring the Women you love this holiday season with a Donation to the Howell Foundation!

    December 27, 2016in Board of Directors, Fundraising

    Have you considered honoring a loved one with a donation to the Howell Foundation? Why should you? Because we ARE different, genetically, anatomically and psychologically. So what leads many to…

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    Is there an intelligent way of aging? The key research findings that say there is!

    Is there an intelligent way of aging? The key research findings that say there is!

    December 27, 2016in Aging, Events

    The old age question remains:  why do some people live longer than others?  Do some of us REALLY want to live that long? Is there an intelligent way of aging?…

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    by Carolyn Northrup
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    Howell's Community Engagement Initiative focuses on preventing weight gain and meditation

    Howell's Community Engagement Initiative focuses on preventing weight gain and meditation

    December 27, 2016in CEI Research Grants, Community Engagement

    The Howell’s CEI holds more than “Fresh 15” and preventing weight gain… mentoring and leadership skills in a real-world setting are included!  Dr. Hala Madanat presented the results of Howell’s…

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    The hidden disorder that no one talks about and the health consequences it brings - clutter and hoarding.

    The hidden disorder that no one talks about and the health consequences it brings - clutter and hoarding.

    December 19, 2016in Events, Fundraising, Hoarding

    Let’s face it: how many times, at the beginning of the year, we promise ourselves to clean out the clutter in our closet/garage/storage room/office? What about the stress that comes…

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    December 2nd is Doris Howell Day!

    December 2nd is Doris Howell Day!

    December 2, 2016in Board of Directors, Doris Howell Foundation

    For her 90th, and in recognition for her relentless pursuit of women’s health, the City of San Diego honored her by declaring December 2nd as Doris Howell Day. “I realized…

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    For caregivers, the top 4 must-knows for senior care.

    For caregivers, the top 4 must-knows for senior care.

    December 1, 2016in Board of Directors, Care Giving, Women's Health Awareness, Women's Health organizations in San Diego

    “What do you do when the phone rings at 11:00 at night, and it is the Emergency room telling you your parent fell, broke her hip, will have surgery and…

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    Ways you can donate today towards women's health.

    Ways you can donate today towards women's health.

    November 29, 2016in Fundraising

    More often than not, women’s health IS  family health.  By donating towards the Howell Foundation’s community research and scholarship programs you help ensure that the illness in the lives of the women you…

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    Why is Lung Cancer being diagnosed more in women than in men?

    Why is Lung Cancer being diagnosed more in women than in men?

    November 21, 2016in Lung Cancer, Women's Health Awareness

    Going beyond the established guidelines of diagnosis, recent studies confirm that estrogen and an untreated infection with the Human Papiloma virus increase the risk of lung cancer in women. Yet,…

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    Honoring one of our own during Palliative Care & Hospice month!

    Honoring one of our own during Palliative Care & Hospice month!

    November 18, 2016in Palliative Care & Hospice

    She is affectionately called the ‘mother of hospice’ in San Diego.  She has influenced hospice and palliative care nationally.  And in honor of her work, she has been named “Woman…

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    Organization's throughout San Diego supporting smoke out day!

    Organization's throughout San Diego supporting smoke out day!

    November 18, 2016in Women's Health Awareness

    On my way out from my doctor’s appointment today at the Naval Base Hospital, I ran across these two wonderful ladies promoting ‘smoke out’ day.  Bottom line is that smoking…

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    Women and Alzheimer's: Facts and figures we ALL need to know.

    November 11, 2016in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, Women's Health Awareness

    It is often thought that Alzheimer’s disease is indiscriminate of age, race and gender.  However, diagnosis in women goes beyond the fact that women live longer than men.  Recent research…

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    Sneak Peak: How the 90+ year-olds are letting us know how to age intelligently.

    Sneak Peak: How the 90+ year-olds are letting us know how to age intelligently.

    October 28, 2016in Aging

    “There truly isn’t anything like the 90+ Study. Results obtained thus far have provided researchers across the globe with valuable information about aging.” ~ Dr. Claudia Kawas UCI News It…

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    Not because we are old, but because we will eventually get there!  Let's make our journey easier with healthy aging.

    Not because we are old, but because we will eventually get there! Let's make our journey easier with healthy aging.

    October 21, 2016in Aging, Events, Fundraising, Women's Health organizations in San Diego

    Have you ever wondered what steps we can take to prepare ourselves for healthy aging? Do we even know where to start? What resources are available to us to ensure…

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    Breast Cancer Awareness Reminder: have you checked yourself?

    Breast Cancer Awareness Reminder: have you checked yourself?

    October 21, 2016in Breast Cancer

    Learn the tips and tricks for breast self-examination and other Breast Cancer Awareness tools. Be vigilant, be aware and check regularly. Recognize the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Early…

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    The 4 things you can start doing TODAY on your journey to happiness.

    The 4 things you can start doing TODAY on your journey to happiness.

    October 20, 2016in Events, Happiness & Your Health

    Thank you for sharing YOUR journey to happiness! “They were wonderful, so knowledgeable and delivered the important message in a fun way!”  For those who got there in a bad…

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    by Carolyn Northrup
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    Depression in Women During Mental Health Month

    Depression in Women During Mental Health Month

    October 5, 2016in Mental Disorders

    It is well known that approximately 19 million people in the United States suffer depression each year; that’s 1 in 5 Americans! Sadly, the majority are women.  Did you know…

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