Agape Care is the first palliative care provider in South Carolina to offer vaccines administered directly to its employees

SPARTANBURG, SC – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Agape Care South Carolina, a leading provider of hospice and hospice care, today announced that it is the first hospice provider in South Carolina to offer vaccines administered directly to its employees. Working with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Agape Care’s clinical staff was fully informed and trained on the protocols to offer vaccines on-site at their branches to more than 900 Phase 1A employees. state vaccination plan.

“This is a critical development,” said Carry vandenMaagdenberg, Director of Operations for Agape Care Group. “Our clinical team takes care of more than 1,500 patients a day in all 46 counties in the state, so it is essential that we can offer the COVID-19 vaccine as an additional protection measure. We are making this effort for the health and well-being of our team members, their families, our patients, their caregivers and our community. ”

Agape Care South Carolina employees will have the option of being vaccinated as of February 8, 2021 at designated Agape Care agencies. Every vaccinated employee will be registered in the Vaccine Administration System, maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

“We are grateful to DHEC for providing this opportunity to our team,” said Troy Yarborough, CEO of the Agape Care Group. “Our team has taken remarkable safety precautions to continue to provide end-of-life care to patients in South Carolina. This is another way to support our team and protect our patients and our community. ”

Agape Care South Carolina employees should consult the company’s intranet for more information.

ABOUT AGAPE CARE GROUP

As a regional leader in hospices and palliative care, the Agape Care Group proudly serves more than 1,500 patients in South Carolina and Georgia. The company’s approximately 900 employees are committed to lovingly serving those affected by an advanced illness, offering comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. The Agape Care Group offers hospice and palliative services in various settings and is known for its superior experience with the patient’s family and skillfully trained professionals. For more information, visit AgapeCareGroup.com.