Global Technology Company Experian Deepens Investment in MetroHealth’s School Health Program, Supporting Students Across Cleveland

The MetroHealth System announced that Experian, a global data and technology leader, has renewed its support of its School Health Program (SHP) with a new grant made to The MetroHealth Foundation. This latest investment builds on Experian’s previous grant and strengthens a growing partnership dedicated to improving health and educational outcomes for Cleveland’s youth.

MetroHealth President and CEO Christine Alexander-Rager, MD, who helped establish the SHP more than a decade ago, said the renewed support underscores the program’s impact and momentum:

“This investment from Experian helps us reach more students with the care they deserve, right where they are. When partners believe in this work year after year, it fuels innovation and gives our teams the stability they need to build lasting, meaningful relationships with students and families.”

Launched in 2013 with a single clinic in a converted classroom, SHP now serves more than 6,200 students across nearly 30 schools through in-school clinics, mobile units and telehealth platforms. Students receive care during the school day with parental consent, reducing barriers such as transportation challenges, insurance gaps and the need for parents to take time off work.

SHP provides a full range of services, including physicals, urgent care, chronic disease management, immunizations, mental health screening and assessment, vision and hearing screenings, dental services (at select locations) and care coordination.

Students enrolled in SHP are more likely to complete well-child visits and required immunizations, less likely to rely on emergency care, and often experience stronger attendance and improved academic outcomes.

Experian’s renewed philanthropic investment helps sustain and expand this work, offsetting gaps between reimbursable services and essential care elements – such as care coordination and addressing social drivers of health – that are not fully covered by insurance.

“We believe that when students are healthy, they are better positioned to learn, grow and thrive. MetroHealth’s School Health Program delivers critical care directly to students where they are, and we’re proud to continue our partnership to support Cleveland’s youth, their families and the community,” said Elizabeth Pianalto, Director of Corporate Social responsibility for Experian.

Greg Sanders, The MetroHealth Foundation’s Vice President of Philanthropy, said Experian’s support is essential to meeting the growing needs of students:

“Experian’s continued generosity strengthens a program that removes barriers for thousands of Cleveland students. Their support helps ensure that care is not only accessible but dependable, which is vital for student stability and success.”

Beyond philanthropy, Experian has also partnered with MetroHealth to offer financial wellness education for employees, including webinars on credit rebuilding and debt management.