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, Student Health Services 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 Nurse Practitioners, Office Assistants, Physicians, and Registered Nurses. Our goal is to help you stay healthy and in class so you can meet your academic goals.
Director & Medical Director
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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Nurse Practitioners
Nicole DeMatto, MSN, RN, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Courtney Elgindy, MSN, RN, CRNP – WCU Alum
Nurse Practitioner
Courtney Elgindy is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine. She completed the BSN program in 2004 at West Chester University and the MSN/FNP program in 2011 at Drexel University. Since 2011, Courtney has worked a variety of roles as a Nurse Practitioner. These roles include acute and emergency inpatient care as well as disease management and prevention for the outpatient population. She enjoys both settings and feels proficient in these diverse patient population. As a provider at the SHS at WCU, Courtney feels health education is essential to this population. She takes a supportive approach while using evidenced based practices for optimal patient results.
Outside of work, Courtney is a Mom of two wild and bright children. She enjoying exercising and spending time outdoors.
Elizabeth (Liz) Hoy, MSN, RN, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Elizabeth Hoy (she/her/hers) has been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2014. Liz began her nursing career in the US army Nurse Corps. She brings a variety of knowledge and experience in the acute care and primary care setting to WCU student health services. 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, she enjoys gardening and attending her sons' sporting events.
Brittany Schugsta, DNP, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Brittany Schugsta has a background in Acute Care and Family Practice. She began working
for Student Health Services in 2008. Brittany is also an adjunct faculty member in
the Division of Nursing at Immaculata University. She completed her DNP at WCU in
2024.
As a former first-generation college student, she understands firsthand some of the
challenges that disadvantaged and working students can face. She is passionate about
providing holistic individualized care to optimize health and is committed to elevating
the quality of healthcare through education.
Nurses
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
I graduated with a BSN degree from Neumann University. My nursing experience has been in oncology, hospice and medical/surgical nursing. I have been with the Student Health Services as a staff nurse for nine years. I really enjoy working with college students and assisting them with their health care needs and concerns so they can be successful in their academic journey. In my free time, I love spending time with my family, going to the beach in the summer and reading psychological thrillers.
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.
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Marcie Heil, BSN, RN – WCU Alum
Registered Nurse
Lenore (Nori) Joyce, BSN, RN - WCU Alum
Registered Nurse
I bring to WCU Student Health Services a diverse background of Emergency Nursing, Cardiac Care, Pediatrics and Medical Surg nursing. When I am not here at work, I spend time with my very active cats and dogs. I am also an avid gardener.
Maureen Parkinson, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Administrative Staff
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!
Amy Blue-Lateef
Office Assistant
I am one of the faces that will greet and direct you as you enter the Health Center.
When I am not at WCU, I can be found socializing with friends and family, walking my dog, caring for and riding horses, or working with special needs individuals in our community. I have many hobbies in addition to being around animals & humans. Reading, shopping for bargains and playing Fantasy Football (reigning champ from my league last year
Desiree Norris
Administrative Assistant