Sister M. Mikela Meidl Named New OSF HealthCare President

Sister M. Mikela Meidl, F.S.G.M., has been appointed president of OSF HealthCare. This transition will occur over several months as current president, Michelle Conger, prepares to become CEO upon Bob Sehring’s retirement in April. This will allow for a smooth and thoughtful shift in responsibilities, operational processes and governance structures.

Sister M. Mikela brings nearly four decades of deep Mission commitment and broad leadership experience to her new role. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George in 1986 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management. Her experience includes serving as a director of nursing and subsequent administrator of a 114-bed skilled nursing facility owned and run by her sisters in St. Louis, Missouri, and chief executive officer and president of Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, Illinois prior to it joining the OSF family.

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She joined OSF HealthCare through the 2014 merger of Saint Anthony’s into OSF HealthCare and has since served on the OSF HealthCare System Board. She currently serves as executive vice president and chief ministry officer, overseeing Legal Services and Mission Services, which includes Ethics, Mission Formation, Pastoral Care, Government Relations, Economic Development, Compliance and Internal Audit.

In her new role, Sister M. Mikela will serve as the strategic partner to the CEO, helping strengthen the OSF Mission culture while guiding executive priorities, facilitating key decisions and serving as a key liaison to the Governing Board, the Catholic Church and Mission Partners across the Ministry.

“Having worked with Sister M. Mikela for over 10 years, I am confident of her leadership and her ability to help guide OSF HealthCare as we continue our Mission to serve with the greatest care and love,” said Michelle Conger in announcing the upcoming change.

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