Belita Cowan

Profile Updated: March 23, 2026
Residing In Ann Arbor, MI USA
Spouse/Partner Ron Jochim
Homepage search my name
one thousand citations
Occupation President, Lymphoma Foundation of America
Children daughter age 29, born 1996. Graduated from Univ of Toledo w/ a 3.6 GPA. We are so proud of her. She More…is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and works for our local ambulance service.
Yes! Attending Reunion
Comments

I am the founder of the National Women's health Network (1974)
I am the founder of the Lymphoma Foundation of America (1986)
I am the founder of her-self newspaper (1972)
I have a Master's degree from the University of Michigan.
I served as Health Policy Advisor to the Maryland Attorney General (1985-89)
I received the Sentinel Award from the Black Women's Health Imperative (2023)
I have authored 3 books: Women's Health Care: Resources, Writings and Bibliographies. Health Care Shopper's Guide: 59 Ways to Save Money, Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know.
I have presented testimony as an expert witness before the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and U.S. Food & Drug Administration

After all these years (since 4th grade), Cheryl Stahl (Bremson) and I remain best buddies. What a joy!