The labor and delivery team at Columbus Community Hospital delivered the first baby of 2025 on Jan. 1. Born to Seylin Yamileth Medina-Osorio and Maer De Jesus Mendez-Bentacourt, Baby Dylan Mateo Mendez-Medina weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and measured 20.24 inches.

As the only hospital within a 45-mile radius offering labor and delivery services, Columbus Community Hospital provides prenatal, labor and delivery, and neonatal care with comprehensive services and state-of-the-art facilities:
• State-Designated Level II Maternal Care Facility – Ensuring advanced care for expectant mothers, including those who may require specialty support.
• Level I Neonatal Care Facility – Delivering essential care for newborns in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Expert Team of OB/GYN Providers – With three dedicated obstetricians and gynecologists, CCH offers personalized and compassionate care.
• Advanced Maternity Equipment – Featuring bedside ultrasound and 3D ultrasound machines, CCH provides critical diagnostic capabilities that enhance comfort and care for both mother and baby.

“With more and more rural hospitals ceasing labor and delivery operations, Columbus
Community Hospital stands out in our commitment not only to maintaining these services but
investing in the personnel and resources to achieve level-of-care designations and advance our
capabilities,” said James Vanek, CEO, Columbus Community Hospital. “We are honored to
welcome Dylan as the first baby of 2025 and to celebrate this milestone with his parents.”

For more information about Columbus Community Hospital’s maternity services, please visit ColumbusCH.com/ob-gyn-services.