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– Kayce Cameron Johnston is this year’s first baby born at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon. He arrived in the hospital’s Labor and Delivery Unit on January 1, 2025, to first time parents Alexis Davis and Cameron Johnston and excited grandparents Tammy and Sam Johnston.

“Everything went fine and great … and I was really, really happy,” said Alexis Davis, mother of New Year newborn. “It went extremely quick,” said Cameron, father of Kayce."It was all and all, as smooth as a birth can be. We had a crying moment of happiness to have him.”

This healthy baby boy was born at 7:06 a.m. on New Year’s Day, weighing 7 pounds and 11 ounces and measuring 20 1/4 inches.

“Every year we are excited to welcome the New Year’s baby. It is a joyous occasion for all- symbolizing the start of new life, hope, and happiness. Babies are such a wonderful way of starting a new season in our life,” said Tammy Parish, Director of SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit.

SSM Health understands the life and health changes that are associated with being a woman. No matter what stage of life you’re in, if you’re looking to start a family or seeking general care, we provide comprehensive health care to help you make the most informed decisions. With many convenient locations, it’s easy to make this a priority. Visit SSMHealth.com today to get started.

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About SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon, operating in partnership with the Felician Sisters, is a 134-bed hospital and has the most advanced robotic surgical system for minimally invasive surgery, a comprehensive neurosciences program, and a pediatric emergency and NICU telemedicine program operated in conjunction with the physicians at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

In 2016, SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital was named a “Best Hospital” by US News and World Report for the treatment of congestive heart failure. In recent years, Healthgrades has presented SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital with the Patient Safety Excellence Award, Outstanding Patient Experience Award, and the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence.

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Picture info: Alexis Davis and Cameron Johnston hold their new baby, Kayce. Kayce is the first baby born at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in 2025.