Dr. Laura Blaisdell named medical advisor at SeriousFun Children’s Network

SeriousFun Children’s Network (SeriousFun), a Norwalk-headquartered network of medical specialty camps, has named Dr. Laura Blaisdell as the organization’s medical advisor.

In her new role, Blaisdell will provide medical support and resources to help strengthen medical systems and safety, evaluate and guide growth and expansion, and serve as the organization’s voice and representative within the medical community.

Blaisdell received a medical doctorate and public health degree (MD/MPH) from the University of Minnesota. Her professional roles have included serving as president of the Maine American Academy of Pediatrics and the Institutional Review Board, and as chairwoman of the Maine Medical Center. She also served as chief of pediatrics at InterMed Pediatrics and as a trustee to Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine. Her camp medicine experience comes from time spent as medical director at Camp Winnebago in Maine.

“I’m eager to join this community and begin supporting camps, kids, families, and caregivers all around the world,” said Blaisdell. “SeriousFun has a strong history of delivering camp experiences that have a lasting impact on so many individuals and communities. The organization’s mission is so close to my heart and I look forward to contributing to the safety, growth, and sustainability of this important organization.”