The Cincinnati Black medical community, in partnership with the Health Gap and Cincinnati Medical Association, has united to dispel vaccination myths and educate us about vaccine safety. The 3 available COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, including and especially for all Black people over age 16! More than 50 Black physicians signed a letter to help all of … Read More
The Health Expo is the Health Gap’s annual event bringing health access directly to the Cincinnati community. This free event allows attendees to take advantage of healthy lifestyle information, healthy food and fitness, and enjoy local and national entertainment. The 17th Annual Health Expo took place virtually. If you missed it or would like to … Read More
We’ve been defined by the standards of others for far too long. It’s time to reclaim our narrative. Imagine dreaming to become a ballet dancer, but realizing it’s an impossible option because your butt or hips are “too big.” What if you were told your hair is “too coarse and thick”, your skin color is … Read More
We stand with the proclamation from the White House that named April 11-17, Black Maternal Health Week. A person’s race should never determine their health outcomes and far too many Black women have been tragically denied safety and equity in pregnancy and childbirth. Becoming a mother-to-be should be a happy occasion, but because we are … Read More
Have you experienced sexual assault? If you have, you are not alone. More than 1 in 5 women in America experience sexual violence while 1 in 3 women suffer from domestic violence that often has sexual associations. Disproportionately, women of color experience sexual violence even more frequently. We, as Black women, face unfair stereotypes and … Read More