Northwest Health offers sleep apnea procedure
Dr. Jaron Pettis, Northwest Medical Group surgeon, recently performed a new implant procedure at Northwest Health – La Porte for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
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Health system names CNO
Tommy Starr, who served as interim chief nursing officer for Saint Joseph Health System since June 2025, has been appointed chief nursing officer, effective October 2025.
HealthLinc expands clinic
HealthLinc Mishawaka recently celebrated its renovated and expanded clinic expected to increase visits by 14,000 in 2026, providing services to over 4,000 additional patients.
Beacon names interim staff
Beacon Health System has named Greg Piper and David Bailey as interim presidents at Beacon Allegan Hospital and Beacon Dowagiac Hospital, effective Nov. 1.
Beacon Health marks milestone
Officials, employees and community members gathered to celebrate Oct. 10, as the final structural beam was put in place at Memorial Hospital’s new 10-story patient tower.
Beacon Health, Notre Dame to collaborate
South Bend-based Beacon Health System and the University of Notre Dame announced an agreement to jointly develop collaborative, health-focused research projects.
Women’s Care Center opens in Mishawaka
Officials hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 7, to celebrate the new Women’s Care Center in Mishawaka that expands access to no-cost support for women and families.
Franciscan announces leadership shifts
Franciscan Alliance has announced leadership changes for hospitals and clinics in Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s South Suburbs.
Franciscan receives Pinnacle Award
KLAS Arch Collaborative recently recognized Franciscan Alliance with a Pinnacle Award for the health care system’s effective use of technology with their health records system.
HealthLinc expands staff
Since opening in December 2024, HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics has hired several new staff members, expanded its services and served 5,835 patients as of July 31.