Garnet Health Hosts Book Signing with Local Author Stephanie Lock

MIDDLETOWN, NY (Sept. 30, 2025) — Garnet Health Medical Center will host a special book signing event with local author Stephanie Lock on Friday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Garnet Health Medical Center’s Gift Shop, located at 707 E Main St, Middletown. Lock’s new children’s book, If Goldfish Were Bluebirds, A Story About Self-Acceptance, encourages children and adults alike to embrace self-acceptance. 

Lock holds a master's degree in school counseling and works primarily with preschool-aged students, addressing social, emotional, and behavioral needs. 

In addition to the book signing, the event will feature items for sale from local vendors, including:

• Handmade cupcakes from Lisa Bedosky of Momma B’s
• Crocheted goldfish keychains from Maddie Dockery of Granny by Nature
• Chocolate-covered pretzels from Gemma of Crunchie Freshly Dipped Pretzels 
   

The event is free and open to the public. Join author Stephanie Lock in a celebration of self-acceptance.  

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. To learn more about Lock, visit her website stephanielock.com. 

About Garnet Health Medical Center 
Garnet Health is a New York State not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Middletown, New York, approximately 60 miles northwest of New York City. It is the corporate parent of Garnet Health Medical Center, Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills, Garnet Health Doctors, Garnet Health Urgent Care, Garnet Health Foundation and Garnet Health Foundation – Catskills. Garnet Health employs more than 4,000 professionals and over 850 medical staff members.

Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown provides 383 beds and treats thousands of area families, friends and neighbors. In addition to the main hospital, Garnet Health Medical Center also provides several outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging and laboratory services. It has been recognized with awards and accreditations for outstanding, high-quality care and service excellence. To learn more about Garnet Health Medical Center, visit garnethealth.org.

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Deija Davis-Montes, BS

Marketing and Corporate Communications Specialist
Deija Davis-Montes is Garnet Health’s Marketing and Corporate Communications Specialist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology.  Deija is passionate about nonprofit work, communication that creates impact, and helping organizations share their mission and vision with clarity and purpose.
Deija can be reached at (845) 333-2368 or dmontes@garnethealth.org