Greenwich Hospital proudly welcomed its first baby of 2026 at 5:11 am on January 1. The newborn, a girl named Sakina, weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 20 inches long.
Sakina is the daughter of Mazhar Khan and Salma Tahir. The couple, from Shelton, shared their excitement about this special moment, saying, “We are so excited to welcome our first baby just days after celebrating our 10-year wedding anniversary on December 27.”
The hospital staff extends heartfelt congratulations to the family and wishes them joy and health in the year ahead.
Greenwich Hospital is a member of Yale New Haven Health. Greenwich is a 206-bed community hospital serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County, New York. It is an academic affiliate of Yale School of Medicine. Since opening in 1903, Greenwich Hospital has evolved into a progressive medical center and teaching institution representing all medical specialties and offering a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and wellness programs. Greenwich Hospital is recognized throughout the healthcare industry as a leader in service and patient satisfaction excellence. Greenwich Hospital has the prestigious Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the nation’s highest honor of nursing excellence. www.greenwichhospital.org