AKRON, Ohio-Akron Children’s Hospital is launching SpineScreen at Edgewater Park to promote sun protection and offer free scoliosis screenings for kids. They will distribute sunscreen bottles with tips on checking for spine curvature during application. Parents are encouraged to look for signs like uneven hips, spine curves, or shoulders. Early detection of scoliosis is crucial, as it affects over 100,000 children annually in the U.S. Despite reduced school screenings, Akron Children’s emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis to prevent serious complications later in life.
