Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for School-Based Health Solutions
Education Plus Health stands as a pioneering force in advancing school-based health care solutions across Pennsylvania. Since our establishment in 2009, we have dedicated ourselves to addressing critical health and educational disparities among underserved youth through integrated service models. Our organization operates 15 comprehensive health centers within public, charter, and private Title One schools, serving over 7,000 students annually through both clinical care and academic support programs. We combine medical services with afterschool academic assistance and post-secondary education pathways to create holistic development opportunities for students at all life stages. Our strategic partnerships with national and state-level School-Based Health Alliances since 1995 ensure our programs align with proven best practices in youth healthcare delivery.Through evidence-based interventions like our Room2Breathe Asthma Program, we demonstrate measurable improvements in both health outcomes and academic performance. Our advocacy platforms amplify student voices while expanding access to essential services across Philadelphia's educational institutions. With a proven track record of operational excellence, we maintain transparent governance practices and community-focused accountability standards that have earned us regional leadership status in integrated youth services. Our team combines decades of collective experience in public health administration, educational policy, and community engagement to deliver sustainable, scalable solutions that transform student well-being.
Services
School-Based Health Centers
Afterschool Programming
Post-Secondary Education Support
Asthma Management
Advocacy Platforms
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We serve over 7,000 students annually through 15 school-based health centers
- Our programs combine medical care with academic support and college preparation
- We maintain strategic partnerships with national and state health alliances
- Our Room2Breathe Asthma Program addresses critical respiratory health needs
- We've delivered integrated youth services since our founding in 2009
Associations and certifications
- School-Based Health Alliance
- Pennsylvania School-Based Health Alliance
Services
School-Based Health Centers
Our comprehensive health centers provide primary care, mental health services, and chronic condition management directly within school environments. These centers remove transportation barriers while ensuring students receive timely medical attention without missing class time. Our licensed professionals deliver preventive care, acute treatment, and wellness education tailored to adolescent needs.
Afterschool Programming
Structured after-school sessions offer homework assistance, tutoring, and enrichment activities that reinforce classroom learning. Certified educators provide individualized support to help students improve grades and develop essential study skills in a safe, supervised environment. Programs operate five days weekly during academic terms.
Post-Secondary Education Support
We guide students through college applications, financial aid processes, and career planning. Our advisors offer personalized counseling, scholarship resources, and connections to higher education opportunities. This program serves over 24 adult students annually seeking to advance their academic and professional prospects.
Room2Breathe Asthma Program
This specialized initiative manages asthma through medical treatment, environmental assessments, and patient education. Certified specialists create individualized care plans while training school staff on asthma triggers and emergency response protocols. The program significantly reduces absenteeism caused by respiratory issues.
Advocacy Platforms
We develop youth-led advocacy programs that influence healthcare policy and resource allocation. Students gain leadership skills through workshops on public speaking, legislative processes, and community organizing. These platforms amplify student voices in decisions affecting their health and education.
People
Mary Lauren Salvatore
Executive Director
Mary Lauren Salvatore leads Education Plus Health with over 15 years of experience in public health administration and nonprofit leadership. She has expanded school-based health services across Pennsylvania while maintaining strong community partnerships and fiscal accountability.
Questions
What services does Education Plus Health Health provide?
We operate school-based health centers offering medical care, mental health services, and chronic disease management. We also provide afterschool academic support, college preparation programs, and youth-led advocacy initiatives across Philadelphia schools.
How many students do you serve annually?
Our programs serve over 7,000 students annually through 15 school-based health centers and academic support services in Philadelphia's public, charter, and private Title One schools.
What makes your health centers unique?
Our centers integrate medical care with educational support within school environments. This eliminates transportation barriers while providing comprehensive services that address both health and academic needs through coordinated care models.
How can students access your programs?
Students access our services through participating schools. Parents can contact their school administration or our office directly to learn about enrollment procedures and available services at specific locations.
