Loma Linda University Children's Hospital welcomed its first newborns of the 2026 New Year at the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion, marking the start of the year with new life and celebration.

Baby Josephine Rose McGillicuddy was born at 1:30 a.m. on January 1 to proud parents from Riverside, California. Arriving earlier than expected at approximately 33 weeks, Josephine Rose is currently receiving specialized care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Nurses and care teams are closely monitoring her progress and providing attentive, compassionate care to support her early arrival and continued growth.

Just minutes later, the New Year's celebration continued with the birth of baby Juan Silva-Ochoa, born to proud parents from Perris, California. His arrival added to the excitement of the early morning hours as families and care teams welcomed the hospital's first babies of the year.

Both Josephine Rose and Juan were born to first-time parents, making their New Year's Day arrivals especially meaningful milestones for their families as they begin parenthood together with the start of a new year.

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to high-quality pediatric care and has been ranked a Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital provides comprehensive, specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents, including advanced heart and neonatal services designed to support even the most complex needs.

To learn more about pediatric and neonatal care at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, visit lluch.org.