Augusta Health Celebrates New Year with First Baby of 2025

News Summary

Augusta Health welcomed its first baby of 2025, little Miriam Conley, who arrived on January 1 at 2:07 a.m., weighing 7 lbs 8 oz. The family’s excitement marks a hopeful start to the new year, with the hospital team providing exceptional care. Other local hospitals also celebrated new births, making the start of 2025 memorable for many families in the Augusta community.

New Year’s Joy: Augusta Health Welcomes First Baby of 2025!

Augusta, Virginia – The new year has started off with a heartwarming celebration as Miriam Conley entered the world at Augusta Health on January 1, 2025, at exactly 2:07 a.m. This little bundle of joy weighed a healthy 7 pounds and 8 ounces and stretched out to 19.5 inches long. A special moment for parents Beth and Scott Conley of Mount Crawford, little Miriam is the couple’s first child and has already made a big impression on the community.

Welcoming a New Addition

Named in honor of her paternal grandmother, Miriam is not just the first baby born at Augusta Health this year but a symbol of hope and new beginnings. The excitement of having a newborn in the family is palpable, and both Beth and Scott are absolutely thrilled to start this new chapter in their lives. The care they received was exceptional, thanks to the dedicated team at Augusta Health, which included Sarah Dey, CNM, and nurses Hailey Hanger, H. Shuke, and Carrie Dean.

Doing Wonderful

Health officials report that both mother and baby are doing wonderfully, reflecting the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality care. As they embark on this exciting journey, Augusta Health extends warm wishes for a joyful and fulfilling year ahead filled with love and laughter!

Community Celebrations

The joy of new births didn’t stop with Miriam. Across town, other local hospitals also welcomed their first babies of the year. At Sentara RMH, Rayleigh Lou Strawderman made her grand entrance at 12:49 a.m. She is joining older siblings, making the Strawderman household even busier! Just a few hours earlier, at 12:11 a.m., Levi Okuko was born at Doctors Hospital, marking another milestone for the Augusta community.

Later in the day, at 3:03 a.m., Presley Rose came into the world at Piedmont Augusta, already blessed with four older siblings to look up to. The fun didn’t end there; just a few hours later, at 11:18 a.m., Yazlin Maguey joined the ranks of 2025 newborns at Wellstar MCG, previously known as Augusta University Medical Center. What a great way for families to kick off the new year!

Augusta Health’s Dedication

Augusta Health is an independent, community-owned, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to the health and well-being of all local residents. The hospital has received recognition from various external rating organizations for its commitment to healthcare excellence. The team at Augusta Health is proud to be part of so many important moments in the lives of families, as they continue to strengthen their mission to serve the community.

Looking Ahead

The birth of the first baby of the year is a momentous occasion celebrated not just by family and friends, but by the entire community. As families grow and new lives come into the world, the promise of a new year brings hope, excitement, and endless possibilities. For the Conley’s, as well as many other local families, 2025 is off to an incredible start filled with the joy of welcoming new additions into their lives.

Here’s to all the new beginnings and a year of warmth, love, and laughter for everyone!