Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services Camp Adventure 2018 Noted as a Great Success

Camp Adventure 2018

Having a major illness is certainly no picnic, much less a vacation, but kids and teens came together at Mapleton Baptist Park June 24th through the 29th to learn that vacations and picnics are still events they can look forward to and enjoy! Camp Adventure is a week-long adventure that teaches diabetes self-management skills to youth ages 12-17 in a fun and everyday way.

Activities such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking, nightly campfires, swimming and spending the day partaking in various water sports at Long Lake are just a few of the activities campers took part in, all while learning more about diabetes, sharing stories with fellow campers about trials and tribulations of type 1 diabetes, monitoring equipment and keeping track of blood sugars. Camp Adventure director Erica Ouellette, RN, BSN and Certified Diabetes Educator said, “Camp Adventure provides a safe, nurturing environment to overcome the challenges of living with diabetes by creating independence through learning roles and responsibilities of self-management. It is about accepting the illness, and taking the steps to properly care for yourself.”

Camp Adventure is supported through the generosity of local groups, organizations, pharmaceutical companies and other diabetes related companies as well as Cary & Pines. “Without the support of these organizations, staff and volunteers, programs like this would not be possible. We are so thankful for such a caring and supportive community,” said Ouellette. Camp was attended by 25 youth and several staff and volunteers who offered individualized treatment assistance. It is held annually and plans are actively underway for another fun filled week of adventures next year. Participants who are interested in attending or sponsoring Camp Adventure can contact Cary & Pines Diabetes Care office at 498-1283.

Pines Health Services is a non-profit, community-based multi-specialty physician practice serving the residents of northern and central Aroostook County. Pines providers are committed to excellence in patient-centered health care and to improving the lives of those we serve. Cary Medical Center is a 65-bed acute care hospital well known for its patient-centered services. We are actively engaged in advancing the health and wellness needs of people in Aroostook County. Cary Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Pines Health Services and Cary Medical Center work closely together to deliver seamless health and wellness services to every patient we serve.

For more information visit us on the web at www.carymedicalcenter.org and www.pineshealth.org or find us on Facebook!