2026 HEALTH EXPO
Thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, entertainment, and Health Expo participants for making Cincinnati’s largest community health experience a success!
This event would not be possible without you. From fitness demos to health screenings, live entertainment, and family fun, we shared and learned about taking control of our health at every age.
We look forward to seeing you next year in 2027! Check back for updates throughout the year.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Washington Park
Join Cincinnati’s largest community health experience!
Reimagined for 2026, this free, community event centers on your health! Families and neighbors are invited to take part in hands-on activities, free health screenings, and trusted local resources.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & HEALTH SCREENINGS
A full-day lineup of fitness, food, health screenings, education and entertainment
WE MUST SAVE US® MAIN STAGE
WE MUST SAVE US® MAIN STAGE
PAVILIONS
MOVE RIGHT PAVILION
10:00 a.m.
Stronger Together
Total Body Experience: Strength, Cardio, Mobility Training, Build Confidence with Total Training Services LLC
11:00 a.m.
Chosen Fit: Stronger Together Strength, Cardio and Mobility with Denham Miller and Dr. Mya P. Miller
11:00 a.m.
30-Minute Body Refresher Cardio and Stretch Session with Brozia and Renee Joiner
11:30 a.m.
Line Dancing with Metro Cincinnati Dance Association and Jenis Brassell
1:00 p.m.
Breath Work & Meditation with Blu Cauthen
1:30 p.m.
Hoop Vibes with Pamela Carter
2:00 p.m.
Weight of Faith Community-Led Workout with Phyllis and Lyla
2:30 p.m.
Workout: Glutes & Legs with Martasha Colvin
3:00 p.m.
Cynsational Fitness with Cynthia Mobley
3:30 p.m.
Dance & Hip Hop: Fitness with Jackiedra Wilson
EAT RIGHT PAVILION
10:30 a.m.
Food Demonstration with Stephanie Jackson
11:00 a.m.
Food Nutritionist Daphene Baines
11:30 a.m.
Food Demonstration with Stephanie Jackson
12:00 p.m.
Healthy Meal Prep – Lean Kitchen with Sonjay Jones
1:00 p.m.
Healthy Rice Rolls with Rotunda
1:30 p.m.
Food Demonstration with Nourish @ Be
2:00 p.m.
Juices with Juicing with Kiki
3:00 p.m.
Food Education with Overeaters Anonymous
LIVE RIGHT PAVILION
All Day
Free Chair Massages with Uzima Rejuvenation Station
Chiropractic Care with Urgent Care Chiropractor —Mt. Auburn
Free Tumeric and Ginger Shots from Juicing with Kiwi
Mental Health Services from ASPI
Every Hour
Free B12 shots from Plush IV Therapy—Brandi
(limited quantities)
CHILDREN’S PAVILION
All Day Events with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Free Health Screenings
Face Painting
Balloon Art
Games
Starting at 12:30 p.m.
Chess Tournament with Let’s Get It Productions
PAVILIONS
MOVE RIGHT PAVILION
10:00 a.m.
Stronger Together
Total Body Experience: Strength, Cardio, Mobility Training, Build Confidence with Total Training Services LLC
11:00 a.m.
Chosen Fit: Stronger Together Strength, Cardio and Mobility with Denham Miller and Dr. Mya P. Miller
11:00 a.m.
30-Minute Body Refresher Cardio and Stretch Session with Brozia and Renee Joiner
11:30 a.m.
Line Dancing with Metro Cincinnati Dance Association and Jenis Brassell
1:00 p.m.
Breath Work & Meditation with Blu Cauthen
1:30 p.m.
Hoop Vibes with Pamela Carter
2:00 p.m.
Weight of Faith Community-Led Workout with Phyllis and Lyla
2:30 p.m.
Workout: Glutes & Legs with Martasha Colvin
3:00 p.m.
Cynsational Fitness with Cynthia Mobley
3:30 p.m.
Dance & Hip Hop: Fitness with Jackiedra Wilson
EAT RIGHT PAVILION
10:30 a.m.
Food Demonstration with Stephanie Jackson
11:00 a.m.
Food Nutritionist Daphene Baines
11:30 a.m.
Food Demonstration with Stephanie Jackson
12:00 p.m.
