Northern Maine Medical Center Announces First Baby of 2010 Born
Fort Kent – Ushering in 2010, Northern Maine Medical Center is proud to announce that the first baby of the year born: Brody, the son of Chelsea Deprey and Jason Ouellette was born on January 8, 2010.
This special little gift, Brody, was delivered by Dr. Kristin Reischer. He weighed in at 7lbs. 2 ounces.
Keeping with a long-standing St. John Valley tradition, as the first baby of the New Year, Brody has received numerous gifts, baby supplies, toys and services, donated by areas businesses and organizations.
Joining NMMC in contributing to this year’s gift package are TD Bank North, Acadia Federal Credit Union, John’s Surefine Food Store, Paradis Family Supermarkets, Little Daniel’s Den, “A Moment in Time” photography by Judy, Swampbuck, Key Bank, and the NMMC Guild.
Also as the first of Maine’s babies born in 2010, Brody, along with all other Maine resident babies born in 2010, will be eligible through the Harold Alfond College Challenge to receive a $500 grant to start a NextGen College Investing Plan® account. Beloved philanthropist Harold Alfond established the program before he died to ensure access to higher education for all Maine’s children. There is no income limit or need to contribute additional money to receive the grant.
Following the discharge from the hospital, Brody’s parents will be offered information about the Harold Alfond College Challenge and opening a NextGen® account. Babies’ families must open a NextGen account before the baby’s first birthday to receive the Alfond Grant.
On January 1st, 2009, through the assistance of the Maine Hospital Association, the Harold Alfond College Challenge was extended statewide to all Maine resident babies born in Maine or who become Maine residents before their first birthday, including those born at NMMC. The Alfond Grant program is administered by FAME, the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME).
Photo: Left to Right – NMMC CEO, Martin Bernstein presents New Years Gift Basket to Chelsea Deprey and Jason Ouellette. Their son Brody, was born on January 8th and as tradition serves is the recipient of the NMMC Gift Basket, which is made up of donations of local businesses. Businesses contributing include, TD Bank North, Acadia Federal Credit Union, John’s Surefine Food Store, Paradis Family Supermarkets, Little Daniel’s Den, “A Moment in Time” photography by Judy, Swampbuck, Key Bank, and the NMMC Guild.
