SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon Welcomes First Baby of New Year

Bruce Kropp

Jan 1, 2026 | 10:40 PM

First Baby of New Year at Good Samaritan Hospital, Wrenless.

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon has announced the arrival of the first baby born in 2026.

At 2:24 a.m. on January 1st, Wrenlee made her debut, weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 21 inches long to proud mother, Tasha, from Marion, IL.

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital extends warm congratulations to Tasha and the family as they celebrate Wrenlee’s arrival.

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