Albany Hospital Welcomes Twins As First Babies of the New Year January 8, 2025 Samaritan Albany General Hospital rang in the new year with a double dose of joy. Kim, who works at Samaritan Health Services and is a familiar face in the HR Service Center, and Dan Serra, became first time parents to twin daughters, Lily and Marcy, on Friday, Jan. 3 at 10:04 p.m. The identical twins arrived just 30 seconds apart. “We were completely surprised to be the first babies of the new year,” Dan said. “Kim was originally due in early February, so their early arrival was a surprise.” Lily, weighing 4 pounds, 10 ounces and measuring 18 inches, and Marcy, at 4 pounds, 13 ounces and 18 inches, are both doing well. “Dan chose the name Lily,” Kim shared. “I really liked the name Marcy from Adventure Time.” Dan and Kim are high school sweethearts who have been together for more than 17 years and grew up in the Portland and Clackamas areas. Kim delivered the twins via planned cesarean section, just two and a half hours of arriving at the hospital. “I was pleasantly surprised every step of the way,” Dan said. “We are so grateful that everyone is healthy and happy.” Samaritan Albany General Hospital received the Birthing-Friendly designation and is home to a team highly trained in mother/baby care. To learn more, visit samhealth.org/Baby.
