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    We are very proud that so many have volunteered their time and experience in moving the Howell Foundation forward.  Collectively, our team has more that 480 years of experience in the areas of academic research, medicine, business, finance, law, community and education.  Our philanthropic spirit is what keeps us focused on the road map towards women’s health.

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    Our outreach efforts are geared towards providing the latest information regarding women’s health to turn knowledge into action: events, speaker service and research support.
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    We seek to advance women’s health by encouraging students to pursue careers impacting women’s health in order to accelerate solutions to women’s health problems.

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    CEI’s goal is to support researchers working with community organizations to develop and evaluate programs designed to address issues affecting women’s health in the greater San Diego community.

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    Advances of Breast Cancer Research in 2018: Making history with the WISDOM trial.

    Advances of Breast Cancer Research in 2018: Making history with the WISDOM trial.

    October 30, 2018in Breast Cancer, Technology and our Health

    “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…

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    Celebrating the life of a remarkable woman, Dr. Skaidrite "Skai" Krisans

    Celebrating the life of a remarkable woman, Dr. Skaidrite "Skai" Krisans

    August 31, 2018in Board of Directors, Events, Women's Health Awareness

    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…

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    Are you addicted?

    Are you addicted?

    August 7, 2018in Addiction Disorders, Advanced analytics

      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,…

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    A reminder on why women's health research is so important, what the Howell Foundation does about it, and why YOU should care!

    A reminder on why women's health research is so important, what the Howell Foundation does about it, and why YOU should care!

    May 21, 2018in Women's Health Awareness, Women's Health organizations in San Diego, Women's Health Research support

    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…

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    Welcoming our New Co-Chairs: Education on Women's Health Research is in Good Hands Indeed!

    Welcoming our New Co-Chairs: Education on Women's Health Research is in Good Hands Indeed!

    February 20, 2018in Board of Directors

    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…

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    Women of WISDOM don't let their friends stay confused! Screening is so important.

    Women of WISDOM don't let their friends stay confused! Screening is so important.

    February 8, 2018in Breast Cancer

    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…

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    Meet the "Mother of Hospice" and her endless support for women's health!

    Meet the "Mother of Hospice" and her endless support for women's health!

    November 25, 2017in Doris Howell Foundation, Dr. Doris Howell, Palliative Care & Hospice

    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…

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    A yearly reminder: Have you checked yourself? Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    A yearly reminder: Have you checked yourself? Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    October 13, 2017in Advanced analytics, Breast Cancer

    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…

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    Autism, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, HIV Care for Women and Rett Syndrome among the fields of research of the 2017 Howell - UCSD Scholars.

    Autism, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, HIV Care for Women and Rett Syndrome among the fields of research of the 2017 Howell - UCSD Scholars.

    June 29, 2017in Howell-UCSD Scholarships

    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…

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    Breast Cancer Awareness Reminder: have you checked yourself?

    Breast Cancer Awareness Reminder: have you checked yourself?

    October 21, 2016in Breast Cancer

    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…

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    by Carolyn Northrup
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    Howell Foundation presents the field of research of the 2015 Cheryl Wilson Nursing Scholars

    Howell Foundation presents the field of research of the 2015 Cheryl Wilson Nursing Scholars

    September 26, 2016in Cheryl A. Wilson Nursing Research Scholarship Award, Doris Howell Foundation, Women's Health Research support

    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,…

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    Women's Health Week: The time to start taking care of one's health is NOW for a healthy life. Are you up for a challenge?

    Women's Health Week: The time to start taking care of one's health is NOW for a healthy life. Are you up for a challenge?

    May 10, 2016in Women's Health Awareness

    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…

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    Being Grateful for all the Nurses that cross our path!

    Being Grateful for all the Nurses that cross our path!

    May 8, 2016in Latest News in Women's Health Research, Women's Health Awareness, Women's Health organizations in San Diego

    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…

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    Howell-UCSD Scholar Emily Judd to Conduct Research on Depression.

    Howell-UCSD Scholar Emily Judd to Conduct Research on Depression.

    May 5, 2016in Howell-UCSD Scholarships

    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…

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    Simple Lifestyle Changes for Improving Women’s Health

    Simple Lifestyle Changes for Improving Women’s Health

    April 25, 2016in Events, Fundraising

    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…

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    Legacy Council Kickoff Meeting seeks to Ensure the History behind the Doris A. Howell Foundation.

    Legacy Council Kickoff Meeting seeks to Ensure the History behind the Doris A. Howell Foundation.

    April 22, 2016in Board of Directors

    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.…

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