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Dr. Rossman Steps Down After 10+ Years Leading Health Dept.
20 Oct
Summary
- Dr. Maura Rossman retires after more than a decade as Health Officer.
- Rossman launched wellness centers, CAREAPP, and maternal health projects.
- She navigated public health crises including Zika, Ebola, and COVID-19.
Dr. Maura Rossman will step down from her role as Howard County's Health Officer at the end of October, concluding a tenure of more than a decade. She was appointed to the position in 2012 after joining the county health department in 2007.
Under her leadership, significant programs were launched, including school-based wellness centers, the county's CAREAPP, and the PEACE Project focused on maternal health. Dr. Rossman also played a crucial role in managing various public health emergencies, notably outbreaks of Zika and Ebola, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to her service in Howard County, Dr. Rossman dedicated ten years to the Baltimore City Health Department as the Medical Director of School Health. The Howard County Council is scheduled to vote on the nomination of Antigone Vickery, the current Deputy Health Officer, to serve as interim Health Officer.
