The Maryland Assembly is an advocacy organization that promotes school-based health care as a means to advance the belief that all Maryland children and youth have a basic fundamental right to access and receive comprehensive, quality health care.
School-based health care represents an essential strategy toward improving the lives of Maryland’s children and their families and optimizing their ability to become contributing members of society. School-based health care addresses the unique needs of children and youth and increases access to medical, mental, dental and/or other health related services.
MASBHC’s biggest initiatives include our participation in Hallways to Health through the School Based Health Alliance, our annual conference, and our advocacy work.
Maryland Celebrates 40 years of School Based Health Centers!
Back in 1985, the Baltimore City Health Department took a bold visionary step opening the first 7 school-based health centers. Fast forward to today, and there are nearly 90 centers across the state! These centers are vital, providing comprehensive primary, acute, and preventative health services, as well as chronic condition management, directly to students, families, and communities in Maryland.
To honor this incredible milestone, the Maryland Assembly on School Based Health Care (MASBHC) connected with some of the early pioneering figures in school-based health care, along with emerging leaders who are shaping the future. They shared their thoughts and congratulations to Maryland on its 40th anniversary, capturing their inspiring memories and words in a special video.
You can play a part in ensuring the continued success and future growth of school-based health care. Please consider making a donation to the Maryland Assembly on School Based Health Care today. Every contribution directly supports advocacy efforts and ongoing training provided by MASBHC, empowering them to continue their important work. Your support is greatly appreciated. Donate here.
The MASBHC Annual Awards Dinner was a great success on May 14, 2025!
Thank you to all our Sponsors, Honorees, Attendees and Supporters in making it a great evening of celebration. We appreciate Robyn Elliott for her thought-provoking and humorous presentation.
The Maryland Assembly on School-Based Health Care Board of Directors
| The MASBHC 2025 Honorees: Apple Lifetime Achievement Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Sara Rich, President and CEO, Choptank Community Health Susan Borinsky Outstanding School-Based Health Center Nurse Clinician Patty Groncki-Meninger, Nurse Practitioner, Baltimore County Health Department Rising Star in School-Based Health Care Kelli Goldsborough Nurse Practitioner, St. Mary’s County Health Department   |
Thank you to our Outstanding Sponsors in Making this Event Possible! |
Thank you to our generous raffle and auction donors! |
Webinars & Events
Understanding Health Care Issues for Children in Foster Care
by Rachel Dodge, MD, MPH, FAAP
View the webinar here.
View the Powerpoint here.
Sex Ed for Young People with Disabilities: Trends, Strategies, and Ways School Health Providers Can Help
View the webinar here.
View the Powerpoint here.
Check out more recordings of our webinars and trainings here.