Shown is Dr. Isaac Thimmesch, an OB-GYN with Parkview Physicians Group, left, and the unidentified mother with her newborn daughter, who was the first infant born at Parkview Kosciusko Hospital’s new Family Birthing Center. Photo provided.

News Release

WARSAW — Tuesday, Sept. 17, was an exciting day at Parkview Kosciusko Hospital. The hospital’s new, 11,391-square-foot Family Birthing Center opened for patients and in less than 24 hours, the Family Birthing Center team had welcomed the first infant born in the unit.

A baby girl was born at 1:42 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, weighing 7 pounds and 8 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches in length.

To ensure the safety and privacy of the baby and parents, and to remain consistent with ongoing guidance from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, no additional information will be provided about the child, according to the news release from the hospital.