Barton Health Welcomes First Baby of 2025
Andrew Vivas and Cree Whitton with 2025's first baby, Sawyer Storm Vivas.
(South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) – Barton Health welcomed the first baby of the New Year on January 2 at 4:30 p.m. Sawyer Storm Vivas, female, weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and measuring 18 1/2 inches long, was born to Cree Whitton and Andrew Vivas of South Lake Tahoe, CA. Dr. Clare Rudolph, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN) led the care team during the delivery at Barton’s Family Birthing Center.
Both parents expressed their gratitude for delivering at a great hospital in a close-knit community and stated, “You couldn’t ask for a better hospital and staff. We love this hospital, and we love living in Tahoe.” Andrew hails from Carmel Valley and is a foreman for Cody’s Tree Service. Cree was born and raised in Tahoe and helps Andrew on the job. During her pregnancy, she was limited to the role of “Firewood Princess”. They have two other girls, ages 6 & 2, who were both born at Barton Memorial Hospital.
The family was presented with a wagon filled with gift items donated by local businesses and organizations valued at more than $2,800. This tradition unites the community in celebrating the first baby of the New Year.
Barton extends a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the many local merchants who contributed to the family’s gift: Bert's Cafe, Cuppa Tahoe, El Dorado Savings Bank, Ernie’s Coffee Shop, Primos, Raleys SLT, South Tahoe Now, Starbucks @ the Y, Tahoe Kids Trading Co., Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey, Toy Maniacs, Verde Rotisserie & Wynn Nail Bar. Additional donations from Barton Health teams include Barton OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Education, Performance, Plastic Surgery, Public Relations, Human Resources, and the Barton Auxiliary.
About Barton Health’s Family Birthing Center
Located in Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, Barton Health’s Family Birthing Center earned top designations for their commitment to high-quality maternity care including the Baby-Friendly designation from Baby-Friendly USA as well as U.S. News & World Report’s High Performer rating and Maternity Care Access Hospital designation reflecting top-tier outcomes with c-sections, unexpected outcomes, and exclusive breast milk feeding. The Barton Family Birthing Center is composed of registered nurses, lactation consultants, board-certified obstetricians and pediatricians, offering families private suites for labor, delivery, and recovery.
