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Scouting gets a good checkup from U.S. Surgeon General

March 2, 2016 3

BSA initiatives on the responsible use of medicine, on physical activity and on nutrition align with what the Surgeon General deems most important.

How to perform CPR

November 6, 2015 20

You can’t learn how to perform CPR from a blog post. Consider the CPR guidelines here to be a jumping-off point before you take more-formal training.

SCOUTStrong Be MedWise award encourages responsible use of medicine

October 23, 2015 8

The Boy Scouts of America this week launched the SCOUTStrong Be MedWise award, which encourages young people to learn about the responsible use of medicine.

How do you handle prescription medication on Scout trips?

September 15, 2015 34

What does your Scout unit do about prescription medication on Scout trips? Share your responses with the Scouting community in this Tuesday Talkback.

Dallas mayor saves choking woman; guess where he learned the skills?

August 14, 2015 3

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings saved a choking woman and pointed to his time in Scouting when explaining where he learned the abdominal thrusts he used.

Pledge to pool safely with your Scouts and family in 2015

July 28, 2015 15

This week (July 27 to Aug. 2, 2015) is Pool Safely Pledge Week, presented by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Ask the Expert: Do you need to travel in uniform to be covered by BSA insurance?

July 16, 2015 88

Does your unit need to travel in uniform for BSA insurance coverage? We asked the expert to settle this rumor once and for all.

Eagle Scout wants you to stop texting and driving

June 3, 2015 21

William Bauman, whose Eagle Scout project was a campaign against texting and driving, has an important message for Scout leaders and parents.

2015 Guide to Safe Scouting now available — here’s what’s new

May 14, 2015 21

The 2015 Guide to Safe Scouting is now available, including updates to the Safety Afloat, COPE/Climbing and transportation sections.

Water guns OK for target shooting, not for firing at other Scouts

May 6, 2015 512

Water guns are OK for Scouts to shoot at targets only. They shouldn’t be aimed or fired at one another, according to BSA policies.