Adventist Health Hanford is thrilled to announce the arrival of the first baby of the New Year. Born at 6:57 a.m. on January 1, 2025, Amelia Jana Kangas made her debut, weighing 8 pounds, 9 ounces.
Proud parents Rachel and Jordan Kangas welcomed their healthy baby girl with hearts full of joy, marking a truly special start to the year. This milestone is particularly meaningful as Amelia is the couple’s first child.
Amelia’s middle name, Jana, carries a touching family connection. She was named in honor of her father Jordan’s grandmother’s stillborn baby—a heartfelt tribute that brought tears of joy to Amelia’s great-grandmother when she learned of the gesture.
Adventist Health Hanford is proud to be part of this beautiful moment and extends warm congratulations to the Kangas family.
For more information about the maternity services offered at Adventist Health Hanford, visit AdventistHealthHanford.org.
About Adventist Health: Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 28 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.