In August, the Howell Foundation hosted Dr. Linda Brubaker, a board-certified urogynecologist who specializes in treating adult women with recurrent urinary tract infections. Dr. Brubaker is Clinical Professor, Reproductive Medicine,…

In August, the Howell Foundation hosted Dr. Linda Brubaker, a board-certified urogynecologist who specializes in treating adult women with recurrent urinary tract infections. Dr. Brubaker is Clinical Professor, Reproductive Medicine,…
In May, the Howell Foundation hosted Dr. Daniel Hoefer. His palliative care presentation “Why Palliative Medicine Must Become Mainstream” provided a sobering look at the current status of healthcare. For…
“How many of you have wives? How many of you have daughters? How many of you have sisters? And I know you all have mothers… What do you do to help…
Actually, no, it is not (good try mom!). Even though the complexities of how the brain functions have not been fully discovered, exercising it should be part of our daily…
In an emotional ceremony, California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) awarded its third Doris A. Howell MD Award for Advancing Palliative Care. It was only natural that Christine Knutson, RN,…
Even though the rate of ovarian cancer diagnosis has been steadily declining for the past 20 years, we shouldn’t let our guards down. Awareness is a key factor that will…
It is always a pleasure and an honor to work with wonderful women. Dr. Skaidrite Skai Krisans, or just “Skai”– as we called her– always had a great sense of…
The doctor diagnoses and treats an illness. Yet, the bottom line is that nurses are the ones who actually take care of our loved ones. This year, the Cheryl Wilson…
Lisa Madlensky, Ph.D During the Howell Foundation’s Evening Series in June, Dr. Madlensky discussed the genetic perspective of breast cancer and its role in determining the best course of action…
Andrea LaCroix, Ph.D “There are many different guidelines by different organizations, and this adds a lot of confusion for women regarding their own health”, comments Dr. LaCroix. “The trial is…
Listen to the podcast regarding the latest research and updates on Osteoporosis and Osteopenia. http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/31841.mp4 Going back to 2016, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Hofflich, a leading…
The Howell Foundation is partnering with California medical research schools to help address mammograms and the considerations involved with who, how much, when and what for patients. Led by UC…
Bottom line: YOUR health starts with research. When your doctor discusses alternative treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease, it started with research. Just last week, we learned about one of the latest breakthroughs…
Simple Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle A healthy lifestyle does not have to be difficult. Use these simple tips and tricks to help you achieve your best health. Start with…
With all the hardships of advancing age (not ready to say “we’re old” just yet), new ongoing research shows us the way to age with healthy bones, not only gracefully,…
In August 2107, our very own Dr. Andrea LaCroix presented the health benefits of learning how to sleep during the Howell Lecture Series Improving the Snooze: Sleeping Better as we Age. …