OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center names Lori Christiansen vice president of Support Services. Her new position is effective November 1.
Lori will be accountable for planning, directing and evaluating the operations of the assigned departments/areas and ensuring the provision of proficient care services. In collaboration with governing bodies, department management, medical staff and clinical leaders, she will establish quality standards, foster cooperative working relations and develop policies and procedures in accordance with government and accrediting agency regulatory requirements.
Lori has been a Mission Partner for over 30 years, most recently serving as the regional director of Rehabilitation Services for the Western Region. Prior to that, she was the director of Rehabilitation Services at OSF Saint Luke, as well as Kewanee Hospital upon becoming a part of OSF.
Lori earned her Bachelor of Science in speech and hearing sciences from Bradley University, where she then completed her Master of Science in speech pathology.
Lori is married to Bill. They are the parents of two daughters, Brea and Brooke. Lori enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Lauren. Along with her entire family, she enjoys cheering on the Kewanee Boilermakers, the Bradley Braves and the Chicago Cubs. Lori is highly involved within the community and is an active member of the Kewanee School Board, as well as several other community organizations.