Healthy Meal Prep – Lean Kitchen with Sonjay Jones
1:00 p.m.
Healthy Rice Rolls with Rotunda
1:30 p.m.
Food Demonstration with Nourish @ Be
2:00 p.m.
Juices with Juicing with Kiki
3:00 p.m.
Food Education with Overeaters Anonymous
LIVE RIGHT PAVILION
All Day
Free Chair Massages with Uzima Rejuvenation Station
Chiropractic Care with Urgent Care Chiropractor —Mt. Auburn
Free Tumeric and Ginger Shots from Juicing with Kiwi
Mental Health Services from ASPI
Every Hour
Free B12 shots from Plush IV Therapy—Brandi
(limited quantities)
CHILDREN’S PAVILION
All Day Events with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Free Health Screenings
Face Painting
Balloon Art
Games
Starting at 12:30 p.m.
Chess Tournament with Let’s Get It Productions
HEALTH SCREENINGS & EDUCATION
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Blood Pressure
Body Mass Index
Waist Circumference
Cholesterol (mg/dl)
Mammography
COVID-19 Vaccine
Glucose
Lung Cancer
Throat & Neck Cancer
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Fall Risk Assessment
Behavioral Health
Prostrate Screening
Anemia Screening
Spinal Screenings
HIV/AIDS
Colon Screening
Vision
CHILD SCREENINGS
Vision
Hearing
Speech
Type 1 Diabetes
Body Mass Index
Sports Physical
HEALTH EDUCATION
Ask the Doctor
Stop the Bleed
Women’s Services
Fire Prevention
Organ Donation Awareness
Black Men in Medicine
Oral Health Education
Mental Health Education
Smoking Cessation
Primary Care Information
Chiropractor
HIV/AIDS Support
Cancer Support Services
Medicare/Medicaid Services
On-Demand Urgent Care In-Home
Breastfeeding Education
Social Services/Community Health Workers
HEALTH SCREENINGS & EDUCATION
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Blood Pressure
Body Mass Index
Waist Circumference
Cholesterol (mg/dl)
Mammography
COVID-19 Vaccine
Glucose
Lung Cancer
Throat & Neck Cancer
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Fall Risk Assessment
Behavioral Health
Prostrate Screening
Anemia Screening
Spinal Screenings
HIV/AIDS
Colon Screening
Vision
CHILD SCREENINGS
HEALTH EDUCATION
Three phones. Three lifelines. One Truth: Help is just a call away
911
For emergencies that need sirens, speed, and split-second decisions
988
For mental health crisis, emotional support, and suicide prevention
211
For everyday struggles: housing, food, bills, and finding local resources
Three phones. Three lifelines. One Truth: Help is just a call away
911
For emergencies that need sirens, speed, and split-second decisions
988
For mental health crisis, emotional support, and suicide prevention
211
For everyday struggles: housing, food, bills, and finding local resources
LATEST NEWS FOR THE HEALTH EXPO
Bold, Interactive Experiences in the
Heart of Downtown Cincinnati
Full Schedule Announced for 2026 Health Expo on April 25, Featuring Dynamic Performances, Interactive Wellness Experiences and Community Activations
Center for Closing the Health Gap Unveils Day-Long Lineup of Fitness, Food, Mental Health and Entertainment Programming at Washington Park
The Center for Closing the Health Gap has released the full schedule of activations, performances and experiences for the highly anticipated 2026 Health Expo, taking place Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington Park. The reimagined Expo will deliver a high-energy, fully immersive community experience featuring live entertainment, hands-on wellness activities, cooking demonstrations, mental health resources, youth programming and more – all designed to empower individuals to take charge of their health.
“We are creating a space where health is not just something you learn about, it’s something you experience,” said Renee Mahaffey Harris, President and CEO of the Center for Closing the Health Gap. “From movement and nutrition to mental health and community connection, every moment of the Health Expo is designed to meet people where they are and inspire action.”
