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 Research support
Meet Edna Esquer and her perspective on the role of nursing in community health.
“I am honored to have received funding from the Doris Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research for this important project in community health. I feel very grateful and fortunate for…
Meet the 2020 Howell Scholars!
Play Video The ability to keep up with the recipients of our scholarships is always encouraging, even if it is by a video conferencing platform! We recently heard from one…
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…
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…
Substance abuse in women during pregnancy at the center of research of the 2019 post graduate nursing researchers
The Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research established the Cheryl A. Wilson Graduate Research Award in Nursing in honor of long-time Howell Board Member and Nurse Cheryl A…
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…
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,…
Howell Foundation addresses the influence of culture in family planning and reproductive health.
In our continued efforts to better the health of women, including family planning, in 2012, the Howell Foundation made a commitment to fund research partnerships between academic and community-based organizations.…
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…
Sharing the WISDOM: An Oncologist, a Geneticist and an Epidemiologist walk into a bar...
There isn’t actually a punch line here. Early detection and accurate treatment for breast cancer is certainly more a relief than a joking matter. We did, however, get together to…
Wisdom Study, risk assessment and the role genetics play in breast cancer screening.
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…
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…
Howell Foundation on board with largest health institutions throughout CA in research trial aimed to address the controversy surrounding mammograms
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…