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SBHC Hours and Locations

Click below to view all hours and locations of Greater Portland Health's School-Based Health Centers

Our Services

School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) provide a variety of pediatric health care services to students directly in schools. This allows for easy access and scheduling and saves time for students and parents/guardians. 

Services Include:

  • Primary Medical Care
    • Sports Physicals
    • Treatment of Minor Illness
    • Management of Chronic Conditions
    • Immunizations
    • Management of contraception
  • Behavioral Health Services
  • Dental Health Services
    • Dental exams, preventative care, and comprehensive treatment

Children's Oral Health Program


The Children's Oral Health Program provides a dental home for children ages 6 months to 21 years.

Preventative dental services are provided by public health dental hygienists at all Portland Public Schools, South Portland Public Schools, Westbrook Public Schools, the Riverton Community Center, and 180 Park Avenue.

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Questions?


For questions please call our school-based health centers at (207) 874-2141, option 7.

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Meet the Team

 

Primary Care

Gita Rao, MD

Medical Director of School Based Health Centers
Accepting New Patients!

Education: Doctor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine

Location(s): School-Based Health Centers, 180 Park Avenue

Cate Gaynor, FNP-C

Clinical Program Coordinator of Family Planning
Accepting New Patients!

Education: Master’s Degree in nursing from the University of Southern Maine

Location(s): School-Based Health Centers, 180 Park Avenue

Jessie Schaumburg, DO

Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Location(s): School-Based Health Centers

Maggie Ray, FNP

Accepting New Patients!

Master’s Degree in nursing from the University of Southern Maine, and Master’s Degree in international affairs from New School University in New York

Location(s): 180 Park Avenue & School-Based Health Centers

Emily Hickey, FNP

Accepting New Patients!

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine, Master of Science in Nursing from Regis College

Location(s): School-Based Health Centers

Behavioral and Mental Health

Jennie Yamartino, LCSW

Behavioral Health Clinical Manager

Education: Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan

Location(s): Brickhill, School-Based Health Centers

Paula Hernández, LMSW-cc

Education: Master of Social Work at the University of Southern Maine

Location(s): School-Based Health Centers

Erika Skirbe, LCSW

Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University, Master of Social Work from Salem State University

Location(s): School-Based Health Centers

Catherine Choquette, LMSW-cc

Education: Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of New Hampshire

Location(s): School-Based Health Centers

Dental

Kristen Hoglund, DMD

Dental Clinical Manager

Education: Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the University of New England’s College of Dental Medicine

Location(s): Bayside, School-Based Health Centers

Jenna MacDonald, RDH

Dental Practice Manager

Education: Master of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Bridgeport, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of New England

Location(s): Bayside & School-Based Health Centers

Delaney Mullen, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Education: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of New England

Location(s): Bayside, School-Based Health Centers, 180 Park Avenue

Elizabeth Sullivan, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Education: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of New England

Location(s): Bayside & School-Based Health Centers

Riley Powers, DDS

Dentist

Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science in Biology from Bowling Green State University

Location(s): Bayside, School-Based Health Centers