Sentara Health Equity The Schilling Show

Hot on the heels of UVA Health Children’s making inappropriate sexual inquiry of prepubescents, Sentara has followed suit with their own brand of anti-family impropriety.

In an August 13 mass email and under the headings of “child well-care visits” and “health equity” Sentara lists a number of suggestions to facilitate such:

Health Equity Corner: Putting the “well” back in wellness visits

As school starts again, it’s a good time to think about your child’s health. Regular check-ups and vaccines are important to keep them healthy. Here’s what you should know:

    1. Doctor visits
    • Many kids see the doctor before school starts.
    • This is a good time to update vaccines or get a sports physical.
    • Doctors use this time to build trust with kids and will ask about your child’s life and listen carefully.
    1. Healthy eating
    • Talk to your child’s doctor about healthy eating.
    • Some food and beauty products have harmful chemicals.
    • Ask your primary care team for a list of safer choices to help avoid these chemicals.
    1. Important questions
    • Doctors need to ask specifics to learn about your child’s health.
    • They may ask about feelings, drugs, or other sensitive topics.
    • It’s often better if parents are not in the room for these questions.
    1. Immunizations
    • All kids in public and private schools need to be up to date on vaccines.
    • With so much information online, it’s important to talk about any concerns.
    • The HPV vaccine is important for preventing certain cancers.
    • Doctors can explain why vaccines are important and answer any questions.
    1. Why it matters
    • Regular check-ups, vaccines, and healthy habits save lives.
    • Prevention is easier than treating problems later.

There are several troubling aspects of this extrinsically benign guidance:

While not every doctor or health service provider is corrupt, every parent should exercise extreme caution in overseeing interaction between their child(ren) and these formerly exemplary entities.

Sentara Health Equity The Schilling Show

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