HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The first baby born in 2026 in Washington County arrived in the morning of New Year’s Day.

Nylah Grace Hamby, a girl, was born at 1:43 a.m. to Cheyanne Davis and Tyshaun Hamby of Hagerstown, MD. 

Nylah weighed in at 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20.75 inches long.

Meritus Medical Center’s Family Birthing Services provides expert medical care, compassionate nursing, and a family-centered environment. If your newborn needs advanced care, our Level II Special Care Nursery provides specialized care, eliminating the need to travel outside of the area. To learn more, visit www.meritushealth.com/Maternity. 

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Meritus Health, Western Maryland’s largest health care provider, is located at the crossroads of Western Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The mission of Meritus Health is to improve the health of the region by providing the best healthcare, health services and medical education. As an anchor organization for the community, Meritus has more than 4,000 employees and serves more than 200,000 residents of the tristate region through Meritus Medical Center, Brook Lane Health Services, Meritus Medical Group, Meritus Home Health, Meritus Equipped for Life, and the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine. More information can be found at www.MeritusHealth.com or visit our Facebook page or LinkedIn page.