Lakeshore Community Health Care and Noble Community Clinics merge under the name Noble Community Clinics.
Both organizations are long-standing Federally Qualified Health Centers. They provide a broad range of services including medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy; serving both urban and rural communities as well as agricultural workers across 15 counties.
“This new partnership is about integrating our two health centers; building on our shared values and ensuring people can get the right care, at the right time, in the right way,” said Laura Waldvogel, CEO of Noble Community Clinics. “By uniting our strengths, we can bring more services to more communities and deepen the impact of the care we provide.”
The merger is not driven by financial need. The combined organization will invest in workforce development and provider retention, expand services to meet changing community needs, modernize facilities, and adopt innovative care models that improve patient outcomes.
Kristin Stearns, CEO of Lakeshore Community Health Care, said, “Together, we’ll be able to meet the needs of our patients in new and innovative ways, and attract and retain mission-driven staff, ensuring our patients continue to receive the compassionate, accessible care they depend on.”
In the coming months, teams from both organizations will work closely to align operations, bring together cultures, and keep patients, staff, and community partners informed. The unified organization is expected to launch in early 2026, pending federal approval.
“This is an exciting new chapter,” Waldvogel and Stearns said in a joint statement. “We are building a stronger, more resilient healthcare network, one that will serve our patients, staff, and communities today and for generations to come.”
