Closing the Health Gap is a national campaign designed to help improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations, who are affected by serious diseases and health conditions at far greater rates than other Americans.

Three key elements of the Closing the Health Gap campaign are Take A Loved One for a Checkup Day, Celebra La Vida Con Salud, and our newest effort, Know What to Do for Life.

Know What to Do for Life is an educational campaign to help reduce the infant mortality rate among African Americans by reducing the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), preterm birth, and low birth weight.

Scheduled for the third Tuesday of each September, Take A Loved One for a Checkup Day encourages individuals to take charge of their health by visiting a health professional (doctor, nurse, dentist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other health provider), making an appointment for a visit, attending a health event in the community or helping a friend, neighbor or family member do the same.Learn More…-->

Celebra La Vida Con Salud (Celebrate a Healthy Life) promotes prevention and celebrates health by drawing upon family and community strengths to make good health practices a part of daily living.

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