St. Clair Health Welcomes First Baby of 2025 in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA (JANUARY 1, 2025) – St. Clair Health is celebrating the arrival of the first baby of the New Year in the Pittsburgh region. The newborn arrived just seconds after midnight on January 1, 2025, marking a special moment for both the family and the Family Birth Center team.

Weighing in at 6 pounds and 9 ounces, William was born at 12:00:10 AM to proud parents Evan and Frank of Washington, Pennsylvania. Click here to view a variety of images of William and his parents celebrating this momentous occasion at St. Clair Health.

“We were thrilled to help bring the first local baby of the New Year into the world,” said Shawndel Laughner, RN, BSN, MHA, Director of Women’s & Children’s Services at St. Clair Health. “It’s a wonderful way to begin the year, and we are honored to be part of such a joyful occasion for this family. They are all doing great!”

About St. Clair Health
St. Clair Health is a nationally recognized, integrated health system with more than 2,500 employees and 600 physicians serving 500,000 residents of the region. It encompasses St. Clair Hospital; St. Clair Medical Group—a 135-physician multispecialty group; St. Clair Health Foundation; and other related entities. In 2016, St. Clair Health became a member of Mayo Clinic Care Network. As a leader in high value healthcare, it participates with all major insurers. For more information, visit stclair.org.