Donna Hill Howes, RN

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Donna Hill Howes, RN, MS is Senior Vice President for Sharecare and a Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board member. An expert in consumer and professional health education, Ms. Hill Howes is responsible for the development of strategic content partnerships for the Sharecare platform. She was President of StayWell Productions (MediMedia) and stood at the helm of The International Health & Medical Media Awards, more commonly known as the “Oscars in Health & Medicine” for many years.

Hill Howes has been an integral member of the broadcast media for 25 years. She was associate producer and host of the syndicated consumer health talk show, “Vital Signs”. She was co-executive producer for the kids health series, “98.6 ALIVE!” which was acquired by FOX Kids Network. Hill Howes associate produced and co-hosted the first-ever television series for nurses, “NURSING APPROACH”, sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau International. Hill Howes currently serves on the Board of Directors for several organizations.

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