Local Hospital Named One of America's Best Maternity Hospitals for 2025

La Porte, IN – Northwest Health – La Porte has been selected as one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in the United States, one 19 Indiana hospitals selected. The selection was announced publicly on April 16, 2025.

To ensure quality and validity of the ranking, Newsweek worked with the data firm Statista and based their evaluation on three data sources: a nationwide online survey in which hospital managers and maternity healthcare professionals, including neonatal care providers and obstetricians, were asked to recommend leading maternity hospitals; medical key performance indicator data relevant to maternity care, such as a hospital's rate of cesarean births; and patient satisfaction data including, how patients rated a hospital's medical staff for responsiveness and communication.

“Few moments in life are as joyful as welcoming a newborn. Ensuring moms and babies thrive—during pregnancy, delivery, and beyond—starts with exceptional maternity care, and that’s exactly what we’re proud to provide here at Northwest Health – La Porte,” said Mark Casanova, chief executive officer. “Our incredible maternity team—including our obstetricians, nurses and midwives—goes above and beyond every day. It’s rewarding to see their dedication recognized on a national level.”

About Northwest Health
Northwest Health is a regional healthcare system committed to providing communities in Northwest Indiana with high-quality, accessible health care — from highly specialized care and surgical services to more routine primary care. The system of more than 60 access points includes three hospitals, five emergency departments, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, an ambulance service, and physician offices. A compassionate team of caregivers work hard to fulfill its mission to help people get well and live healthier. For more information, visit NWHealthIN.com.