Choptank Health Director of Community-Based Programs Chrissy Bartz, left, recently presented Choptank Health President and CEO Sara Rich with the Maryland Assembly of School-Based Health Care’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
COURTESY OF CHOPTANK HEALTHChoptank Community Health System President and CEO Sara Rich has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maryland Assembly of School-Based Health Care. Rich was nominated by MASBHC Board President Patryce Toye on behalf of all board members.
Rich received the award at the annual awards dinner on May, held at The Meeting House in Columbia May 14. MASBHC Board member and Choptank Health Director of Community-Based Programs Chrissy Bartz presented Rich with the award.
MASBHC’s Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals who have devoted their careers to enhancing the well-being of Maryland’s youth through unwavering support of school-based health care.
This honor celebrates those whose steadfast leadership and advocacy have significantly advanced access to comprehensive health services for children.
“Sara’s contributions to school-based health are far-reaching and enduring,†said Bartz while presenting the award to Rich. “Her work has not only changed systems but has impacted thousands of individual lives — students, families and communities who are healthier today because of her tireless efforts.â€
Rich has dedicated more than 25 years to public health, holding leadership roles at the local, state and national levels.
Rich joined Choptank Health in 2007 as manager of community-based programs. Under her leadership, the School-Based Health Centers expanded from four to 18 Maryland Department of Health-approved sites across five counties.
“It has been my absolute pleasure to see our program continue to grow under the leadership of our wonderful Director, Chrissy Bartz,†said Rich during her award acceptance. “A special thank you to Chrissy and our incredible Choptank Health team — your daily commitment inspires me.â€
Since becoming CEO in 2017, Rich has led Choptank Health through a period of transformative growth.
Rich has also made a lasting impact on school-based health care beyond the Eastern Shore. She served as president of the Maryland Assembly on School-Based Health Care, presented at national conferences, and advocated for children’s dental care during a congressional briefing with the late Senator Elijah Cummings, facilitated by the Pew Foundation.
“Tonight’s recognition is a celebration of all of us and of what’s possible, even when the path is difficult,†Rich said. “We must keep moving forward together—focused on health care access, embracing innovation, and staying committed to our mission.â€
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