By Cindy Peterson
AdventHealth Waterman Welcomes First Baby Born in 2026
The start of 2026 brought a moment of celebration at AdventHealth Waterman, where their first baby of the new year was born in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Baby boy Hayden Shane Overfield was born at 1:18 a.m. to parents Nichole and James Overfield of Grand Island. Hayden weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 18.5 inches long.
Hospital staff marked the milestone with the family, celebrating a joyful beginning to the new year and a meaningful first arrival for Lake County in 2026.
AdventHealth Waterman continues to welcome new families throughout the year, providing care and support during life’s most memorable moments.
Originally from the small town of Berryville, Arkansas, Cindy has become a multimedia specialist in journalism, photography, videography, and video editing. She has a B.S. in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas and produces Style Magazine's Sports Hub Podcast and the Healthy Living Podcast. She also produces for Beacon College’s Telly Award-winning PBS show, “A World of Difference.” When she isn’t working, Cindy loves traveling the National Parks with her husband , Ryan, and son, David, photographing wildlife.
