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Augusta Health welcomes first newborn baby of 2016

Chris Graham

first baby augusta healthJack Anderson Yost is the first newborn baby of the New Year at Augusta Health.

Yost, born to parents Megan, a pharmacist, and Eric, an attorney, was born on Friday, Jan. 1, at 11:29 a.m.

The team of Dr. Mark Brooks and nurses Gail Wine and Shelley Burkbolder assisted in the delivery.

Jack, weighing in at 7 pounds, 13 ounces, is one of four Yost boys – joining brothers Holden, Beau and Henry.

 

About Augusta Health

Augusta Health is an independent, community-owned, not-for-profit hospital whose mission is to promote the health and well-being of our community through access to excellent care.

Named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in America by Thomson Reuters in both 2011 and 2012, Augusta Health has also been nationally recognized by HealthGrades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for clinical excellence and patient safety for the last three consecutive years, and has been name one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals in 2015.

For more information, contact Public Relations at 540.245.7329 or visit our website, www.augustahealth.com.

 
 




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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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