CEO Shannon Black shares passion of rural health care in Manning

Being a fifth generation rural Iowan, Shannon Black said she’s witnessed her family members rely on rural health care for the entirety of her life. “That was something that really struck a chord with me, that I was really passionate in wanting to make sure that we were able to maintain services and remain viable for generations to come for the people who do live in rural communities,” Black said. On Feb. 19, Shannon Black stepped-in as the new CEO of Manning Regional Healthcare Center. Working in the health care industry for 20 years, Black previously worked as a Clinic Administrator for UnityPoint Health in Waukee and Jefferson. She’s also worked for Greene County Medical Center for 10 years, saying she wore “many different hats” for the Critical Access Hospitals. “I had some really great mentors there that took me under their wing and taught me a lot about the Critical Access industry and what all that entails,” Black said. “I had the opportunity to gain a lot of invaluable experience while I was there.” Black received her bachelor’s degree in health care administration from Walden University. She’s working for her master’s degree in health care administration from the University...