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Several families across the region celebrated the start of 2026 with a special delivery. Jefferson Health welcomed some of the first babies born in the New Year:
Lehigh Valley Hospital—Cedar Crest
Carissa Corneil and Victor Caraballo-Bourdier of Zionsville welcomed Isabella Mia Bourdier-Corneil at Lehigh Valley Hospital—Cedar Crest. Baby Isabella was born at 12:11 am, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz and measuring 21 inches long.
Lehigh Valley Hospital—Muhlenberg
Priscilla Flores and Jason Olowoyo of Bethlehem welcomed Elliana Tola Olowoyo at Lehigh Valley Hospital—Muhlenberg. Baby Elliana was born at 12:42 am, weighing 5 lbs. 2 oz and measuring 17.5 inches long.
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Lindsay and Matthew Logan of Chalfont welcomed Dawson Logan at Jefferson Abington Hospital. Baby Dawson was born at 1:01 am, weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz and measuring 19.5 inches long.
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
Rhondica Cash of Philadelphia welcomed Yara Cash at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital. Baby Yara was born at 3:28 am, weighing 3 lbs. 3 oz pounds and measuring 15 inches long.
Lehigh Valley Hospital—Hazleton
Heather Dietz and Zachary Jones of Lansford welcomed Jasper Thorn Jones at Lehigh Valley Hospital—Hazleton. Baby Jasper was born at 3:38 am, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz and measuring 22 inches long.
Lehigh Valley Hospital—Schuylkill
Skye and Jesse Fotusky of Tamaqua welcomed Wren Ann Fotusky at Lehigh Valley Hospital—Schuylkill. Baby Wren was born at 8:34 am, weighing 6 lbs. 6 oz and measuring 20 inches long.
Jefferson Washington Township Hospital
Nyasia Shippy and Anthony Weal of Sicklerville welcomed Mekhai Lee Weal at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital. Baby Mekhai was born at 10:43 pm, weighing 8 lbs 3 oz and measuring 19.75 inches long.
