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It’s a Girl! Fort Sanders Regional Welcomes 2025 New Year Baby

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  • Last Updated: 1/2/2025

Covenant Health Fort Sanders Regional recently welcomed the birth of the hospital’s first 2025 New Year’s Baby. Estrella Emun Kanda was born on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 12:03 a.m. to proud parents from Talbott.

Weighing 8 pounds and measuring 21 inches long, Baby Estrella was delivered by Nancy Garza, MD, FACOG who is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology with Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists.

Strength and Expertise

As a proud member of the prestigious Covenant Health family of healthcare facilities, our special partnership allows high-risk mothers to start their pregnancy with Fort Sanders Perinatal Center, deliver here at Fort Sanders Regional, and stay with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital for neonatal intensive care and pediatric services as babies grow and develop.

We delivered 3,645 babies last year and hold a Gold Level Safe Sleep Certified Hospital designation with Cribs for Kids.

In 2020, Tennessee had 495 babies die before reaching their first birthday. Of this, 25 percent of these deaths were due to sleep-related causes. Help ensure baby’s safety by practicing safe sleeping habits. The Safe Sleep Academy is an online resource for how everyone can help keep their newborn safe while sleeping. This is a vital measure in preventing infant-related deaths.

Teddy Bear University Classes

We are proud to offer a variety of Teddy Bear University classes for those who are expecting to learn more about pregnancy and childbirth, breastfeeding and CPR.

Registration is required and can be secured by calling 865-673-FORT (3678).

As the 2025 New Year’s Baby, the family received a celebratory gift basket from the hospital to hallmark the occasion.