HR 531

                                                  PRINTER'S NO.    3421
                THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
         HOUSE RESOLUTION
            No. 531
                                            Session of
                                              2026
INTRODUCED BY DELOZIER, RAPP, GALLAGHER, McNEILL, NEILSON, PUGH,
   RIVERA, STEHR AND VENKAT, MAY 15, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, MAY 20, 2026
                             A RESOLUTION
1 Designating the month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness
2    Month" in Pennsylvania.
3WHEREAS, Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an
4 abnormal side to side curvature of the spine, often appearing as
5 an "S" or "C" shape rather than a straight line; and
6WHEREAS, An estimated 6 million to 9 million people in the
7 United States are affected by scoliosis, with idiopathic
8 scoliosis, the most common form, typically developing in
9 preteens and teenagers; and
10WHEREAS, Early detection through school screenings and
11 regular physical examinations is critical to preventing severe
12 spinal deformity and reducing the need for invasive surgical
13 procedures; and
14WHEREAS, Organizations such as the Scoliosis Research Society
15 and the National Scoliosis Foundation work tirelessly to unite
16 patients, families and clinicians in a collaborative effort to
17 advocate for enhanced patient care, awareness and protection;
18 and
1    WHEREAS, Young advocates in this Commonwealth, like Ella from
2 the 88th Legislative District, are leading initiatives to
3 increase public understanding, provide peer support and partner
4 with medical providers to expand access to resources across this
5 Commonwealth; therefore be it
6    RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
7 month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness Month" in
8 Pennsylvania; and be it further
9    RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all
10 Pennsylvanians to learn more about this condition and support
11 early screening efforts to improve the quality of life for
12 individuals affected by scoliosis.
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