About Us
West Chester University Student Health Services provides personalized and accessible high-quality healthcare services and educational resources to support student success.
Student Health Services accomplishes this mission by providing:
- Primary health care that is high quality, prompt, ethical, affordable, confidential, culturally acceptable, and accessible
- Services that are multi-dimensional, and evidence informed. These services address the needs of the diverse student population.
- Additionally, Student Health Services serves as a resource for the university community in its mission and initiatives to promote quality of life and healthy development.
To successfully accomplish its Mission, Student Health Services is committed to the following core values:
- Respect
Treat all individuals with respect, understanding, support, kindness, honesty, sensitivity, and compassion. Student values and individuality must be understood and considered in the development of our programs and services. Each student should be considered as an individual and actively involved in their own care. - Diversity
Provide fair and equitable treatment to all students. Acts of insensitivity or discrimination against individuals based on their race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, abilities, or religious beliefs will not be tolerated. - Education
In recognition of the reciprocal relationship between learning and health, SHS will support learning environments that will help students make informed decisions for the development of healthy lifestyles. Recognize that each contact with a student is an opportunity for promoting healthy lifestyle choices. Professional staff are responsible for maintaining the continuing education necessary to support this value and their own professional skills. - Assessment
Regularly evaluate and improve both acute and preventive care by performing ongoing assessment of key service and program components. Assessment activities and reports must be timely and reflect a system for “closing the loop” of the service assessed. Periodically review goals and objectives in relation to those of WCU and the Department of Student Affairs. - Advocacy
Promote self-advocacy by encouraging students to take full advantage of resources and opportunities, while recognizing that students are adults and responsible for their own decisions and their own health behaviors. - Collaboration
Develop and cultivate collaborative relationships with other university departments and divisions in order to enhance student quality of life, integrate the dimensions of wellness into appropriate venues, and support student academics and retention.
Meet the Staff of Student Health Services
Our staff includes Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians. Our goal is to help you stay healthy and in class so you can meet your academic goals.
We are well equipped to manage the illnesses and injuries common to a student population.
Megan Brice
Office Assistant
I am one of the first points of contact for students coming into Student Health. In addition to scheduling students for appointments, I also assist students with questions about services and visit logistics.
When not at work, you will find me spending time with family and friends or traveling!
Desiree Norris
Administrative Assistant
Amy Blue-Lateef
Office Assistant
Lora Crosswhite, BSN, RN-BC – WCU Alum
Nurse Supervisor
proud graduate of West Chester University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Before completing her degree at WCU, she began her academic journey at East Tennessee State University, later transferring to WCU to continue her education and professional development. She has been employed with WCU since 2000, currently serving as the Nurse Supervisor. Over the years, she has been dedicated to providing high-quality nursing care, supporting both the students and staff, and contributing to a culture of excellence within Student Affairs.
She is proud to be part of an institution and profession that values compassion, learning, and leadership. She looks forward to continuing to serve Student Affairs and support Student Health Services in delivering exceptional care.
Margaret (Margie) Dreyer, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Lenore (Nori) Joyce, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Kelly Facenda, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
I graduated with my nursing degree from Villanova, and have experience in orthopedics,
neurology, trauma, and telemetry in the hospital environment. I've also worked in
another university, at a mental health clinic, and I volunteered as a community health
nurse at the Catholic Worker Clinic in Kensington. My greatest joy in this world is
my family, including my spicy cat Otis. I love traveling out West and going to concerts
with my husband, as well as reading as many books as I can.
She/Her
Monica Peta, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Monica has been a Nurse for over 20 years, with experience in a variety of Nursing roles. She enjoys the focus on preventative care, collaboration, and patient education as a college health Nurse. These are key to empowering patients to live healthier, longer lives.
Monica is Mom to three young adult "kids" and a spoiled 3-year-old Boxer as well as "Mimi" to two grandsons. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering at church, reading, spending time outdoors, and doing anything creative like drawing, painting, baking, etc...
Marcie Heil, BSN, RN – WCU Alum
Registered Nurse
Courtney Elgindy, MSN, RN, CRNP – WCU Alum
Nurse Practitioner
Courtney Elgindy has been a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner since 2012. Currently, she is a provider at the Student Health Services at WCU seeing a variety of students. Outside of work Courtney is a Mom of two children. She enjoys exercising and spending time outdoors.
Elizabeth (Liz) Hoy, MSN, RN, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Elizabeth (Liz) Hoy (she/her/hers) is a Family Nurse Practitioner at West Chester University Student Health Center. Liz began her nursing career in the US army Nurse Corps and brings a variety of knowledge and experience in the acute care and primary care setting. She cares for students’ acute concerns in addition to conducting wellness exams and preventative education. Liz strives to provide evidence-based, compassionate care in a supportive, inclusive environment. Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and attending my two teenage boys' various sporting events. In my remaining free time, I can usually be found in the garden.
Nicole DeMatto, MSN, RN, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Brittany Schugsta, MSN, RN, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Veda Maany, MD
Medical Director
Judd Strauss, MSN, RN, CNL – WCU Alum
Director of Student Health Services
Judd oversees the daily operations of Student Health Services and collaborates with
the Division of Student Affairs. Judd enjoys spending time with his family and exploring
new areas.
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