St. Joseph’s Hospital Welcomes 2026 New Year’s Baby

Submitted photo WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital welcomed its first baby of the new year with the birth of Charlotte Renea Mitchell, born at 4 a.m. on Jan. 1. Charlotte weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 20 inches long. She is the daughter of Linzy and Braden Mitchell. Charlotte was delivered by Dr. Kimberly Farry, OB/GYN, and Amanda Ketterman, CNM. To commemorate the occasion, the St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary presented a special gift to the family. Shown from left are Karla Tucker, CNO/Director of Nursing; Bonnie Hardman, St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary; Beverly Reger, St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary; Linzy Mitchell holding baby Charlotte; Braden Mitchell; Marilyn Walton, St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary; and Dr. Kimberly Farry, OB/GYN.