ESCANABA — OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group has named Danielle Carlson as the new public relations and communications coordinator.

Originally from the Madison area, Carlson and her husband TJ Carlson have lived in Escanaba for the last seven years.

Carlson graduated from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a bachelor’s degree in business management. She has eight years of marketing experience working for organizations including Thermo Fisher Scientific and Engineered Machined Products. Prior to these roles she worked in account management and administration.

At OSF HealthCare, Carlson will be responsible for a variety of strategic marketing and communications initiatives, including internal communications as well as media relations, social media, community sponsorships and events.

“We are excited to welcome Danielle to our marketing team,” said Sarah Kinkade, strategic marketing director for OSF HealthCare. “Danielle has already hit the ground running, and we look forward to what her expertise will lend to our marketing efforts in the Escanaba community and Delta County.”