Messiah Sincere Caldwell, born at 4:50 a.m. on January 1, 2023 to mother, Angelique Oden and father Aaron Caldwell of Inglewood poses at Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center (CHMC).

Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center (CHMC) welcomed its New Year baby, Messiah Sincere Caldwell, at 4:50 a.m. on January 1, 2023. The healthy baby girl came into the world weighing 6 pounds and 13 ounces and measuring 18.5 inches in length.  

“We are so excited to welcome baby Messiah into our family, especially on the first day of the New Year,” says Angelique Oden, mother. “The care we received at California Hospital was excellent and it was a great overall experience.”  

With this bundle of joy being so new to the world, her family has been enjoying their precious New Year arrival. Mom and baby are healthy and doing well.  

“It’s always such a remarkable moment when the first baby of the year is born here at California Hospital,” says Alina Moran, CHMC president/CEO.   

“It represents a bright start to the new year, particularly with our new patient tower set to open later this year with an expansion in our healthcare services for women, children and babies.” 

The first baby born on the New Year at Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center (CHMC) is Messiah Sincere Caldwell, born at 4:50 a.m. on January 1, 2023 and weighing in at 6 pounds and 13 ounces.

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the largest health care systems.  

Visit dignityhealth.org/californiahospital for more information.