2019 first baby is James Garrett Wallace

BREWSTER – Three Rivers Hospital (TRH) welcomed the first baby of 2019 nine days after the New Year got under way.

James Garrett Wallace was born to Jacquelyn and Dr. James Wallace on Wednesday evening, Jan. 9, at TRH. The newest member of the Wallace family weighed 8 pounds, 7.5 ounces and measured 20 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Allison Fitzgerald and Sam Morrison, RN. Family care was continued on Jan. 10 by Dr. Keith Hanson and Laura Temby, RN.

A media release from Chris Majors, TRH Business Development Coordinator said Dr. Wallace is a physician with Family Health Centers in Brewster and serves as Chief of Staff at TRH.

“Dr. Fitzgerald and Dr. Hanson are also physicians with Family Health Centers and their relationships with the hospital highlight the collaboration between the healthcare organizations,” said Majors. “The Wallace’s chose Three Rivers because of Dr. Fitzgerald.”

“She is an amazing doctor,” Jacquelyn said of Dr. Fitzgerald. “and the environment of Three Rivers is friendly, calm, and professional.”

When asked what she most liked about having her baby at TRH, Jacquelyn said, “The care I received. Nothing was pushed on me, and the nurses took care to ensure I was comfortable, and my every last need was met.”

Three Rivers Hospital staff gifted a basket full of items to help the Wallaces care  for their brand new son Garrett. Recognizing how many families in our  community are in need, but expressing deep appreciation and humbleness Jacquelyn and James have chosen to pass the basket on to the second family who choose Three Rivers Hospital for delivery their child.