Staff

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	Medical Director, Dr. Leigh Howell - Welcome to High Point University Student Health Services! My name is Leigh Howell, and I am the medical director for HPU Student Health Services. I am a North Carolina native from Wilson, NC. I completed my undergraduate degree in biology at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and then medical school at ECU Brody School of Medicine. My husband and I completed our family medicine residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Since finishing my residency training in 2006, I have practiced medicine in the Winston Salem community both in the private practice setting as well as in student health. I joined the Novant Health High Point University Student Health Services team in 2022 and have appreciated partnering with the HPU students to promote health and well-being on campus. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, three sons, and two goldendoodles. I also love being outdoors, reading, and cooking.
	Rhys Wittenberg, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Rhys received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She received her Master of Science degree in Family Nurse Practitioner at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
	Alicia Bouska, Certified Physician Assistant - Alicia received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine at Guilford College. She is a graduate of the Physician Assistant program at Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board. She has practiced locally for 15 years in family medicine, urgent care, and student health before joining our staff in 2013.
	Peggy Michael, CMA-Peggy earned her CMA certification from NHA and she previously obtained her phlebotomy certification from Davidson County Community College. She has been with Cornerstone Health Care for over 21 years. Aside from her medical experience, Peggy also has children and several grandchildren, so she understands the importance of taking care of others.