Blizzard baby born in Backus ambulance bay
Having a baby is one of life’s most memorable moments. Having one at the height of a blizzard only adds...
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Category Archives: Birthing
February 14, 2013
December 28, 2012
Morning Sickness: A royal pain, but healthy sign
Kate Middleton’s bout with morning sickness highlighted how it can be a royal pain. But this condition is not limited...
September 12, 2012
Keeping Babies Safe: Stop the Whooping Cough outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that 13 states, including Connecticut, have seen the number of cases...
June 12, 2012
Backus Birthing Center Open House July 23
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital Frederick S. Eadie Birthing Center will host a parents-to-be open house on Monday, July 23, from 6-8 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby conference rooms at 326 Washington Street in Norwich.
May 7, 2012
Backus, UCFS offer women’s health program
NORWICH – United Community and Family Services (UCFS) and The William W. Backus Hospital will present a free health program on family planning on May 15 at 6 p.m. at the Community Room at the Edward and Mary Lord Family Health Center at UCFS, 47 Town Street in Norwich.
April 10, 2012
Backus to host community baby shower
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital will host a free Community Baby Shower on Tuesday, April 24 from 6-8 p.m. at the hospital’s main lobby conference rooms.
January 25, 2012
Backus Birthing Center Open House
"More than 100 parents-to-be took part in an open house January 23 at Backus. The event included tours of the Backus Birthing Center and presentations by an obstetrician, pediatrician, anesthesiologist, social workers and other professionals. "
January 6, 2012
Backus welcomes first baby of the New Year!
Brandon Jin Tan came into the world on Monday, Jan. 2 at 7:05 p.m. Born to parents Karen Lam and Zhen Tan of Norwich, the baby boy was Backus’ first baby of 2012. Delivered by David Kalla, MD, the bundle of joy weighed in at 6 lbs., 15 oz.
December 21, 2011
Backus Birthing Center Open House January 23
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital’s Frederick S. Eadie Birthing Center will host a parents-to-be open house on Monday, January 23, from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m.
November 4, 2011
Backus joins in population celebration
In spirit of the Monday birth of the world’s seven billionth baby, Backus is bringing the celebration home! Honoring this milestone in the world’s population, the staff in the Birthing Center would like to introduce Norwich’s very own “seven billion” darlings.