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…
Author: Carolyn Northrup
The 4 things you can start doing TODAY on your journey to happiness.
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…
Depression in Women During Mental Health Month
It is well known that approximately 19 million people in the United States suffer depression each year; that is 1 in 5 Americans. Sadly, the majority are women. Women are…
The power of DNA testing in personalized medicine.
Imagine your family free of the possibility of illness… finally having your health in your hands and making informed decisions to treat an illness that does not appear to have…
Dr. Howell's Legacy in the Palliative Care Community the Doris A Howell MD Award
CSU Institute for Palliative Care names the Doris A Howell MD Award Award to recognize community leaders that advance palliative care in our community. SAN DIEGO, CA – Sept.…
Howell Foundation presents the field of research of the 2015 Cheryl Wilson Nursing Scholars
San Diego, CA – August, 2015. The Doris A. Howell Foundation announced the 2015 Cheryl Wilson Nursing Scholars to Ph.D. candidates Noelle Lipkin Leveque, sponsored by Cynthia D. Connaly,…
What DOES it take to be happy? Save the Date: September 29, 2016
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy”. –Dalai Lama Did you know… Over 70% of people report living in a state of chronic stress? Happiness results…
The Power of Genomics in the Future of Healthcare
Genomics is changing everything from oncology, to reproductive health, to genetic diseases. And it is the underlying structure for the concept of ‘personalized medicine’. In the realm of recent biomedical…
Giving Back: Thank you, Alpha Phi for the Installation Donation!
On May 22, 2016, the Kappa Beta Chapter at UCSD was installed (adding a new installation donation) as the newest chapter of the Alpha Phi International Fraternity. What, you may…
Small Habits: The not-so-simple lifestyle changes to improve our health and the 4 things you can do today to change.
Start with Small Habits Just last month we heard Dr. Sears talk about the negative impact of sedentary behavior and nutrition in the presentation ‘Simple Lifestyle Changes for Improving Women’s…
Two things to keep in mind when discussing your health: Intermittent fasting and sedentary behavior.
Dr. Dorothy Sears, Associate Professor of Medicine from UCSD came to speak at the Howell Foundation’s luncheon last May with pretty interesting research on 2 key concerns and how they,…
Celebrating the warriors in our lives on Cancer Survivors Day, June 5th.
FACT: 1 in 3 women will get cancer in her lifetime. Whatever the statistics, the encouraging news is that the diagnosis in women is declining. According to this year’s…