Heather Bomstad named president, OSF Saint Clare and Saint Paul

Heather Bomstad, MSN, RN, has been named president, OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center and OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center. Her new position is effective May 25. 

In her new position, Bomstad will lead OSF Saint Clare in Princeton and OSF Saint Paul in Mendota in aligning with the overall strategy of OSF HealthCare. She will be responsible for directing all internal operations while continuing to ensure that high quality and cost-effective health care is delivered to our patients who we are blessed to serve. Bomstad will carry forward a culture of collaboration and integration that provides a safe Mission Partner and patient care environment.

“We are excited that Heather has accepted this tremendous opportunity,” says Dawn Trompeter, associate region chief executive officer, OSF Western Region, and president of OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru and Ottawa. “Heather’s leadership skills, knowledge, compassion and experience made her the right person to help lead our regional model of care.”

Bomstad most recently served as vice president and chief nursing officer for OSF Saint Elizabeth and OSF Saint Paul since 2018. In January of this year, she also began serving as interim vice president and chief nursing officer for OSF Saint Clare. She joined OSF in 1997 and has held clinical and leadership roles throughout her career.

“I am beyond thrilled to accept the position of President for both Saint Paul and Saint Clare,” says Bomstad. “Over the years as chief nursing officer, I’ve grown as a leader and as a listener. I’ve learned to navigate complexity with compassion and clarity. Health care is rapidly changing, and with that change comes both challenge and opportunity. I am committed to supporting our teams through this transformation, ensuring we remain grounded in our Mission while embracing innovation and change.”

Bomstad earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix.