Health and Safety Archives

Council’s winter camping program raises awareness about the dangers of opioids

November 30, 2022 0

As part of the Scout Out Opioids program, Scouts and their families learned about the dangers of opioids abuse and misuse from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics.

Kids are losing their ability to see far away — here’s how Scouting can help

November 28, 2022 0

Pediatric ophthalmologist Noha Ekdawi says spending time outdoors — specifically, in the sunlight — is the best way to prevent myopia, or nearsightedness, in children. What do most Scout units do several times a month? Go outside!

‘Tis the season to overeat … but it doesn’t have to be!

November 25, 2022 0

Researchers say that what we eat and how much we consume is determined not by hunger, primarily, but by environmental cues such as color, aroma, variety and volume.

Incident reporting in the BSA: How it works, and why it matters

November 16, 2022 8

Incidents can occur even when the program is being delivered as designed. That’s when the BSA’s incident reporting process comes into play.

How to get trained for emergencies in the wild

November 11, 2022 0

A WFA certification helps prepare both adults and 14-and-older Scouts with the knowledge and hands-on training that can mean the difference between life and death for someone severely ill or injured in the wild.

Being prepared for Cold-Weather Camping

November 10, 2022 4

Sure, it might be cold. But as long as it’s safe to go outside, you should make every effort to get out there. Check our list below to Be Prepared for cold-weather outings.

How this BSA digital safety awareness video fits in with Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 31, 2022 0

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, is encouraging more people to try to be the former, and not the latter. The initiative ties in nicely with what the BSA is already teaching its older youth members: How to stay safe online in part by securing your passwords.

Nine easy ways to protect your brain

October 22, 2022 0

Once you’ve mastered the art of not losing your keys, you can start focusing on the more important task of keeping your brain healthy and mentally awake. The good news is that there is much you can do to boost your brainpower, and most of the strategies are the same ones that will keep your entire body healthy.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; here’s what you need to know

September 9, 2022 1

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s important to note that suicidal thoughts can affect anyone.

The remarkable set of circumstances that gave a Scout troop the opportunity to assist in saving someone’s life

August 22, 2022 5

To tell the story of how Troop 1299 in Allen, Texas, just happened to be in the right place at the right time to help prevent the tragic death of a young woman, you have to start from the beginning.