There are multiple sources of information regarding the status of vaccine clinical trials for COVID-19. The latest polls are showing that, even though the current clinical trials constitute the largest…
Category: Women’s Health organizations in San Diego
Am I losing my mind or are women more prone to cognitive decline than men?
Dr. Linda McEvoy, guest speaker for our August webinar “What Science Tells Us about How to Stay Cognitively Healthy as we Age” walked us through the changes the brain goes…
An update on the undergraduate and graduate Howell Scholars, and how they conduct their research in the era of COVID.
The pressing issue with our scholarship program back in March was how COVID would affect the research capabilities of our scholars. Amid the shutdown, the undergraduate and graduate Howell Scholars…
On our 25th anniversary, we celebrate the success of our scholars: Meet Hoejeong Kim
Celebrating 25 years of dedication to women’s health is also about recognizing the recipients of the Howell Foundation undergraduate and graduate scholarship program. Our series “Where are they now?” showcases…
Celebrating the Life of Women’s Health Champion and Emeritus Board Member, Peggy Oechsle.
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…
The top research projects that will impact --and inspire-- women’s health well into the new decade.
For the first luncheon of 2020, the Howell Foundation hosted three experts in the field of women’s health research. The presentation “Top Ten Stories in Women’s Health” walked us through…
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…
The work of the Doris Howell Foundation to address the need for women's health research.
“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…
Exercise your brain, it’s a muscle! How Ruth Curran brings brain health awareness to the Howell Foundation.
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…
The Hello’s of the Howell Foundation: Meet Carol Tuggey
The Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research warmly welcomes Carol Tuggey as its new Board Vice-Chair. She brings many years of experience in the area of non-profit board…
Addressing neonatal care from the mother's perspective; mood disorders and lactation as fields of research for the 2018 Howell - USD Nursing Scholars
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…
Breast Cancer Screening and the Wisdom Study: How can we address the controversy? Top things to know about breast cancer screening today
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…
A reminder on why women's health research is so important, what the Howell Foundation does about it, and why YOU should care!
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…
Women's Health Year Round!
Simple Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle For the Howell Foundation, women’s health is year round. It’s a celebration — and well deserved recognition– of the long path that scientists have…
It all starts with research: Honoring the trailblazers who make women’s health research a priority!
Bottom line is that research IS the cornerstone of women’s health. The exclusion of female subjects in current research efforts translates into women being misdiagnosed and mistreated when dealing with illness.…
Celebrating Women’s Health Week… The Body- Mind Connection: Just get moving!
It is no secret that exercise has numerous benefits for our body and our mind. Going beyond the idea of losing weight and getting into shape, physical activity helps with…