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There’s a lot of uncertainty and unknowns, but you will always be there for your students. Thank you to Ohio's SBHC teams, school nurses, partners, and advocates for being a trusted source of care, information, and support. #2026SBHCHeroes #2026SBHCAwarenessMonth #OhioSBHCs26

Thank you for making the Ohio Alliance’s 2026 Annual School-Based Health Care Conference a success!

The Ohio School-Based Health Alliance brought together 283 school-based health care partners from across the state at its 2026 Annual School-Based Health Care Conference: Healthy Kids Learn Better on February 5, 2026. The Ohio Alliance convened community providers, educators, advocates, and state leaders — strengthening the state’s school-based health care network and reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing student health and academic success. Check out conference highlights and session slides here: https://www.osbha.com/2026-annual-conference-highlights

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2026 Ohio School-Based Health Care Champion: Governor Mike DeWine

In recognition of Governor Mike DeWine’s extraordinary commitment to advancing school-based health centers across Ohio, this award reflects our profound appreciation for the Governor’s steadfast leadership in ensuring that students have access to the health care and support they need to thrive academically and in life. Throughout his tenure, Governor DeWine’s unwavering dedication to this model has expanded critical opportunities for children, families, and communities across Ohio.

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Congratulations to the 2025 G.R.I.T. Awardees!

The G.R.I.T. Awards recognize individuals with genuine, resilient, innovative, and
tenacious contributions to school-based health care and highlight the dedication and impact of those in school-based health centers and support roles.

Provider: Cynthia Price (Hopewell Health Centers)
Administrator: Angie Maddox (Cincinnati Public Schools)
Advocate: Marla Morse (Oral Health Ohio)

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It’s here! The 2026 Ohio School-Based Health Care Conference is TODAY! Registration is underway and opening remarks begin at 9am. Check out the program for the day here: https://www.osbha.com/2026-program

A huge thank you to this year’s Annual School-Based Health Care Conference sponsors! It is through their partnership and generosity that the Ohio Alliance is able to host such an impactful event. #OhioSBHCs #HealthyKidsLearnBetter
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The 2026 Annual Ohio School-Based Health Care Conference is now sold out! The venue will be at capacity and we will not be able to accept walk-in registrations.

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