It is no secret that Dr. Howell believed that inspiring careers and unleashing innovation in women’s health required a significant infusion of funding. Dr. Beatrice Rose believed it as well.…
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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…
Bringing gero palliative care into today’s healthcare system: changing the paradigm by changing the metrics.
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…
Top facts to know about diabetes: symptoms, risks, prevention & (thank goodness) new technologies for diabetes management.
The Doris A. Howell Foundation will be kicking off its lecture series on February 8th with the presentation “Women and Diabetes: Use of digital technologies in diabetes management” with key…
Celebrating the life of a remarkable woman, Dr. Skaidrite "Skai" Krisans
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…
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…
Women of WISDOM don't let their friends stay confused! Screening is so important.
Going from red to pink in 30 seconds and a call to put my money where my mouth is! Why screening is so important! I was sitting on the couch…
Women and Alzheimer's: Latest findings, facts and figures we ALL need to know.
It is often thought that Alzheimer’s disease is indiscriminate of age, race and gender. Recent research is showing that more women are diagnosed with the disease than men. According to…
2017 here we come!
We’re on our way to 2017! 2016 was a busy year for the Doris A. Howell Foundation; all focused on promoting the need for women’s health research and the consequences…
The hidden disorder that no one talks about and the health consequences it brings - clutter and hoarding.
Let’s face it: how many times, at the beginning of the year, we promise ourselves to clean out the clutter in our closet/garage/storage room/office? What about the stress that comes…
The power of DNA testing in personalized medicine.
Imagine your family free of the possibility of illness… finally having your health in your hands and making informed decisions to treat an illness that does not appear to have…
What DOES it take to be happy? Save the Date: September 29, 2016
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy”. –Dalai Lama Did you know… Over 70% of people report living in a state of chronic stress? Happiness results…
Giving Back: Thank you, Alpha Phi for the Installation Donation!
On May 22, 2016, the Kappa Beta Chapter at UCSD was installed (adding a new installation donation) as the newest chapter of the Alpha Phi International Fraternity. What, you may…
Legacy Council Kickoff Meeting seeks to Ensure the History behind the Doris A. Howell Foundation.
The Howell Foundation Legacy Council held its inaugural meeting this month to discuss the ways in which it will work towards recording the history of the Doris A. Howell Foundation.…
Welcoming our newest Board Members
Welcome to our newest Board Members! The Howell Foundation wish to welcome two of our newest Board Members – Abigail D’Agostino and Carole Tuggey! Their collective experience will be a…
Community Engagement Initiative first Award -How much exercise do Latina women get during pregnancy?
Howell Foundation Awards it’s first Community Engagement Initiative Grant It was at the end of 2012 when the Howell Foundation awarded its first Community Engagement Initiative Award, “For our Health”.…