Babies born at UT Health Jacksonville receive special Christmas stocking

JACKSONVILLE – Babies born at UT Health Jacksonville this month are going home with a special gift this holiday season. UT Health East Texas is presenting all new mothers with hand-sewn stockings embroidered with the UT Health East Texas logo.

Amelia Lynn Rodriguez, who was born to Angelina Rodriguez, received a stocking after her arrival on Dec. 13. Amelia weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19.5 inches.

The oversized felt stockings were hand sewn by members of the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.