History made in Crossing Rivers births
Lillian Jasmine Beall was the last baby born at the old Crossing Rivers Health, on June 10, at 8:32 a.m. Holding her is proud mother Roseann Beall, of Prairie du Chien, with (from left) Chris Schroeder, RN, OB director; and Cheri Berntgen, RN. Lillian’s family includes sister, Angelina (left); sister, Chavon; and brother, Anthony. Older brothers, Victor and Ricky, were not available for the photo.
Casen Richard Johnson was born to Serita and Rob Johnson, of rural Wauzeka, at the new Crossing Rivers Health five days after it opened June 11. The happy family also includes big brother Chanse. Pictured with them are (from left) Rachael George, RN; Julia Nelson, RN, chief quality officer; Ellen Zwirlein, RN, chief nursing officer; and Chris Schroeder, RN, OB director. The delivering physician was Dr. Sara Mees, of Gundersen Clinic-Prairie du Chien.
Two area families experienced historic births at Crossing Rivers Health in the days surrounding the hospital’s big move from its former facility on Taylor Street to its new location, which opened to patients on June 11, along Highway 18.
Just one day before Crossing Rivers Health moved into the new medical center, Lillian Jasmine Beall made history by arriving at 8:32 a.m. on June 10. The baby girl is the daughter of Roseann Beall, of Prairie du Chien. The delivering physician was Dr. Chris Mees, of Gundersen Clinic-Prairie du Chien.
Casen Richard Johnson was the first baby born at the new Crossing Rivers Health, just five days after the state-of-the-art facility opened. The baby boy is the son of Serita and Rob Johnson, of rural Wauzeka.
“It is a pleasure to share the news of the birth of these babies,” said Chris Schroeder, RN, OB director. “Having a baby is one of the most memorable moments in the life of a family, and now these infants have been a part of history in their own families and at Crossing Rivers Health.”
The experts in the Crossing Rivers Health birthing department pride themselves on making the birthing experience as comfortable and memorable as possible. Families can expect a private, spacious labor and delivery suite with a pull-out sofa, large whirlpool tub, state-of-the-art fetal monitoring and infant security system, and many more amenities. New mothers receive advice from an international board certified lactation consultant, as well as a complimentary massage, and a follow-up home visit by a registered nurse.
