ABOUT US
LifeCare (Overview) • Mission • Team •  History • Community

ABOUT US
October 1, 2007, Roseau Area Hospital & Homes, Inc. changed its corporate name to LifeCare Medical Center. The Board of Directors made a decision to change the name of our local hospital and health care system because of their desire to embrace the communities it serves. Community input and marketing research supported the Board’s vision and a new name and logo was the result. All services including Home Care, Hospice, Public Health, Rehabilitation Services, and both of our nursing homes now display the new LifeCare name. LifeCare Medical Center gives the entire community the feeling of ownership in their health care organization in addition to representing the caring staff and the population that it serves. Welcome to the dawn of the next generation of healthcare, welcome to LifeCare Medical Center!

At LifeCare, we believe it is a privilege to serve the health care needs of the people of northern Minnesota, and we take pride in saying we have stayed current with the advances of modern medicine.

Our surgery department performs nearly 500 surgeries per year, and our Special Care Unit includes the latest in patient-monitoring equipment. Our full line of on-site diagnostic services includes ultrasound, MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, and x-ray capabilities, plus a complete lab that allows our physicians access to fast, accurate test results. Our rehabilitation services department provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy at several locations throughout the county. Endoscopic procedures, a successful cardiac rehab program, and a top-or-the-line ambulance service are just a few more examples of our commitment to keeping technology at the forefront of care.

We take pride in keeping our facilities modern. Our birthing center, where approximately 200 babies are born each year, has a warm home-like atmosphere. At LifeCare most of our hospital patients enjoy private rooms.

We are also extremely proud of our behavior health, long term care, home care, hospice and all of the other services that we provide right here close to home for the people of our community.
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MISSION
The Mission of LifeCare Medical Center is to provide care for a healthy life.

LifeCare Medical Center looks to its Vision to be successful.
We are the region's healthcare center:
Where physicians choose to practice
Where employees choose to provide care
Where communities choose to be served

The Values of LifeCare Medical Center are an expansion of the CARE our customers receive.

Values: C - Compassion
A - Accountability
R - Respect
E - Excellence
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LIFECARE TEAM

Our Employees
LifeCare employs more than 450 people who all choose to provide care here.
We take pride in the excellent care they give to the people people we serve, our facilities, and
the respect they have for each other and the organization as a whole.

Behaviour Standards
LifeCare Medical Center has adopted standards of behavior for both our customers and for
each other. It is our expectation that all employees will comply with the following behavior.

     For our customers . . .

Because you matter, we, as employees of LifeCare Medical Center, will create a positive and
caring atmosphere through compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

• We will make you feel welcome by acknowledging you in a warm and sincere manner.
• We will listen attentively to your concerns.
• We will respect your privacy and respond to your needs in a prompt and professional
      manner.
• We will explain what we are doing and why, in a way you can understand.
• We will involve you in decisions about your care.
• We will do our best to make sure your needs are met while you are in our care and after you
      leave.
• We will "go the extra mile" to make your experience with us an exceptional one.

     For each other . . . .

Because we matter, we will:
   R emember why we're here.
   E mbrace our differences.
   S upport each other.
   P ractice patience and understanding.
   E liminate negativity.
   C ommunicate respectfully.
   T reat each other like customers.

Leadership
The LifeCare Leadership team consists of the President/CEO, the CFO and four senior
leaders. This group is responsible for the operational management of LifeCare Medical
Center. They include:
• Keith Okeson, President/CEO
• Cathy Huss, Chief Financial Officer
• Shannon Carlson, Senior Leader
• Deb Haugen, Senior Leader
• Sue Lisell, Senior Leader
• Milly Prachar, Senior Leader

Board of Directors
Members of the LifeCare Medical Center Board of Directors live in locations throughout Roseau County. They come from a variety of professions and interests. Their expertise supports our commitment to provide care for a healthy life. Their dedication to the organization and community is unsurpassed. This volunteer group is the eyes and ears of our community.
They include:
• Mike Hetteen, Board Chairman
• Carolyn Eeg, Vice Chairperson
• Carmen Przekwas, Secretary
• Therese McBride, Treasurer
• John Johnson
• Dr. Ralph Herseth
• Pete Granger
• Audrey Olson
• Steve Haugen
• Paul Everson
• Pete Helgeson
• Cory Vatnsdal
• Chuck Lindner

Volunteers
(link to volunteers)


OUR HISTORY
In less than 100 years, healthcare in northern Minnesota has grown from a small pioneer doctor's office to a state-of-the-art health care campus offering care to the people of Roseau County and the surrounding area.

The true beginnings of hospital care in Roseau started with the efforts of pioneer nurse Marie Budd. Then, a recent graduate with medical training, Mrs. Budd and her husband arrived in Roseau in 1911.
She soon accompanied Dr. J. L. Delmore by horse and buggy into the countryside to assist him with surgery in farmhouse kitchens. Seeing the need for better conditions, the Budds established a two-bed facility in the old abandoned courthouse in 1915. It became Roseau's first hospital.

In the following decades, the needs of a growing population brought new and exciting improvements to healthcare in Roseau County. The campus became known as Roseau Area Hospital & Homes following the addition of a nursing home, ambulance service, home care, and an array of high tech hospital services.

October 1, 2007 marked the dawn of a new era in rural healthcare when the corporate name was changed to LifeCare Medical Center.
This decision, initiated and carried out by our Board of Directors, brought the hospital and its entire healthcare system under one name. It also fulfilled the Board's request to better embrace the communities we serve.
Community input and marketing research supported the Board's vision and today all services including Home Care, Hospice, Public Health, Rehabilitation Services, and both nursing homes display the new LifeCare name.

In addition to representing the caring staff and the population it serves, LifeCare Medical Center gives our entire service area a feeling of ownership in our health care organization.

Today, LifeCare Medical Center includes a newly expanded campus with high tech equipment and well-trained doctors and staff. We also offer our patients extended healthcare options through our link to Altru Health System. We take pride in our medical heritage, and invite you to join us as we continue our commitment of caring for generations.
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OUR COMMUNITY
We at LifeCare consider ourselves extremely fortunate to be able to live in such beautiful rustic surrounding and still have the ability to offer today's medical advances to the people of our communities. Here, neighbors are our friends and together we share a rich heritage.

Students in our public schools rank among the top in state and national test  standards as well as extracurricular activitiill never tire from the endless list of outdoor fun including hiking, hunting, camping, fishing, skating, and snowmobiling. We're talking awesome recreation for all ages!
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