Shown in the photo are students from The Long Island School for The Gifted, stitching the baby blankets for Project Sweet Dreams. The Mother/Baby Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital gratefully accepted baby blankets, which were donated by last year's seventh grade class, from The Long Island School for the Gifted. Each blanket was designed and sewn by the students as part of their community service project, Project Sweet Dreams. The students hoped the babies and new mothers would like to have something special that would provide comfort during their hospital stay and could be taken home. Each blanket is unique and is fire and flame retardant. According to Arlyne J. Cohen, development director at the school, "Our students learned so much from their participation in this program. They have given of themselves so that others will benefit."

"The blankets will be given to new mothers who otherwise might not have a beautiful new blanket to bring their baby home," said, Joanne Schroeder, nurse manager, mother/ baby, maternity unit, which is part of the BirthPlace program at Good Samaritan.

Each year in Good Samaritan's BirthPlace, more than 3,200 infants are welcomed into the world. A group of physicians, nurses and support staff are responsible for the mother and newborn's well being. Accommodations are modern, family-centered and attractively decorated. The over-sized room is the setting for the labor, delivery and recovery of the birthing experience. For information, please call 631-376-4444.