Spell HS Right
A DIGITAL HEALTH-LANGUAGE EQUITY INITIATIVE
HS is already spelled right. It’s time our technology recognized it that way.
Founded and led by Shyla Harvin
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Spell HS Right is an independent digital health-language equity initiative founded by medical student Shyla Harvin. The project advocates for digital spelling systems to recognize "hidradenitis suppurativa" as the correctly spelled name of a medically recognized condition. Through cross-platform auditing, formal technology enhancement requests, and patient-centered advocacy, the initiative seeks to improve the accuracy and inclusivity of digital health communication.
Spell HS Right is an independent digital health-language equity initiative founded by medical student Shyla Harvin. The project advocates for digital spelling systems to recognize "hidradenitis suppurativa" as the correctly spelled name of a medically recognized condition. Through cross-platform auditing, formal technology enhancement requests, and patient-centered advocacy, the initiative seeks to improve the accuracy and inclusivity of digital health communication.
Founded August 6th, 2026
The Problem
"Hidradenitis suppurativa" is recognized by major medical bodies including the NIH. Despite being the medically correct term, it is flagged as a spelling error across iOS and other digital platforms — affecting how patients, clinicians, researchers, and advocates communicate about the condition.
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