Froedtert Health to require all employees to receive COVID-19 vaccine – WISN Milwaukee

Froedtert Health announced Tuesday it will require all of its staff and provides to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinThis includes Froedtert & MCW Holy Family staff and all vendors, students, volunteers and others employed by or for Froedtert Health. “Froedtert Health is committed to doing whatever we can to provide a safe environment for families, patients and the diverse communities we serve,” the health network said in a statement. “Safety is a shared responsibility for anyone employed by our health network. The COVID-19 pandemic continues, the highly contagious delta variant is spreading and rates of infection, illness and hospitalization are rising. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death. Vaccination is the best way to protect our staff, patients, families and communities.” Ascension was the first hospital group last week in southeast Wisconsin to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine.Since then, Children’s Wisconsin, the Medical College of Wisconsin and ProHealth Care have said they will all require vaccinations for staff. Sign up for coronavirus email alerts from WISNGet breaking news alerts with the WISN 12 app.Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube