In addition to her new duties in Monmouth, Jackie Kernan will continue to serve as president of OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee.

OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth has named Jackie Kernan as its next president. She will continue to serve as president of OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee.

She will succeed Patty Luker, who is retiring, on July 15.

“We are committed to the communities we serve,” Kernan said. “I’m excited in this expanded role to be working with OSF Innovation to create the future model for rural health care that enhances wellness and better serves patients by leveraging new technology and expanded collaboration with community partners.”

Kernan has served as president of the Kewanee medical center since January 2018. She holds a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of St. Francis and a master of science in nursing management leadership from Saint Francis College of Nursing.