Special to IFN
Kamya Gibbs rang in the new year with the birth of her first child, Keomani Gibbs.
The precious baby boy arrived at 7:41 p.m. on January 1, 2025, weighing six pounds and seven ounces.
The new mom was joined by her Nana, Beverly Gibbs. The family is doing well.
“I cried when they laid him on me,” Kamya said. “I couldn’t believe it.”
After delivering Iredell Memorial Hospital’s first baby of 2025, the new mother was showered with an array of gifts including:
• A cake from Ingles on Sullivan Road;
• A flower arrangement and balloon from Brookdale Florist;
• Gift cards from Food Lion, Starbucks, and Target;
• A stuffed giraffe and drawstring tote bag from Iredell Health System; and
• Three layette gowns, a sleeper, a baby blanket, burp cloths, a pedicure set for mom, a book, a $50 VISA gift card, diapers & wipes, a baby grooming kit, a water bottle, a hooded towel, and a baby’s first year calendar
“What a blessed day it has been,” said Pam Speight, The Birth Place program nurse.
When asked about her experience at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Gibbs’ immediately exclaimed
“Amazing!”
“They really seem like they care,” said Gibbs. “They check on me and Keomani all the time. My experience has been amazing. It’s a good place to have a baby.”
Gibbs wanted to give special recognition to Dr. Kennedy, who delivered Keomani, and staff members Idalina, Ashley, and Brandi for their kindness and care.
The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial is a state-of-the-art maternity facility offering one-on-one nursing and private, welcoming suites. Every mother receives perks through the Pampered Pregnancy program, including discounts at local businesses and a personal pregnancy coach. In addition, The Birth Places seeks to create a comforting atmosphere for patients with its home décor, comfortable furniture for visitors, and large, private bath.
About Iredell Health System
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Davis Medical Center; Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest and only nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; close to 2,000 employees; and has approximately 365 healthcare providers representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The health system’s Iredell Mooresville campus is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.