In recognition of the many donors that make it possible for students to accomplish their dreams, UCSD celebrated the community’s donations at their annual Hearts and Scholars dinner in February…
Tag: Women’s Health
The POWER of RED: Wear it on Friday to Support Heart Health Awareness
“Go Red for Women”, a date designed to support heart health awareness in women, is the first Friday each February. The story behind wearing red to raise awareness the first…
Heart Health Month: The Facts you NEED to Know!
As February comes around, Heart Health month awareness takes center stage. Education on the risks of heart disease in women is crucial for a long, healthy life. You have probably…
On Science and Tattoos: One that you might DEFINITELY want to get!
The Howell Foundation will be kicking off the year with a presentation on tattoos … not the kind that stay with you for life, but the one that can definitely…
Moving Towards the Cure: Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease - Part 3 of 4
“It Works!” Dr. James Paterniti presenting himself as a great testimonial that Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease might be an alternative to managing the disease, along with his Minds…
Brad Benter: From Restaurateur to Financial Advisor, Philanthropist and all the Stars in Between
Brad Benter is a third-generation San Diegan. He graduated from Torrey Pines High School and remembers being brought to the river beds in Carmel Valley for a science class right…
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…
Eye Opening Facts About Depression
Even though the function of the brain is a mystery, the causes and effects of depression are not. The facts about depression and the statistics are STAGGERING! The question is…
Howell Foundation Awards Three New Scholarships to Young Promising San Diegans
New Scholarships focused on ensuring women’s health in current medical research Calcium imbalance and its effect on arrhythmia, papillary thyroid cancer and HPV awareness in the military among the fields of study Over…
Howell Foundation awards the Cheryl A Wilson Nursing Scholarship to Jennifer Buechel
Cheryl A Wilson Nursing Scholarship went to PhD Student from the University of San Diego will be focusing on HPV Vaccine knowledge and use among military personnel. 2013 Scholar, now…
Howell Foundation to hold the third installment of its trademark Luncheon Series with the presentation "The Unmentionables: What Every Woman Should Know about Pelvic Health"
Howell Foundation will address two topics: A Speaker will discuss diagnosis and treatment of common pelvic health disorders and actions to support pelvic floor health and a presentation of the…
Where are they now? Carmen Colombo
Dr. Banka and Dr. Colombo by Dr. Carole Banka Carmen Colombo was the 2013 recipient of the Howell Foundation’s Cheryl A. Wilson Nursing Scholarship. She is a 2014 graduate…
Food for thought: Time and a brief introspective on life, love, and humor by Dr. Beatrice Rose
The Doris a Howell Foundation named its first Emeritus Board Member this year, Dr. Beatrice Rose. She however, is used to being ‘the first’ at many things. Like few in…
Share your Mediterranean recipes during Mediterranean Diet Month!
Just last month the Howell Foundation hosted an expert that gave us an overview of the benefits of managing pain through nutrition and the Mediterranean Diet. Advocacy for nutrition…
The BIG Five Recommendations to Manage Pain through an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
The latest approach to pain management through nutrition gave us an insight on foods to eat and avoid when dealing with chronic pain. Presented by Dr. Robert Bonakdar from the…
Creating an Impact on Women’s Health: Meeting the people behind the Doris A. Howell Foundation
The Doris A Howell Foundation would not be able to function without the valuable support of our Board, Friends of Howell and supporters who attend our events religiously! But who…