January 6th, 2010
CTMC welcomes first baby of the decade

STAFF REPORT

Central Texas Medical Center celebrated the first baby born there this decade one hour and 19 minutes after midnight New Years Day.

Weighing in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 19 inches long, Hailey Lillianna Hoke was born to first-time parents Marissa and Chris Hoke.

“We just feel incredibly excited and blessed. She is such a beautiful baby girl,” Chris Hoke said.

In 2009, more than 880 babies were delived at CTMC. A 64,000 square foot addition completed last year includes a Women’s Center with all private rooms and a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.