Keeping the Women we Love Healthy

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 the latest breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Disease research.  From Science Daily, “the inheritance of small changes in DNA alters the expression of the PM20D1 gene and is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.” When you know about the differences between men and women, and heart health, it started with research.   Today, not only do we know about the differences between men and women when dealing with heart disease, but thanks to organizations like Be There San Diego and the Howell Luncheon Series, we now have an insight on new technology being developed to prevent and monitor heart health. When you discuss mammography screening guidelines for breast health, it started with research.   As a matter of fact, our own Dr. Andrea Lacroix wi...

                                                  #### About the Doris A. Howell Foundation: For the past 23 years, The Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research has been dedicated to keeping to women we love healthy by making a long-term, positive impact on women’s health.  To date, it is the premier organization advancing women’s health. The organization does so by funding scholarships to students researching issues affecting women’s health; providing a forum for medical experts, scientists, doctors, and researchers to convey timely information on topics relevant to women’s health, and by funding research initiatives that improve the health of under-served women and increase awareness and advocacy in the community; bringing women's health research to a full cycle.                 ...

More often than not, women’s health  IS   family health.  By donating towards the Howell Foundation’s community research  and scholarship programs  you help ensure that the illness in the lives of the women you love are diagnosed and treated accordingly.  Women’s health starts with research and continues with education. Here are some suggestions on how you can help this #givingTuesday.  Become a Friend of Howell.  Your small donation or full scholarship award  can help us achieve BIG things; among them, helping young scholars achieve their education goals and dreams!   Attend our events.  Spreading the word with family and friends  or participating with sponsorships  allows us to catch up while enjoying wonderful food and perhaps a great glass of wine.  Donate on behalf of your organization.   Women –and men-- in your company or foundation will have the opportunity to learn more about the women i...

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 injured, nurses provide advice and sometimes much needed emotional support to patients and their families as well.  Being a nurse goes beyond helping doctors in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. In recognition to the amazing work nurses do to help our health in the research field, and to honor the help of one of our own, the Howell Foundation established the Cheryl A. Wilson Nursing Scholarship 6 years ago. Current CEO of St. Senior Homes & Services in San Diego, Ms. Wilson holds a Master’s degree from the University of Redlands, MA and an RN from Prince Henry's Nursing School.  Ms. Wilson has earlier experience as a Critical Care/Operating nurse and consultant to long-term care programs/new programs & facilities development. Prior to her current position, she als...

"How many of you have wives; how many of you  have daughters; how many of you have sisters?  And I know you all have mothers...  What do you do to help them stay healthy?"  ~Dr. Doris A. Howell 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 women in under-served communities through research programs specifically designed to address their health concerns; women who otherwise might not have access to the latest information on women's health. Imagine the difference the right information at the right time can make on your own health related decisions. Women's health should not be left to imagination.  Women's health starts with research and ends with education. Thanks to the Friends of Howell and all our generous supporters, the Foundation has provided over 200 research scholarships and contributed ov...