January 01, 2026
Denver Health welcomed its first baby of 2026, Oulahni Flores, born at 2 a.m. Jan. 1, weighing 7 pounds, 0.4 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. The baby’s parents, Claudia Flores-Rios and Erik Flores received a thoughtful gift of 2,026 diapers and a “Hello, Little One” welcome bag filled with essential supplies to help support the start of their baby’s life with everything needed.
The “Hello, Little One” program replaced Denver Health’s Newborns in Need initiative, which began in 2003. Every family delivering at Denver Health is gifted a welcome bag that includes diapers, a blanket, a sleep sack and other newborn essentials.
Giving newborns a healthy start in life is at the heart of Denver Health’s mission. That commitment was reflected in the gift of 2,026 diapers provided to Oulahni’s family and in the essential supplies given to every family who give birth at Denver Health.
“Denver Health was honored to welcome Oulahni, our first baby of 2026,” said Stefka Fabbri, MD, chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Denver Health. “As the city’s most trusted labor and delivery unit, more than half of Denver’s babies begin their life’s journey with us. This is made possible by our exceptional care teams and dedicated staff, whose compassion and expertise support families every step of the way. Programs like Hello, Little One allow us to extend that care beyond the hospital room and into a baby’s first days at home.”
Denver Health delivers more than half of all babies born in Denver County, reinforcing its role as the city’s most trusted labor and delivery hospital and safety-net health system. More than 4,200 babies were born at Denver Health in 2025.
Community members interested in supporting new parents can donate money or essential items to the “Hello, Little One” program to join our efforts to support each and every baby born at Denver Health.
