This is Pattie Welborn ‘s favorite quote– words given by Susan K. Weber that she lives by. But although her work comes from her heart, it is far from…
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Brad Benter: From Restaurateur to Financial Advisor, Philanthropist and all the Stars in Between
Brad Benter is a third-generation San Diegan. He graduated from Torrey Pines High School and remembers being brought to the river beds in Carmel Valley for a science class right…
Kathleen Franklin about Life: Better or Worse after Breast Cancer?
Many can’t imagine how having a better life after being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer is even possible. Kathleen Franklin, retired Superintendent in charge of a large territory of parks…
Taking a Proactive Approach to Wellbeing in the Difficult Road of Depression vs Sadness.
The Howell Health and Happiness Series presentation “ Depression vs Sadness – Learning to Know the Differences ” offered by Dr. Christina Zampitella provided an overview of pragmatic and realistic…
Sad, Mad, Bad, and a Remarkable Woman’s Journey to Recovery
I would add taking control. That’s Judy’s philosophy in life. She truly represents how to take a sad situation and turn it into a learning experience; and more so, a…
The Very Fine Line Between Depression and Sadness
With so many similarities between depression and sadness, it is hard to know if we are truly depressed. Learning to identify your feelings is the first step towards mental health.…
What Impact do Howell Scholars Have in Women's Health Research? Does BRCA-1 Sound Familiar?
It is no secret that the Howell Foundation’s core mission is to fund scholarships for students to conduct their research in women’s health. In participation with renown educational Institutions such…
Education is Key! The 5 Things to Start Doing TODAY to Lower the Risk of Breast Cancer
Learn about Breast Cancer. www.beyondtheshock.com created by the National Breast Cancer Foundation has the resources. Many of us have been touched directly or indirectly by breast cancer. Even though significant…
The Many Ways Depression Affects Women
It is well known that approximately 19 million people suffer depression each year… 1 in 5 Americans! the majority of them are women. Did you know that women are twice…
Eye Opening Facts About Depression
Even though the function of the brain is a mystery, the causes and effects of depression are not. The facts about depression and the statistics are STAGGERING! The question is…
How do you know if you are feeling depressed or just sad?
HOPE is a key feeling in managing sadness and /or depression. Did you know that women are twice as likely to suffer from – and show signs of feeling depressed than…
Howell Foundation Awards Second Grant for Community Health-Focused Research
Howell Foundation’s Community Engagement Initiative awarded its second grant to support women’s health research through its partnership with the SDSU, Institute for Behavioral and Community Health (IBACH). The “Intuitive Eating Intervention…
Howell Foundation Awards Three New Scholarships to Young Promising San Diegans
New Scholarships focused on ensuring women’s health in current medical research Calcium imbalance and its effect on arrhythmia, papillary thyroid cancer and HPV awareness in the military among the fields of study Over…
Howell Foundation awards the Cheryl A Wilson Nursing Scholarship to Jennifer Buechel
Cheryl A Wilson Nursing Scholarship went to PhD Student from the University of San Diego will be focusing on HPV Vaccine knowledge and use among military personnel. 2013 Scholar, now…
Pelvic Floor Disorders: You DON’T have to live with them!
Dr. Lukacz presenting the most recent information on pelvic health at the last Howell Luncheon Creating awareness on pelvic floor disorders starts with education. The Howell Foundation hosted Dr. Emily…
Howell Foundation to hold the third installment of its trademark Luncheon Series with the presentation "The Unmentionables: What Every Woman Should Know about Pelvic Health"
Howell Foundation will address two topics: A Speaker will discuss diagnosis and treatment of common pelvic health disorders and actions to support pelvic floor health and a presentation of the…