Press release from Providence St. Joseph:

Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka proudly announces the arrival of the hospital’s first baby of the new year, Madilyn Xiong, born on January 1, 2025, at 1:03 PM.

Parents E. Fong Chang (mom) and Tou Xiong (dad), residents of Eureka, joyfully welcomed their daughter, who weighed in at a healthy 6 lbs 15 oz and measured 19 inches long. Both mother and baby are in excellent health and spirits. Madilyn is the third child for the Xiongs.

“Welcoming a new life into the world is always a special occasion, and we are honored to have played a part in the birth of baby Madilyn, the first baby of 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital,” said Heather Davis, RN, BSN, nurse manager, Childbirth Center at St. Joseph Hospital. “Our amazing caregivers work tirelessly to provide exceptional care, and we are thrilled to see families like the Xiongs start their journey with us.”

A special call-out goes to Bev’s Real Kids in Eureka for generously providing a welcome basket for the Xiong family and commemorating this joyous occasion.