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Tag: Dr. Doris A. Howell
Women's Health starts with research: The Howell Foundation congratulates CSUPERB Scholarship Award Winners!
Pictured above: 2018 Howell Scholars with HowellCo-Chair Kathleen Franklin & CSUPERB Executive Director, Susan Baxter Every year, during our first luncheon for the year, we ratify a partnership with CSUPERB…
Breast Cancer Awareness Reminder: have you checked yourself?
Learn the tips and tricks for breast self-examination and other Breast Cancer Awareness tools. Be vigilant, be aware and check regularly. Recognize the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Early…
Being Grateful for all the Nurses that cross our path!
National Nurse’s week is celebrated May 6th to May 12th. This incredibly noble profession isn’t always recognized as it should. Aside from treating patients that can be very sick or…
Happy 20th! And Thank you! Celebrating 20 Years
Celebrating 20 years of Women’s Health Research! It was 20 years ago when the Soroptimist International of La Jolla helped establish the Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research…
Making the case for ‘why’ women’s health research: NOT a feminist issue.
Women’s health is not a feminist issue… it’s a gender one. We ARE different. Could it be that feminist phenomena and the breaking of several glass ceilings have led to…
Color your Month Pink - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month For this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, check out some cool statistics and tips on how to spot breast cancer. Regular self-examinations, mammograms and doctor…
What Role Do Bacteria Play in Our Bodies? They are our Microbiome.
Q&A with Dr. Highlander A revolution in medicine has occurred over the past seven years involving the bacteria in and on your body, your “microbiome.” Someday soon you will…
Going beyond your generous financial support!
Imagine the difference you can make when you give emerging researchers the financial support they need to begin discovering how to improve women’s health. Imagine how research can positively impact…
Putting her Heart in her Work - Dr. Banka
As National Heart Health Month is here, it only seemed appropriate to sit and chat with Dr. Carole Banka, recently elected Chair of the Board of Directors for the Doris…
Changing of the Guard at the Doris A. Howell Foundation with New Executive Board Members
New Executive Board Members to Lead Foundation’s Efforts to Grow Women’s Health and Research Awareness in the San Diego Community. Scholarship and Research Grant Funding are Priorities to Further Women’s…
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…
Taking a Proactive Approach to Wellbeing in the Difficult Road of Depression vs Sadness.
The Howell Health and Happiness Series presentation “ Depression vs Sadness – Learning to Know the Differences ” offered by Dr. Christina Zampitella provided an overview of pragmatic and realistic…
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.…
What Impact do Howell Scholars Have in Women's Health Research? Does BRCA-1 Sound Familiar?
It is no secret that the Howell Foundation’s core mission is to fund scholarships for students to conduct their research in women’s health. In participation with renown educational Institutions such…
Education is Key! The 5 Things to Start Doing TODAY to Lower the Risk of Breast Cancer
Learn about Breast Cancer. www.beyondtheshock.com created by the National Breast Cancer Foundation has the resources. Many of us have been touched directly or indirectly by breast cancer. Even though significant…