Med Center Health releases statement following protest against vaccine requirement

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health released a statement Friday following a protest that took place after unvaccinated staff members were terminated.

“Med Center Health stands by our decision requiring staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. We remain focused on the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community,” the statement reads.

“Since our vaccine requirements were announced in late July, approximately 1,000 Med Center Health staff members have chosen to be vaccinated raising our number of vaccinated staff to over 3,500. Med Center Health has now reached 100% compliance with our COVID-19 vaccine requirements.”

According to the release, 180 staff members were terminated due to the vaccine requirement; however, at the same time, Med Center Health says they have welcomed 178 new, vaccinated team members who have or will be joining the team within the next week.

“We are very proud of our employees and physicians who are setting such a strong example for our community by choosing to be vaccinated. We encourage the community to follow the example of our healthcare team and get vaccinated for COVID-19.”