MADISON, Wis. — Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin is the latest health care provider to announce COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all employees.
The Madison-based health care provider said 92% of employees are already vaccinated. Those who aren’t will need to get at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1, unless they receive an exemption for religious or medical reasons.
“We have an obligation to not only provide the safest possible environment for our patients but also to lead by example. The absolute best way to protect yourself from serious illness is to get the vaccine. We are going to practice what we preach,” said Dr. Mark Huth, GHC-SCW President and Chief Executive Officer. “And of course, we also feel it is our responsibility to provide a workplace free of known hazards for our incredibly dedicated team of frontline workers.”
Several other health care providers throughout the state, including UW Health, SSM Health, and UnityPoint Health in Madison, have instituted similar vaccine requirements for emlpoyees.
More information about the COVID-19 vaccines is available on Group Health Cooperative’s website.
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