Swedish Medical Center Announces its Search for the Oldest “Swedish” Baby
Published on Thu, Jan 7, 2010 by Camille Carette Account ExecutiveRead More County & State
EATTLE, Wash. – Jan. 6, 2010 – Were you born at Swedish Medical Center 100 years ago? If so, you could be the “oldest baby” born at the hospital, and if you are, the nurses and doctors at Swedish want to meet you.
Since opening its doors in 1910, approximately 200,000 babies have been born at Swedish Medical Center—in fact more babies are born at Swedish each year than at any other hospital in Washington. Last year alone, there were more than 7,400 born at Swedish’s First Hill and Ballard campuses. Swedish also has a best-in-class Perinatal Medicine program and is one of just a handful of Level-III Neonatal Intensive Care Units in the state.
In honor of its 100-year-old baby-birthing crown, today Swedish will launch its search for the oldest living person born at any birthing center now part of Swedish Health Services, including Swedish Hospital (Swedish First Hill, Swedish Ballard and Swedish Cherry Hill), Doctors Hospital, Seattle General Hospital, Ballard General Hospital and Providence Seattle Medical Center.
As the medical center gears up to celebrate its 100th anniversary it is Swedish’s hope that the “oldest baby” will be the hospital’s “spokes-baby” for the year. Swedish’s “spokes-baby” will be featured in a full online profile as well as a Web video.
In celebration of its own 100-year birthday, Swedish will honor Swedish-born babies of all ages by encouraging involvement in its I’m a Swedish Baby campaign, which already has a strong presence on Facebook. In addition, babies born at Swedish in 2010 will receive a commemorative 100th anniversary clothing outfit.
“There are more than 7,000 babies born at Swedish each year,” said Cal Knight, Swedish’s chief operating officer. “Over time, those numbers add up. We want to reconnect with all our babies, of all ages, so that we can continue to tell a very rich story of the Swedish birthing experience.”
In exchange for the “spokes-baby’s” services, Swedish has teamed up with Hotel 1000 Seattle to offer the winner a two-night prize package in downtown Seattle. The prize package includes a two-night stay in the hotel’s Grande Luxe Parlor Suite, a round of ‘virtual golf’ and a taste of one of the hotel’s signature health beverages, “The Fountain of Youth”, a refreshing mixture of Aloe Vera, cranberry juice and lime sour.
If you think you are, or might know, the eldest living person born at Swedish, please contact Sarah Haeger at (206) 343-1543, shaeger@feareygroup.com or send us a Tweet online at @Swedish. The Swedish “Spokes-Baby” must come forward by Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. (Seattle time) to have a chance of winning the prize.
About Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center is the largest, most comprehensive, nonprofit health-care provider in the Greater Seattle area. It is comprised of three hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill and Ballard), a freestanding emergency room and specialty center in Issaquah, Swedish Visiting Nurse Services and Swedish Physicians – a network of 13 primary-care clinics. In addition to general medical and surgical care, Swedish is known as a regional referral center, providing specialized treatment in areas such as neurological care, cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, high-risk obstetrics, pediatrics, organ transplantation and clinical research. For more information, visitwww.swedish.org.
About Hotel 1000
Hotel 1000, open in downtown Seattle since June 26, 2006, features 120 luxury guest rooms, BOKA KITCHEN + BAR, Spaahh and The Golf Club. At Hotel 1000, genuine, caring, personalized service enabled by leading-edge technology and intimate yet spectacular accommodations redefines the luxury experience. Hotel 1000 offers unexpected pleasures, distinctive amenities, anticipative service and a customized experience tailored to any occasion. Located at 1000 First Ave. at the corner of Madison Street, Hotel 1000 is steps away from the waterfront along Elliott Bay, and conveniently centered between Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, the business district and lively and historic Pioneer Square. For more information, please visit www.hotel1000seattle.com.
Since opening its doors in 1910, approximately 200,000 babies have been born at Swedish Medical Center—in fact more babies are born at Swedish each year than at any other hospital in Washington. Last year alone, there were more than 7,400 born at Swedish’s First Hill and Ballard campuses. Swedish also has a best-in-class Perinatal Medicine program and is one of just a handful of Level-III Neonatal Intensive Care Units in the state.
In honor of its 100-year-old baby-birthing crown, today Swedish will launch its search for the oldest living person born at any birthing center now part of Swedish Health Services, including Swedish Hospital (Swedish First Hill, Swedish Ballard and Swedish Cherry Hill), Doctors Hospital, Seattle General Hospital, Ballard General Hospital and Providence Seattle Medical Center.
As the medical center gears up to celebrate its 100th anniversary it is Swedish’s hope that the “oldest baby” will be the hospital’s “spokes-baby” for the year. Swedish’s “spokes-baby” will be featured in a full online profile as well as a Web video.
In celebration of its own 100-year birthday, Swedish will honor Swedish-born babies of all ages by encouraging involvement in its I’m a Swedish Baby campaign, which already has a strong presence on Facebook. In addition, babies born at Swedish in 2010 will receive a commemorative 100th anniversary clothing outfit.
“There are more than 7,000 babies born at Swedish each year,” said Cal Knight, Swedish’s chief operating officer. “Over time, those numbers add up. We want to reconnect with all our babies, of all ages, so that we can continue to tell a very rich story of the Swedish birthing experience.”
In exchange for the “spokes-baby’s” services, Swedish has teamed up with Hotel 1000 Seattle to offer the winner a two-night prize package in downtown Seattle. The prize package includes a two-night stay in the hotel’s Grande Luxe Parlor Suite, a round of ‘virtual golf’ and a taste of one of the hotel’s signature health beverages, “The Fountain of Youth”, a refreshing mixture of Aloe Vera, cranberry juice and lime sour.
If you think you are, or might know, the eldest living person born at Swedish, please contact Sarah Haeger at (206) 343-1543, shaeger@feareygroup.com or send us a Tweet online at @Swedish. The Swedish “Spokes-Baby” must come forward by Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. (Seattle time) to have a chance of winning the prize.
About Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center is the largest, most comprehensive, nonprofit health-care provider in the Greater Seattle area. It is comprised of three hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill and Ballard), a freestanding emergency room and specialty center in Issaquah, Swedish Visiting Nurse Services and Swedish Physicians – a network of 13 primary-care clinics. In addition to general medical and surgical care, Swedish is known as a regional referral center, providing specialized treatment in areas such as neurological care, cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, high-risk obstetrics, pediatrics, organ transplantation and clinical research. For more information, visitwww.swedish.org.
About Hotel 1000
Hotel 1000, open in downtown Seattle since June 26, 2006, features 120 luxury guest rooms, BOKA KITCHEN + BAR, Spaahh and The Golf Club. At Hotel 1000, genuine, caring, personalized service enabled by leading-edge technology and intimate yet spectacular accommodations redefines the luxury experience. Hotel 1000 offers unexpected pleasures, distinctive amenities, anticipative service and a customized experience tailored to any occasion. Located at 1000 First Ave. at the corner of Madison Street, Hotel 1000 is steps away from the waterfront along Elliott Bay, and conveniently centered between Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, the business district and lively and historic Pioneer Square. For more information, please visit www.hotel1000seattle.com.
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