The camp nurse is Cheryl Gainer.
If your child takes daily medications, please refer to the registration page and welcome packet links for required documentation.
Cheryl Gainer has received a Masters of Science Degree in Nursing from Houston Baptist University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Texas Woman's University. She is licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the state of Texas. Cheryl currently holds a full-time faculty position at UTA School of Nursing. She has been a practicing registered nurse for 30+ years and a diagnosed celiac for 17 years. Cheryl has two children with celiac disease and is well-versed in providing nursing care and first-aid to those with Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, and Gluten Intolerance/Sensitivity. She is familiar with homeopathic, herbal and many other alternative treatments as well as conventional allopathic treatments. All medications, ointments, and first aid supplies will be gluten free (and dairy/casein free) as appropriate. Cheryl understands not only the metabolism; but also the medication and chemical sensitivity of children with CD, DH and Gluten Intolerance and strives to provide care by the most effective means with the least side effects and toxicity. Cheryl is frequently a guest speaker at conferences and support group meetings.