Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:
Every New Year’s Day brings hope, joy and new beginnings. At Atrium Health Floyd, that joy is multiplied as its expert labor and delivery teams welcome more than 2,000 babies each year. And Thursday, families celebrated the very first arrivals of 2026!
The first Atrium Health Floyd baby of 2026 was born at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center at 4 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 1.2 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents Jessica Dale and Matthew Pierce are delighted to welcome baby Wrenleigh Ann Pierce into their family. Wrenleigh is the couple’s first child.
“We’re deeply honored by the trust families place in us during life’s most special moments,” said Amy Forsyth, Labor and Delivery nurse manager. “We are so proud to continuously provide safe, high-quality care to families throughout our community, and welcoming the first baby of the year is always a fun and special milestone for our team.”




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