MAIN STAGE HIGHLIGHTS
The We Must Save Us® Main Stage will serve as the heartbeat of the Expo, featuring a full day of engaging performances and conversations:
- Run Club Kickoff (8:45 a.m.) to energize the day
- Pilates Experience: “Strong, Sculpted & Still Soft”
- IMEC Combine featuring former Cincinnati Bengals Ickey Woods and Joe Kelly
- Live CEO Podcast Conversation
- Mind Over Masterpiece wellness discussion
- Dance, Dance, Dance Fitness Showcase
- PLOT to Purpose Community Activation led by local fraternities and sororities
MOVE RIGHT PAVILION: FITNESS & MOVEMENT
Attendees can participate in interactive fitness sessions throughout the day, including:
- Line dancing and hip-hop fitness
- African dance and cultural movement
- Guided breathwork and meditation
- Strength and conditioning workouts
- “Hoop Vibes” and community-based fitness experiences
EAT RIGHT PAVILION: FOOD & NUTRITION
The Expo will feature live cooking demonstrations and nutrition education designed to make healthy eating accessible and practical:
- Healthy meal prep sessions
- Juicing demonstrations and tastings
- Nutrition coaching and food education
- Interactive sessions with local chefs and wellness experts
LIVE RIGHT ZONE: HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES
Free services and wellness resources will be available throughout the day, including:
- Chair massages and chiropractic care
- B12 shots and wellness therapies
- Mental health services and support
- Nutrition-based wellness offerings
- The Expo will also feature important community resources, including access to 988 (mental health support), 211 (community services), and emergency response education
CHILDREN’S PAVILION: FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN
Families can enjoy a full slate of youth-focused programming:
- Free health screenings for children
- Face painting and balloon art
- Games and interactive activities
- Youth chess tournament and engagement programming
A COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE WITH IMPACT
In addition to programming, the 2026 Health Expo will offer more than 20 free health screenings and connect attendees to critical resources, continuing its legacy of impact across Cincinnati communities. “This is what ‘We Must Save Us’ looks like in action,” Mahaffey Harris added. “We are bringing together trusted partners, culturally relevant experiences and life-saving resources all in one place to help our residents live healthier, longer lives.”
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Closing the Health Gap recognizes the generous support of its 2026 Health Expo sponsors:
- Presenting Sponsors: Cincinnati Children’s, UC Health, The Christ Hospital Health Network, and the City of Cincinnati
- Major Health Expo Sponsors: Kroger, Molina Healthcare, bi3, Humana, Interact for Health, Network for Hope, U.S. Bank, Mercy Health, Metro, and TriHealth
- Health Expo Partner Sponsors: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Council on Aging (COA), Meijer, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Bristol Myers Squibb, The Health Collaborative, CareSource, and The Divine Nine organizations
Health Expo Returns in 2026 with Bold, Interactive Experiences in the Heart of Downtown Cincinnati
Center for Closing the Health Gap Reintroduces Reimagined Signature Event on April 25 at Washington Park
The Center for Closing the Health Gap is announcing the return of its signature Health Expo. Reimagined for 2026 as a highly interactive, participant-driven community experience focused on prevention, empowerment, and transformation. The event will take place Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Washington Park and is expected to welcome more than 10,000 attendees.
Launched by former mayor of the city of Cincinnati Dwight Tillery, the Health Expo has reached more than 200,000 attendees and provided nearly 50,000 health screenings since its inaugural event in 2004.
“This is how we bring We Must Save Us to life,” said Renee Mahaffey Harris, President and CEO of the Center for Closing the Health Gap. “The Health Expo has always been about removing barriers to health. In 2026, we’re taking that commitment further by creating an environment where people actively engage, learn, and take ownership of their health.”
In addition to interactive experiences, the 2026 Health Expo will offer more than 20 free health screenings in partnership with UC Health, Health Collaborative, Cincinnati Children’s, TriHealth, Mercy Health, the Ohio Department of Health, and Network for Hope. Screenings will include blood pressure, glucose levels, BMI, mammography, select cancer screenings, and hearing, vision, and speech testing for children.
“Sponsors will be embedded,” said Romayne Jones, producer of the 2026 Expo and owner of ROJO Productions. “We’re building an event that feels dynamic, welcoming, and truly impactful.”
OUR SPONSORS
Thank you for helping make the Health Expo possible!
PRESENTING SPONSORS
MAJOR HEALTH SPONSORS
EXPO SPONSORS
MEDIA PARTNER
