Mark Casanova has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Northwest Health – La Porte in La Porte, Indiana and Northwest Health – Starke in Knox Indiana, effective February 10, 2025.
Casanova comes to the hospitals from Terre Haute Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana where he has served as CEO since 2021. While in Terre Haute he successfully expanded key service lines, increased operational efficiencies, strengthened community engagement, and oversaw a large capital investment in the facility. Prior to that he served as president of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South in Corpus Christi, Texas for nine years.
“We are excited to welcome Mark to Northwest Health,” said Jessica Romine, Chair, Northwest Health – La Porte Board of Trustees. “Our community is fortunate to have a thriving, quality hospital in Northwest Health – La Porte. With Mark’s track record at other hospitals we’re confident he will continue moving our hospital to the forefront of healthcare for La Porte County and surrounding communities.”
Kathy Norem, Chair of the Northwest Health – Starke Community Board of Directors said, “Our board is confident in Mark’s ability to lead the team at Northwest Health – Starke and maintain the high quality care it is known for. We look forward to collaborating with him as we identify strategic priorities for the hospital for the future.”
Born and raised in New Orleans, he started his career as a Respiratory Therapist and progressed through leadership ranks at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital and Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee before joining the CHRISTUS Health System.
He holds a bachelor of science in cardiopulmonary science from Louisiana State University and a master of health administration from the University of Memphis.
Throughout his career Mark has had a successful track record for leading quality improvement; patient, physician and employee engagement; physician recruitment and developing service lines.
“I have been impressed with everyone I’ve met while interviewing. It was evident through many conversations that Northwest Health has the high level of organizational pride and love for the community that is attractive for me and my family,” said Casanova. Casanova is relocating with his wife. They have three children attending college in Indiana and a son in Texas.
About Northwest Health
Northwest Health is a comprehensive healthcare system committed to providing communities in Northwest Indiana with high-quality, accessible healthcare—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 team of more than 3,000 employees work together with the more than 700 physicians on its medical staffs. For more information, visit NWHealthIN.com.