Health Archives - Page 5 of 5 - Scouting magazine

Maintaining privacy for unit members' registration and medical information

By Scouting magazine

By necessity, BSA registration and medical forms contain significant personal information. Scouter M.W.B. is looking for ways to keep that information private within his unit.

Helping Children Get the Sleep They Need

By Scouting magazine

The rising numbers of first graders through high school seniors who fail to get adequate rest are a wake-up call for parents to become more proactive in promoting healthy slumber.

Building A Child's Personal Health Record

By Scouting magazine

Because much of the accuracy of a diagnosis relies on a medical and health history, parents can partner with their child’s health providers by creating and keeping a PHR up to date.

The 'Sneaky Diseases'

By Scouting magazine

An outdoor medical expert recommends ways to prevent tick-borne Lyme disease and mosquito-spread West Nile virus.

Safeguarding Children's Vision and Ensuring Eye Health

By Scouting magazine

Early detection and treatment of eye problems are essential to a child’s health and the key to a lifetime of good vision.

Helping Children Stay Fit and Healthy

By Scouting magazine

An active lifestyle and nutritious diet can help youngsters avoid serious health problems later in life.

Helping Children Stay Fit and Healthy

By Scouting magazine

An active lifestyle and nutritious diet can help youngsters avoid serious health problems later in life.

Wilderness First Aid: Ready for the Worst

By Scouting magazine

Keeping healthy and following basic safety measures help avoid tragedies on the trail, but when accidents do occur, specialized first-aid skills can make all the difference.