First Baby of 2017 Born at Cartersville Medical Center

CARTERSVILLE, GA -- Cartersville Medical Center is celebrating the first baby born at its facility in 2017.

Ismael Yoseph Chacaj Leon was born at 2:22 a.m. Jan. 1 to proud parents Ana Leon and Marcos Chacaj Chvialan of Cartersville.

Ismael weighed 7 pounds, 10.2 ounces and was 21 inches long, the hospital stated.

Stacy Kenner, M.D., OB/GYN, Cartersville OB/GYN Associates, delivered the newborn. Mother/Baby services staff presented the family with a New Year gift basket in honor of their special delivery.

“Welcoming babies into the world is one of the most special parts of working in maternity services,” said Kelly Costner, director of perinatal services at Cartersville Medical Center. “There is an extra sense of excitement and promise that comes with delivering the first baby of the New Year. We are proud to be part of the Leon/Chvialan family’s special day.”

Cartersville Medical Center delivers about 1,000 babies annually.

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