Newport Hospital welcomes one of RI's first babies born in 2026

Newport Hospital welcomes one of RI's first babies born in 2026

It took more than 24 hours for Rhode Island to welcome one of its first babies of the year into the world.

Ocean County Hospital Welcomes One Of 2026’s First Babies

BRICK — A New Year celebration arrived right on schedule at Ocean University Medical Center, where a baby boy was born, marking one of the first births of 2026 in Ocean County. Jordan Ford entered the world at 1:03 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 8.6 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long. He is the son of Kristyn and Doug Ford of Toms River, who welcomed their newborn surrounded by the maternity care team in Brick. Hospital officials said the birth ref…

Area hospitals welcome first babies born in new year

The new year has brought new life to families in the area, with several local hospitals welcoming their first newborns of 2026.

Upstate, WNC hospitals welcome first babies born in 2026

(WSPA) -- Upstate and Western North Carolina hospitals are celebrating the first births of 2026. Jonah Thomas Roberts - Mission Hospital Jonah Thomas Roberts was born at Mission Hospital on Jan. 1, 2026, at 3:46 a.m., weighing 4 pounds, 10 ounces. He is the first baby of the new year, born to parents Shannon Jeffords [...]