ROSEAU, Minn — LifeCare Medical Center has announced Shannon Carlson as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.

Carlson was selected following a nationwide search that included 103 candidates. A board-appointed search committee narrowed the field to 2 finalists before the full Board of Directors unanimously selected Carlson for the position.

The board says Carlson’s 29 years of experience with LifeCare, knowledge of the organization and commitment to the community make him well prepared to lead the medical center into the future.

During his career with LifeCare, Carlson has helped lead several major projects, including skilled nursing facility renovations in Roseau and Greenbush, the acquisition of LifeCare Senior Living and the development of Warroad Wellness. 

The board says its goal throughout the search was to find a leader who could build on LifeCare’s existing foundation and support its long-term financial success while meeting the changing health care needs of area communities.