The Center for Closing the Health Gap

The Center for Closing the Health Gap We are a community-based non-profit organization

Parenting today comes with a lot of pressure and unanswered questions, especially when it comes to our kids’ emotional a...
02/24/2026

Parenting today comes with a lot of pressure and unanswered questions, especially when it comes to our kids’ emotional and mental well-being.

This conversation brings parents together in a safe, supportive space with experts they can trust. We want families to leave and powered and better equipped to support their children.

Join us for this impactful event with the Cincinnati Association of Black Psychologist at the Holloman Center for Justice on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 9- 11:30 a.m.

Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

Register using the link in our bio on Instagram and this link on Facebook: https://closingthehealthgap.org/eventbrite/

We Must Save Us. ™️

02/23/2026

That moment you realize you can save a life— is priceless.

CPR isn’t just a skill, it’s a superpower in YOUR HANDS. When seconds counts your CPR skills turn panic into purpose.

This month we held two FULL and FREE CPR classes during. Statistics show our communities are less likely to GIVE CPR because we don’t know how to safely. Give yourself the skills you need to save others!

This week we will share why some people chose to add this life saving skill to their knowledge.

We Must Save Us. ™️

It’s time for the 4th annual Black women’s health and wellness expo 🎉Join Sisters of the Heart Network and other Black w...
02/23/2026

It’s time for the 4th annual Black women’s health and wellness expo 🎉

Join Sisters of the Heart Network and other Black women to claim wellness and create new visions — for YOURSELF and your family.

To purchase tickets use Zelle 513-896-0741

We Must Save Us. ™️

🎉🎉Congratulations to our President & CEO Renee Mahaffey Harris on her award at the 2026 Health Care Heroes Awards presen...
02/20/2026

🎉🎉Congratulations to our President & CEO Renee Mahaffey Harris on her award at the 2026 Health Care Heroes Awards presented by the Cincinnati Business Courier.

Mahaffey was awarded the C suite winner award. This recognition is given to top executives in the greater Cincinnati area, highlighting leadership, innovation, and commitment to their organization and community. The award is a testament of their ability to drive results and make a significant impact and their respective fields.

🏆 These awards honor professionals who significantly elevate the quality of healthcare in Greater Cincinnati. It recognizes contributions through research, innovation, management; entrepreneurship, community outreach and patient care.

Let’s continue to do this work TOGETHER. 🤝

We Must Save Us. ™️

🎉 For the first time, five Black surgical residence are leading the way at John Hopkins Hospital. 🩺The doctors are: 👩🏾‍⚕...
02/19/2026

🎉 For the first time, five Black surgical residence are leading the way at John Hopkins Hospital.

🩺The doctors are: 👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️
Valentina S. Alia, M.D.
Lawrence B. Brown, M.D., Ph.D, M.P.H.
Ivy Mannoh, M.D.
Zachary Obinna Enumah, M.D., Ph.D, M.A.
Ifeoluwa Shoyombo, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.

This marks the FIRST TIME in program’s history that an all-Black team of senior residents and second year post graduate specialized residents has taken the reins.

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉

We Must Save Us.

❤️🖤💚

While February is known for candy hearts and roses, the Center for Closing the Health Gap is giving Cincinnati something...
02/18/2026

While February is known for candy hearts and roses, the Center for Closing the Health Gap is giving Cincinnati something even better-the
power to save a heartbeat.

On Valentine’s Day we hosted our first session of FREE CPR training sessions.

Attendees learned updated CPR steps that make saving a life simpler than ever.

“There’s no greater act of love than saving someone’s life,” said Renee Mahaffey Harris, our President & CEO. “ Our goal is to turn awareness into action-and this event is one way to strengthen hearts across our city.”

Stay tuned for our recap video!

We Must Save Us.

Rev. Jesse Jackson taught us that fighting for justice means showing up – with courage, vision, and love for our people....
02/17/2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson taught us that fighting for justice means showing up – with courage, vision, and love for our people.

Today we honor his life. From his work alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to founding Operation PUSH, he spent more than six decades fighting for global human dignity.

His legacy reminds us that real change comes from persistence in faith.

Rest in peace. 🕊️

The fight for maternal mortality STILL exists but thank you Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens for your fight in pioneering medic...
02/13/2026

The fight for maternal mortality STILL exists but thank you Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens for your fight in pioneering medicine and reproductive health.

Dr. Dickens was a pioneering obstetrician-gynecologist who championed teen pregnancy prevention, cancer screening, and safe childbirth for Black women.

Her advocacy still echoes in today’s fight against maternal mortality disparities.

We Must Save Us. ™️

Let’s celebrate the first black registered nurse🎉Mary Eliza Mahoney broke racial barriers in health care by becoming the...
02/11/2026

Let’s celebrate the first black registered nurse🎉

Mary Eliza Mahoney broke racial barriers in health care by becoming the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a professional nursing license.

She co-founded the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses, paving the way for diversity, respect, and leadership in the field.

Tag your favorite nurse and tell them thank you for all you do!

We Must Save Us. ™️

02/09/2026

Our hearts carry more than blood – they carry our burdens.

From neighborhood stress and work demands to racism, financial strain, and daily survival – the toll on our hearts is real.

Black Americans are more likely to experience high blood pressure, chronic stress, and heart disease, not because we’re broken, but because the world often weighs harder on us.

🫀This American Heart Month, remember: caring for your heart means caring for your peace.

💪🏾Breathe. Move. Rest. Connect. Heal.

Because your heart deserves rest too. ❤️

We Must Save Us. ™️

💉🩸Dr. Drew is a blood plasma and transfusion pioneer. He revolutionized emergency medicine by developing large scale blo...
02/08/2026

💉🩸Dr. Drew is a blood plasma and transfusion pioneer. He revolutionized emergency medicine by developing large scale blood banks during World War II.

His research and blood storage and plasma separation has saved millions of lives – and he fought against segregated blood donation policies.

We Must Save Us. ™️

👩🏽‍🎓 We celebrate the first black woman to earn a PhD in psychology. Dr. Prosser researched how racism and school segreg...
02/05/2026

👩🏽‍🎓 We celebrate the first black woman to earn a PhD in psychology. Dr. Prosser researched how racism and school segregation affected mental health and identity. Her early insights paved the way for today’s focus on culturally competent mental healthcare.

We Must Save Us.™️

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3120 Burnet Avenue, Ste 201
Cincinnati, OH
45229

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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https://closingthehealthgap.org/health-expo/

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