SCL St. Mary’s Medical Center has acquired the Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center in Grand Junction.

With the purchase, SCL Health is the first and only health system in Colorado to operate two accredited freestanding birthing centers with facilities in Grand Junction and Denver.

Patty Kandiko, a certified nurse midwife, founded Bloomin Babies in 2012 along with her husband, Dick. They decided to retire.

“We are very excited to align Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center with SCL Health St. Mary’s, where women can create a more personalized birth experience,” said Dan Prinster, vice president of business development at St. Mary’s. “Combined with our current women’s and children’s care service line, this allows St. Mary’s to provide a full range of birthing services and expands our certified nurse midwives program.”

Patty Kandiko said she’s thrilled SCL Health acquired Bloomin’ Babies and will continue to provide women access to empowering and safe birthing experiences. “For women who choose to have a customized experience, you couldn’t be in better hands with our midwives, who are committed to providing compassionate care and ongoing support.”

Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center is located at 2241 N. Seventh St. For more information, visit https://bloominbabiesbirthcenter.com or call 549-1711.