Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Retirement of Health Officer Dr. Maura Rossman

With Dr. Rossman’s departure, Antigone R. Vickery, MPH, has been named Interim Health Officer. Ms. Vickery has served as HCHD’s Deputy Health Officer since 2015 and has extensive experience in public health systems, emergency preparedness, and community health improvement.

Prior to joining HCHD, Ms. Vickery led community health planning and emergency response initiatives for Anne Arundel County’s Department of Health and before that, oversaw the advancement of health systems at the national level following the events of September 11, 2001. She holds a Master of Public Health in Health Systems Management from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Science in Community Health from the University of Maryland.

“Dr. Rossman’s leadership has helped shape public health in Howard County for over 12 years through navigating public health challenges and establishing innovative programs that improves the lives of many,” said Vickery. “I have enormous respect for the work she and the department’s staff have accomplished. Our department has a strong team of professionals committed to the health and well-being of Howard County residents. I look forward to working alongside them and our community partners to sustain that momentum and ensure the department continues to meet the needs of the community.”

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