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"As a first-time camp mom, I was nervous about my son's health: who would protect him from sunburn, what would happen if he got a fever or broke a bone? Once I realized how exceptional the camp nurse is, I was completely reassured. Our boys are so fortunate to have Cathy at Birch Rock. She's highly trained, and she is wonderfully nurturing with the campers." - A BRC Mother  Cathy Roland, Camp Nurse The safety and welfare of our campers and staff is our first and foremost concern. Birch Rock upholds the highest standards of accreditation by the American Camping Association and guidelines set forth by the state of Maine. Birch Rock’s health care is directed by Cathy Roland, a pediatric nurse practitioner spending her seventh summer at the camp this year. During the winter, Cathy teaches pediatric and obstetric nursing to students on the Navaho Reservation in Arizona. The American Indian nursing program is on a satellite campus of Northern Arizona State University, Cathy's alma mater. At camp, Cathy lives and works full time at the Brewster Health Lodge, a first-class facility built in 2008 to provide both comfort and privacy for campers requiring medical attention.  Brewster Health Lodge "Your child is our child when we have him for the summer," Cathy assures parents. "If the child has something wrong, I'm going to be his mom until you get here. So, take a deep breath, close your eyes, and know that he is loved when he is at Birch Rock." If a camper or staff member needs a doctor’s care, Birch Rock has an established relationship with the medical staff at Stephen's Memorial Hospital just ten miles from camp. All campers and staff are required to have updated health profiles and medical coverage prior to the start of the season. Careful monitoring of campers' personal health and hygiene are paramount to our mission. All campers are screened on opening day, in case Cathy needs a health issue brought to her attention. |
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