HMS Scoliosis Screening 2019-2020

The Hanover Middle School will be conducting the state mandated annual Postural Screening the week of January 17 – January 27, 2020. The purpose of this screening is to detect early signs of possible spinal problems in children in grades 5-8. It is not a diagnostic service, but a program to identify young people who may need further evaluation. This year, postural screenings will take place at the beginning of your child’s PE class in the locker room. Please remind students to bring a tank style shirt to their PE class.

If your child has any unusual findings, you will be notified and asked to take your child to his/her primary care physician for further medical evaluation. The majority of students exhibit no findings. If nothing unusual is found, you will not be contacted.

If you do not want you child screened, please complete the attached form and deliver it to the school nurse’s office immediately.

If you prefer to have your child evaluated only by the school nurse, or have any questions, please contact me at the school health office, 781-982-6076.

Sincerely,

Joelle A. Casey RN, BSN, NCSN
School Nurse