WELCOME OUR NEW HEALTH OFFICER – MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY, MPH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  Jennifer Johnson (410) 219-3947 (Office) (410) 251-5379 (Cell)

WELCOME OUR NEW HEALTH OFFICER – MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY, MPH

(April 19, 2023, Salisbury, Maryland) It is with great excitement, the Wicomico County Health Department welcomes its new Health Officer. Starting today, Matthew McConaughey, MPH will serve as Health Officer for the Wicomico County Health Department. Transferring from a directorship in Greene County, Tennessee, Matthew brings with him an extensive background in public health through his education and local health department experiences. Mr. McConaughey has family in Maryland which played a part in relocating to Wicomico County. In 2015, Mr. McConaughey graduated with a Master’s of Public Health concentrating in health behavior from East Carolina University. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Studies with a concentration in worksite health from East Carolina University. “I look forward to working with the staff at the Wicomico County Health Dept and engaging with the community to prevent, promote and protect lifelong wellness in the community” said Mr. McConaughey. 

The Wicomico County Health Department has been under an Acting Health Officer, Brandy Wink, since the retirement of long-time Health Officer Lori Brewster in December 2022. We look forward to Mr. McConaughey’s leadership and working with him to fulfill our vision of “Healthy People, Heath Communities” for those who live, work and play in Wicomico County. 

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