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(NEW!) MILESTONE BIRTH AT WEST BANK HOSPITAL SEEN AS SYMBOL OF PEACE FOR HOLY LAND
Doctors deliver historic 50,000th baby at Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem its 50,000th baby

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct 18, 2010 –  She is a ray of hope, arriving Oct. 18 in one of the world’s poorest, most volatile regions. She is Aisha – the 50,000th baby born at Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem.

“This is a very special moment for the hospital, for us, for our future and especially for the mother,” said Dr. Jadallah Najjar, who delivered the baby and is head of Holy Family Hospital’s Gynecology and Obstetrics Department. “I hope there will be peace in this land, and that this birth is a symbol of that peace.” (Continue Reading)

“BIRTHPLACE OF HOPE” PREPARES FOR HISTORIC DELIVERY
Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem prepares to welcome its 50,000th baby

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 14, 2010 – The staff of Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem is preparing for a historic birth at the facility, located only 500 yards from the traditional birthplace of Jesus. After 20 years of operation, under the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Holy Family Hospital will welcome into the world its 50,000th baby – as early as next month!

“Everyone at the hospital is very excited about the pending arrival,” said Colleen Marotta, executive director of the U.S.-based Holy Family Hospital Foundation, which supports the work of the hospital. “We rejoice on the hospital’s achievements and give thanks for the Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s devotion to the families in the Holy Land – especially the poor and destitute. For two decades, no expectant mother has arrived at the hospital to hear that there is ‘no room’ for them or their babies.” (Continue Reading)