OUR HEALTH OUR WELLNESS is a national, month-long observance designed to drive health behavior change through education, prevention, intervention, and access.
Powered by the Black Health Matters Foundation’s trusted platform and partners, the initiative expands its reach into multigenerational communities by delivering population specific education and engagement based on 12 years of learnings.
April 2026
National Health Observance
Access
Drive informed patient providers shared decision making through health fluency programming and patient provider matching initiatives.
Prevention
Change the conversation on owning your health in America’s communities by focusing barriers to awareness, education and access to health and wellness options.
Intervention
Activate multigenerational communities nationally who are currently experiencing illness as well as those who are concerned about their susceptibility for such to set goals to improve and maintain their health trajectory and wellness direction.
10 Million People
Reached through community programs, educational content, and health awareness initiatives designed to help people better understand their health and available resources.
5+ COMMUNITIES
Programs and events hosted in cities across the country to connect individuals with trusted health information, screenings, and local resources.
3,000 Connections*
Helping individuals connect with healthcare professionals, educational programs, and community resources that support informed health decisions.
5,000 Health Screenings*
Providing access to screenings that help identify risk factors related to cancer, heart health, diabetes, kidney disease, and other common health concerns.
Supporting Health in Communities
Across the U.S.
Our programs focus on communities where access to trusted health information, screenings, and local resources can make a meaningful difference. By working with local partners, we aim to connect people with support that help them better understand and manage their health.
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Philadelphia, PA
New York City, NY
Jackson, MS
Houston, TX
Online & Community Programs
We share trusted health information online so people can learn more about their health and available resources through:
Easy-to-understand health education content
Interactive quizzes and self-assessments
Live discussions with health experts and community leaders
Multilingual information, including Spanish-language content
We work with local organizations and trusted community leaders to bring health education and services directly into communities through:
Community education sessions and health screenings
Partnerships with trusted local leaders and organizations
Guidance on finding healthcare resources and follow-up support
- Opportunities to ask questions and learn directly from health experts