Barton Hospital welcomes first South Lake Tahoe baby in 2017

Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 6:22pm

The first baby born in South Lake Tahoe in 2017 has arrived.

Bodie James Briggs was born in the Barton Hospital Birthing Center on Wednesday, January 4 at 5:08 p.m., weighing in at 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measuring 19 inches long.

Mom and dad are Jessica and Steve Briggs of Meyers. Bodie is named after the historic California gold-mining ghost town where they said they had enjoyed one of their most memorable days in 2015.

Barton Health presented The Briggs’ family with a wagon filled with gift items donated by local businesses and organizations congratulating them on being the parents of the first baby born in 2017, including the offer of a free birth announcement ad from South Tahoe Now.

Last year, 362 babies were delivered at Barton’s Family Birthing Center.