The Center for Closing the Health Gap

10/08/2026

When it comes to caring for a loved one, you have to take care of you. Join us Saturday for our free Caregivers Support event in Forest Park. Sign up at https://closingthehealthgap.org/eventbrite. ❤

10/07/2026

Do you have a family member or friend who cares for a loved one over 60 years of age? Or maybe you're on that journey yourself. Join us Saturday, October 10 at the Forest Park Senior Center for our next Caregivers Support Series free event. Sign up at https://closingthehealthgap.org/eventbrite.

10/02/2026

Racial disparities in breast cancer have persisted for years. Though Black women have a slightly lower incidence of breast cancer, they face a mortality rate that is 38% higher than that of white women. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, Health Gap CEO Renee Mahaffey Harris, MPH discusses its impact on Black women and the Black community.

10/01/2026

Today from 10am-1pm, Healthy Moms and Babes will be onsite at the Price Hill Branch Library with their Mobile Van Outreach Program! It's designed to connect women and children in our community with resources, referrals, and education. We hope to see you there!

Healthy Moms and Babes will be onsite with their Mobile Van Outreach Program, which is designed to connect women and children in the community with resources, referrals, and education. Services include: All Health Services are FREE (pregnancy, STI and blood pressure testing, ultrasound (coming soon)...

09/29/2026

Don't miss FAITH & FITNESS FUSION at The Church of Christ at Kennedy Heights this Saturday, October 3 from 10am-4pm! 🫶🏿

09/24/2026

We're just two days away from our next Caregiver Support Series event! If you or someone you love is carrying the weight of being a caregiver, please spread the word and join us on Saturday.

📌 Join Us September 26 for Our Next Caregivers Support Series Event ❤️

Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10AM - 2PM
Mt. Healthy Branch Library, Cincinnati, OH

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caregiver-support-series-tickets-1986638483182

𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝟲𝟬+ 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗲, 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽, 𝗧𝗼𝗼
Knowing you aren't alone is just the start. We can help you find support and restoration. You love the person in your care. You want to be there for them, but caregiving increases the risk of depression and illness. That's where we come in. Our series gives you a space to share what you're going through, gain coping tools, and practice self-care, surrounded by others like you in similar situations.

09/23/2026

100 days from today - on January 1 – more than 10 million Americans and thousands of people right here in Cincinnati will be at risk for losing their healthcare coverage when new federal work and reporting requirements kick in for Medicaid recipients. Health Gap CEO Renee Mahaffey Harris, MPH talks about the devastating impact it will have as reduced access means delayed care for high-burden conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease that disproportionately hurt the Black community. The answer? In November, we must vote and participate in a process designed to protect us.

09/21/2026

Dr. Anisa Shomo talks about Hope, Health & Happiness – an inspiring workshop this Saturday for all of us dealing with grief, loss, and even suicidal thoughts. Join us!

🗓️ When: Saturday, September 26 from 10am – 1pm
📍 Where: Center for Closing the Health Gap Offices (3200 Burnet Ave.)
👉 Register at bit.ly/HealthGapEvents or call 513-585-9879 with questions.