Jackie Kernan

KEWANEE — Jackie Kernan has succeeded Lynn Fulton as president of OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee. Fulton was named president of OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington last November.

Kernan holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of St. Francis, and a master’s degree in nursing management leadership from the Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing. Her leadership at the Kewanee medical center has included serving as chief nursing officer and director of Inpatient and Surgical Services.

“The opportunity to lead OSF Saint Luke is a wonderful privilege,” Kernan said. “Serving the Sisters and furthering their mission is a true honor.”

OSF HealthCare is owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. OSF Saint Luke is part of the Western Region.