Kankakee, IL – Leadership changes are underway at St. Mary’s Hospital as a new chief executive prepares to take the helm starting next week.
According to Prime Healthcare, Patrick Kerrwood has been named Chief Executive Officer of St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee and will officially begin on-site duties Monday, January 12.
Kerrwood brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience, with a background in hospital operations, strategic growth, and quality improvement. His appointment comes as St. Mary’s continues efforts to strengthen patient care delivery and operational performance in Kankakee County and the surrounding region.
According to Prime Healthcare President and Corporate Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sunny Bhatia, Kerrwood has held multiple senior leadership roles across several health systems nationwide. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Operations for Bon Secours Mercy Health at Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Previously, Kerrwood held leadership positions with Community Health Systems, Crozer Health System, and HCA Healthcare, overseeing a range of operational and administrative functions. His experience includes serving as a President, Chief Executive Officer, and Vice President of Human Resources within large hospital networks.
Kerrwood holds a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and earned a Bachelor of Management degree from the University of Phoenix.
Hospital officials say Kerrwood’s leadership is expected to support Prime Healthcare’s mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality care while advancing long-term stability and growth at St. Mary’s Hospital.
St. Mary’s Hospital serves patients throughout Kankakee County and the greater south suburban Illinois region.
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