Northwest Health – La Porte earns high marks
Northwest Health – La Porte recently earned a top Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national independent organization that advocates for patient safety.
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Bowen Health opens clinic
Bowen Health has opened a clinic in South Bend’s Southeast Neighborhood Center that will provide mental health care, primary health care and substance use counseling.
Beacon Health names president
South Bend-based Beacon Health System has named Kira Carter-Robertson president of Elkhart General Hospital, effective Nov. 3.
Lighthouse Autism Center appoints new CEO
Health care industry executive Joseph Giles has been named CEO and board of directors chair for Lighthouse Autism Center, a national provider of services for children with autism.
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.
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.