2019 was another sad year for the Foundation. Peggy Oechsle, women’s health champion and Emeritus Board Member passed peacefully in December. An avid supporter the Howell Foundation, Peggy Oechsle served…
Category: Doris Howell Foundation
It's our 25th! Can we count on you for the next 25?
25 years ago, Dr. Howell recognized the critical need to improve women’s healthcare and research, not only for the sake of women, but also for the sake of their families…
Moving women's health forward with experience, leadership and continuity.
The Howell Foundation’s guiding principle is to work with volunteers and professionals who, in addition to exceptional qualifications, have that passion to advocate for women’s health to move organizations forward…
Happy 25th, Dr. Howell!
December 2nd is Doris Howell Day! And not only because it’s her birthday. In 2013, Interim Mayor Todd Gloria designated December 2nd as Doris Howell Day. 25 years ago, Soroptimist…
And the winner is...
Actually, we all are winners when it comes to learning about the latest research in metastatic breast cancer (MBC). While efforts have reduced mortality rates by more than a third,…
Meet the "Mother of Hospice" and her endless support for women's health!
In celebration of National Hospice and Palliative Care month, we celebrate the dedication of Dr. Howell, known as the “Mother of Hospice”. The ability to identify and act upon the…
December 2nd is Doris Howell Day!
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…
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,…
Google Doodle: The power of a dream and the possibilities of making it happen. International Women's Day Doodle 2016: #OneDayIWill
Those of us who constantly search the internet have come across a Google Doodle from time to time. Something to lighten up the day as well as informative and fun!…
Howell Foundation 20th Anniversary Event
Dr. Howell couldn’t have said it better. “It’s not who you are or where you’ve been. It’s where you are going that counts“. Addressing the audience at the Foundation’s 20th…
Twenty Years of Accomplishments, Twenty Years of Appreciation. Ending our 20th anniversary year with a bang!
Howell Foundation Celebrates it’s 20th Anniversary Our 20th anniversary celebration truly represented what the Howell Foundation stands for: a sense of community, the importance of women’s health research, empowering women…
The Doris A. Howell Foundation: 2014 at a Glance.
2014 at a glance: The Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research is committed to keeping the women we love healthy, advancing women’s health through research and educating women to be catalysts for…
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.…
Creating an Impact on Women’s Health: Meeting the people behind the Doris A. Howell Foundation
The Doris A Howell Foundation would not be able to function without the valuable support of our Board, Friends of Howell and supporters who attend our events religiously! But who…