“It’s important for women to have confidence in good scientific research” – WisdomStudy.org Women make a series of decisions based on the information provided from their screening. Wouldn’t you want…

“It’s important for women to have confidence in good scientific research” – WisdomStudy.org Women make a series of decisions based on the information provided from their screening. Wouldn’t you want…
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…
How does one become addicted? Does addiction start with a bad habit? What happens in our brain when we suffer from addiction? What is the correlation between the science,…
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…
Kathleen Franklin (left) and Abigail de Agostino (right) are the Howell Foundation new Co-chairs. They are responsible for leading our team into ensuring that women are informed on the importance…
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…
In celebration of National Hospice and Palliative Care month, we celebrate the dedication of Dr. Howell, known as the “Mother of Hospice”. The ability to identify and act upon the…
Breast Cancer Awareness is Key! Are we winning? The battle that started in 1989 regarding breast cancer research and treatment and has represented a 40% decrease in morbidity. But more…
The 2017 Howell – UCSD scholars will be researching topics that range from Autism to HIV care for women. A brief description of their studies showcases their incredible enthusiasm in…
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…
San Diego, CA – August, 2015. The Doris A. Howell Foundation announced the 2015 Cheryl Wilson Nursing Scholars to Ph.D. candidates Noelle Lipkin Leveque, sponsored by Cynthia D. Connaly,…
Every year in May, the Office on Women’s Health celebrates Women’s Health Week. Let’s face it: when we are in our 20’s we think we are invincible! But the foundation…
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…
Come and meet Emily Judd at the Howell Foundation Lecture “Small Lifestyle Changes for Improving Women’s Health” on May 20th. The Howell Foundation announced that Emily Judd was awarded the…
We’ve all heard that exercise, managing stress and healthy eating are the cornerstone of a healthy life. You can find tons of advice on how to make simple lifestyle changes…
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.…